What are Remeron and how is it used?

Remeron is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of depression. Remeron may be used alone or with other medications.

Remeron belongs to a class of drugs called Antidepressants, Alpha-2 Antagonists; Antidepressants, Other.

It is not known if Remeron is safe and effective in children.

What are the possible side effects of Remeron?

Remeron may cause serious side effects including:

• feeling restless,
• racing thoughts,
• decreased need for sleep,
• unusual risk-taking behavior,
• feelings of extreme happiness or sadness,
• being more talkative than usual,
• blurred vision,
• tunnel vision,
• eye pain or swelling,
• seeing halos around lights,
• lightheadedness,
• fever,
• chills,
• sore throat,
• mouth sores,
• changes in weight or appetite,
• severe rash, blisters, or swelling on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet,
• convulsions (seizure),
• headache,
• confusion,
• slurred speech,
• severe weakness,
• vomiting,
• loss of coordination, and
• feeling unsteady

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Remeron include:

• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• strange dreams,
• dry mouth,
• constipation,
• increased appetite, and
• weight gain

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Remeron. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.