The
following information is a summary about Remeron.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
REMERON USES
Why is Remeron prescribed?
Remeron, an antidepressant or mood elevator,
is used to treat depression.
Remeron is sometimes prescribed for other
uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used? Remeron
comes as a tablet and as a disintegrating tablet
to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day
at bedtime. It may be taken with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take Remeron
exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of
it or take it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
To take a Remeron disintegrating tablet, open
the blister pack with dry hands and place the tablet
on your tongue. The tablet will disintegrate on
the tongue and can be swallowed with saliva. No
water is needed to swallow disintegrating tablets.
Once the tablet is removed from the blister pack,
it cannot be stored. Do not split Remeron disintegrating
tablets.
Continue to take Remeron even if you feel
well. Do not stop taking Remeron without talking
to your doctor, especially if you have taken large
doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will
decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be
taken regularly for a few weeks before its full
effect is felt.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Remeron,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to Remeron or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially diazepam (Valium) and vitamins. Do
not take Remeron if you are taking an MAO
inhibitor [phenelzine (Nardil) or tranylcypromine
(Parnate)]; these drugs need to be stopped 14
days before starting Remeron.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had
a heart attack, low blood pressure, heart or
liver disease, phenylketonuria, or high cholesterol.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan
to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If
you become pregnant while taking Remeron,
call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you
are taking Remeron.
- you should know that this drug may make you
drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery
until you know how this drug affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness
caused by this drug.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it.
However, if it is almost time for the next dose,
skip the missed dose and continue your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What side effects can Remeron cause?
Although side effects from Remeron are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any
of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- anxiousness
- confusion
- increased weight and appetite
- dry mouth
- constipation
- upset stomach
- vomiting
If you experience any of the following symptoms,
call your doctor immediately:
- flu-like symptoms, fever, chills, sore throat,
mouth sores, or other signs of infection
- chest pain
- fast heartbeat
- seizures
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep Remeron in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from excess
heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw
away any medication that is outdated or no longer
needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control
center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed
or is not breathing, call local emergency services
at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the
laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab
tests to check your response to Remeron.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask
your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling
your prescription.
