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 [...]

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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Remeron as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. A variety of neurotransmitters, such as, norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) play a significant role in regulating mood and behavior. The concentrations [...]

Patient was educated on pathophysiology of mood disorders as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. This released neurotransmitter in the synapse communicates the impulse to the nerves around. A variety of neurotransmitters, such as, norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) play a significant role in regulating mood and behavior. The concentrations of these neurotransmitters must [...]