Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Remeron as follows:
Central nervous system side-effects
- Remeron can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication.
- Remeron use can also result in sleep disturbance with poor quality sleep, hallucinations, and compromised memory. Individuals, secondary to Remeron intake, can present with symptoms of mania and excitation, thus experiencing reduced need for sleep.
- Remeron use carries risk of deterioration of mood disorders and worsening of clinical symptoms of mood disorders. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, agitation, aggression, and suicidal thoughts.
