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What Are The Side Effects Of Remeron Taken For Dementia?

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Question : My husband has dementia . Was taking 71/2mg(?) of Remeron . It has now been increased to 15. What are the possible side effects to be concerned about . His behavior was" kind of OCD. ". This is supposed to lessen it.

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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Improves symptoms arising out of depression.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

Mirtazapine is basically an antidepressant medicine.It may improve your husband's behavior,if it is mainly arising out of depression.
The side effects can be weight gain,sleepiness,giddiness,agitation in behavior,nightmares,hallucinations,tremors,restlessness,increased liver enzymes,low sodium levels,low level of white blood cells.

I had listed the side effects as you asked for the same.However,It is important to mention here that side effects of Remeron are not that commonly observed in clinics.So,its better to think of effects rather than side effects.Still,be cautious and if you note anything unusual in him,please report it to your treating physician.

Hope that helps.I shall be glad to have you in follow-up if you have any further questions.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Are The Side Effects Of Remeron Taken For Dementia?

Brief Answer: Improves symptoms arising out of depression. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. Mirtazapine is basically an antidepressant medicine.It may improve your husband's behavior,if it is mainly arising out of depression. The side effects can be weight gain,sleepiness,giddiness,agitation in behavior,nightmares,hallucinations,tremors,restlessness,increased liver enzymes,low sodium levels,low level of white blood cells. I had listed the side effects as you asked for the same.However,It is important to mention here that side effects of Remeron are not that commonly observed in clinics.So,its better to think of effects rather than side effects.Still,be cautious and if you note anything unusual in him,please report it to your treating physician. Hope that helps.I shall be glad to have you in follow-up if you have any further questions. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)