Information About Remeron

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

HOW TO USE: Follow the directions for using Remeron provided by your doctor. Unless your doctor tells you differently, Remeron should be taken in the evening before bedtime. STORE Remeron at room temperature, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE Remeron even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Remeron, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.

Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, increased appetite, weight gain, or constipation. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

Precautions
IT MAY TAKE 1 to 4 WEEKS for Remeron to work. Do not stop using Remeron without checking with your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Remeron. Using Remeron alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Remeron WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience a sore throat, fever, or sore mouth or gums. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Remeron during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF Remeron IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Remeron, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Drug Interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.

Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include disorientation, sluggishness, drowsiness or deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.

Notes
DO NOT SHARE Remeron with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Remeron for other health conditions. KEEP Remeron out of the reach of children. IF USING Remeron FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store this medication at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.