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Side Effects of Remeron-4

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 [...]

Side Effects of Remeron-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Remeron as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Remeron use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Remeron with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Remeron use can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard [...]

Side Effects of Remeron-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Remeron as follows: Serotonin syndrome Remeron use, especially along with a few other antidepressants, such as, imipramine, fluoxetine, and sertraline, can significantly increase the serotonin levels in the body and lead to development of serotonin syndrome. Individuals, due to serotonin syndrome, can present with mania, excitement, hallucinations, agitation, insomnia, pounding heartbeat, very rapid heart rate, overactive reflexes, and diarrhea. Musculoskeletal side-effects Remeron intake carries the risk of [...]

Side Effects of Remeron-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Remeron as follows: General allergic reactions Remeron use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Remeron, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Remeron

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Remeron as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of Remeron needed to [...]