Mirtazapine is a prescription based drug meant for the treatment of varied forms of depression. The drug proves its efficacy by releasing adequate stream of important neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine. The drug essentially blocks the further reuptake of these brain chemicals and thus allows the restoration of their sufficient level. This gradually treats the depression and re-instates the normal state of mind.
The drug is ideal for consumption at night or in the evening. This is because the drowsy effect of the drug encourages the person to enjoy an undisturbed sleep. The drug is recommended for relieving forms of depression only among adults. It is discouraged for treating varied stags of childhood depression. Further, the long term dosage of the drug not only relieves various symptoms of depression but also evades chances of its future relapses.
The medicine is essentially meant for oral administration. The drug is available both in solid tablet form and oral disintegrating form. To achieve best results, the medicine, nevertheless the form should be taken on the same time of each day. However, the drug is associated with certain side effects. These include abrupt weight gain, drowsiness, nausea, constipation, weakness, high cholesterol and heart palpitation.
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Lithium Antidepressant Information
