Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mirtazapine as follows:  Central nervous system side-effects                               Mirtazapine 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. Mirtazapine use can also result in sleep disturbance with poor quality sleep, hallucinations, and [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mirtazapine as follows: Serotonin syndrome                                                                          Mirtazapine 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 Mirtazapine intake carries the risk of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Mirtazapine as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Mirtazapine 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 mirtazapine, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Mirtazapine 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 mirtazapine needed to [...]