Side Effects of Remeron.
Remeron is in a class of antidepressant
drugs used to relieve symptoms of depression.
Remeron side effects range from mild - like dry mouth, nausea and
drowsiness - to life-threatening Remeron side effects like liver
failure and increased suicide risk. Each individual will
experience Remeron side effects differently. This list of Remeron
side effects might not cover all adverse side effects of Remeron.
People seeking depression relief should carefully evaluate Remeron
side effects before deciding to take Remeron. Consult your
healthcare professional about Remeron side effects before using
this drug. The natural antidepressant Deprex
is a safe and effective depression treatment scientifically
formulated to elevate mood without the potentially harmful side
effects commonly associated with Remeron. Self-help techniques,
psychotherapy, diet and lifestyle changes or a combination of
approaches have also successfully worked at treating depression.
Only you can decide if Remeron is the best means of treating
depression symptoms. If considering using Remeron, thoroughly
discuss Remeron side effect concerns with your physician.
Remeron Side Effects:
_ Agitation.
_ Irritability.
_ Deepened depression.
_ Increased risk of suicide.
_ Weakness.
_ Chills or fever.
_ Nausea.
_ Flu-like symptoms.
_ Sores in mouth or nose.
_ Dizziness.
_ Tremors.
_ Increase in appetite or weight.
_ Dry mouth.
_ Constipation.
The FDA issued a public health alert for Remeron in March 2004
warning that Remeron side effects include deeper depression and an
increased suicide risk. The FDA also issued a public health
advisory in October 2003 about increased reports of suicidal
thinking, suicide attempts, hostility and self-harm in children
using Remeron. The FDA urges that Remeron be used with caution in
children.
An allergic reaction is a possible Remeron side effect. Stop
taking Remeron and contact your doctor immediately or seek
emergency medical treatment if you experience difficulty
breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or
tongue, hives, a fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure
(blurred vision, headache), low blood pressure (dizziness,
weakness), chills or fever. Contact your doctor if you experience
yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, a
sore throat or sores in the mouth or nose.
Do not stop taking Remeron without first talking to your doctor.
Your doctor may need to gradually reduce the dose before stopping
Remeron completely. Suddenly stopping Remeron may cause unpleasant
and potentially serious side effects.
*This antidepressant drug information does not
endorse Remeron, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. The
information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible
warnings, uses, precautions, drug interactions, allergic
reactions, or adverse side effects of Remeron. If you have
questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your health
care provider or pharmacist. The information provided should not
be construed to indicate that Remeron is safe, effective or
appropriate.
