Japan Approves Remeron (Mirtazapine)

Remeron (generic name mirtazapine) has been available in North America since the 1990s, for the treatment of depression. It’s available in other countries under several other names, such as Avanza, Axit, and Mirtazon (Australia) and Zispin (United Kingdom) – among many others.

Japan has recently approved its use in that country.

Mirtazapine has been quite helpful in relieving the symptoms of clinical depression in many people, but as all medications, also has side effects. They include:

*  abnormal dreams
* constipation
* dizziness
* drowsiness
* dry mouth
* increased appetite
* muscle pain
* nausea
* weakness
* weight gain

Patients who take mirtazapine are also warned to tell their doctor as soon as possible if they experience any of these problems:

*  agitation
* anxiety
* decreased sexual ability
* hallucinations (hearing, seeing, or feeling things that are not there)
* increased or decreased movement
* menstrual difficulties
* mood changes (undesirable)
* mood swings
* rash
* swelling
* unusual excitement
* vision problems

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