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MIRTAZ

Mirtaz contains mirtazapine which is a known anti-depressant and has specific noradrenergic and serotonergic activities. Patients who are suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma, bipolar disorder, kidney or liver disease, dizzy spells, or high cholesterol should refrain from taking this medicine. Known side effects of this medicine are changes in appetite and weight, tunnel or blurred vision, extreme sadness or happiness, blisters, rashes, sore throat, mouth sores and sweating and high fever.

Answered 9 years ago

I have been consuming stalopam plus 10 mg and mirtaz 7.5mg for three years. I also chew gutkha. I want to get rid off both. Please suggest some medicines.

Dr. K V Anand

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Psychologist•Palakkad

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Answered 9 years ago

Sirs/madams. Good evening. My wife is 40 yrs. She has been using depressive tablets for two yrs. Right now using Bupran sr 150 at morning mirtaz 7.5 at nights. Her period are almost regular. But this time for two months no period found? What will do now? Please tell us?

Dr. Amit N

MBBS, MD Psychiatry, DNB Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Nagpur

Do a urine pregnancy test to confirm whether she is pregnant or not. If she is not pregnant then the menstrual irregularities can be a part of hormonal imbalance, peri menopausal symptoms or any other problem of the female reproductive tract. In that case consult a gynaecologist for examination and evaluation.
Ongoing medications have in role in menstrual problem.

Answered 8 years ago

Hi I have been suffering from depression and anxiety since years I went to a psychiatrist he prescribed too many meds which made matters worse. My family doctor has put me on mirtaz 7.5 and due to severe problem of falling asleep I'm on zolfresh 10 my depression is a little better as its been 15 days but I still am not being able to fall asleep n when I do my whole day is gone as I land up sleeping in at 5 am n 6 n getting up late we have tried having the medicine earlier in the night so I sleep on time but doesn't help. I have a problem falling asleep sleeping not staying asleep. I face erections problems too. Kindly help with a solution n a prescription which works well with mirtaz for falling asleep and for my ed issue as well Kindly suggest the medicine n plan of action from your side.

Dr. Rama Krishna Rayavarapu

L L. B..,, M.Sc psychy,, N L P, P.G.D.G....read more

Psychologist•Vijayawada

Because of the side effects of psychiatric drugs you are facing erectile dysfunction. Do not depend on too much medication. Take psychotherapy and behaviour therapy may helpful. Beter to come from medical status to normal status slowly. Develop positive attitude. Do not search another medicines. Better to develop a positive attitude I do not need any medicine. This attitude may come slowly it is in your hands. You want depend complete life on medicine or not. It is up to you. Please consult psyc...more

Answered 10 years ago

Can i take paxidepSR 12.5 & mirtaz7.5 indefinately. I have been taking since last 2 years & my panic attack problem has gone & I am feeling good with these drugs ?

Dr. Ajay Vashishtha

MD - Psychiatry, MBBS

Psychiatrist•Delhi

Yes i can.These are the minimal dose of these drugs and will not cause any harm though it is better to try stopping mirtaz which in this case working as a sedative only. You can try, if it works than gud, if not than again restart it.

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Answered 10 years ago

I am taking alopathy medicine Paradise xr, 12.5mgzolfresh 2.5mg,mirtaz 7.5mg.Due to divorce I was depressed. Last September it got cleared.But tablets got habited. I don't have habits like liquor,smoke or gutkha.I want to stop tables. I have reduced medicines .So I want to shift to alternate medicine pls advice.

Dr. Varinder Singh Chandhok

General Physician (AM)

Alternative Medicine Specialist•Chandigarh

Dr Saul P advised you good, in addition to try. Kali phos 12x 4 pills 4 times, Tranquil (homeo) and Nervocalm (use as directed).

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Answered 9 years ago

I am 45 years old. I AM SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION FROM 2004. And still I taking medicine Mirtaz 30mg and Lonazep 0.5 mg every night. But still I am not cure from this deceased. Sir please advice me what can I do.

Dr. Sushil Kumar S V

MBBS, MD - Psychiatry, MBA (Healthcare)

Psychiatrist•Davanagere

Hi there ~
there are many medications that can help treat depression and this is something that you might need to discuss with your psychiatrist. You are on medications for a very long time and right now it has not been helpful. I hope this helps in the way that you can find options to have your depression treated. Medications including but not limited to escitalopram, vilazodone, sertraline, bupropion, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, etc may be other options however I strongly advise you to con...more

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