Remeron
Remeron is the brand name for mirtazapine, an antidepressant used to treat depression, sold as 7.5mg, 15mg and 30mg tablets in packs of 30 to 360.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5mg | 30 tablets | $34.80 | $1.16 |
| 7.5mg | 60 tablets | $54.60 | $0.91 |
| 7.5mg | 90 tablets | $70.20 | $0.78 |
| 7.5mg | 120 tablets | $85.20 | $0.71 |
| 7.5mg | 180 tablets | $100.80 | $0.56 |
| 15mg | 30 tablets | $45.00 | $1.50 |
| 15mg | 60 tablets | $72.60 | $1.21 |
| 15mg | 90 tablets | $96.30 | $1.07 |
| 15mg | 120 tablets | $116.40 | $0.97 |
| 15mg | 180 tablets | $169.20 | $0.94 |
| 15mg | 360 tablets | $327.60 | $0.91 |
| 30mg | 30 tablets | $84.90 | $2.83 |
| 30mg | 60 tablets | $141.00 | $2.35 |
| 30mg | 90 tablets | $188.10 | $2.09 |
| 30mg | 120 tablets | $229.20 | $1.91 |
| 30mg | 180 tablets | $318.60 | $1.77 |
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Mirtazapine
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 7.5/15/30mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Major depressive disorder
- Therapeutic Class
- Tetracyclic Antidepressant
- Pharmacological Class
- NaSSA
- Minor Side Effects
- Somnolence, Increased appetite
- Moderate Side Effects
- Weight gain, Dizziness
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Organon
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 20–40 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
- Age Restrictions
- Requires monitoring in patients under 25.
What you will receive
Remeron is the originator brand name, made by Organon. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Remeron.
- The same active ingredient (Mirtazapine) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Remeron strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Remeron comes as 7.5mg, 15mg or 30mg tablets. The 7.5mg and 30mg packs hold 30, 60, 90, 120 or 180 tablets, while 15mg packs also include 360. It is generic mirtazapine, not the original Remeron. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How is Remeron delivered to Hong Kong?
Remeron tablets are sent in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing on the outside about the contents. If a parcel does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, it is sent again free; if that is not possible, the order is refunded.
What are the alternative names for Remeron and mirtazapine?
Remeron is a brand name of mirtazapine, which is also sold as Mirtaz and Zispin. Here, mirtazapine can be bought online as generic Remeron, and also as mirtazapine tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does Remeron take to work?
Sleep and appetite are usually the first to change, sometimes within days. Mood is slower and lifts over several weeks, so a week without much change says little. The tablets work through steady levels in the body, which is why they are taken every day.
When should I take Remeron?
At bedtime, once a day. The tablets make most people drowsy at first, so a night-time dose turns that into better sleep instead of daytime fog. Food makes no difference, so you can take it after dinner or on an empty stomach.
Does Remeron cause weight gain?
Often, yes. Appetite tends to rise in the first weeks, and over months of treatment weight gain is one of the common effects. For some people it levels off; for others it keeps going while they stay on the tablets.
Can I drink alcohol with Remeron?
It is better not to. Remeron already makes you drowsy and a little dizzy, and alcohol adds to both, so one drink can feel like several and the grogginess can last into the next day.
Can I stop Remeron suddenly?
Stopping all at once can bring back the symptoms the tablets were treating and cause nausea, headache, restlessness and trouble sleeping. The dose is normally reduced step by step over weeks rather than stopped in one go, so a gradual plan avoids that rough patch.
About Remeron
Depression with poor sleep and appetite
Low mood is often joined by lost interest, restless nights and a poor appetite, and that combination is where Remeron tends to be chosen. It is the brand name for mirtazapine, an antidepressant. The tablets come in 7.5mg, 15mg and 30mg. Packs start at 30 tablets and run to 180, and the 15mg strength is also sold in a 360-tablet pack.
How mirtazapine works
Noradrenaline and serotonin are two of the brain's mood messengers. Mirtazapine blocks the receptors that normally put the brakes on their release, so more of both circulate between nerve cells. It also blocks histamine receptors, the cause of the sleepiness and the hunger in the first weeks. It does not stop the messengers being taken back up, as an SSRI does, which is why the side effects look different.
Taking your tablets
Remeron is one tablet a day, taken in the evening. The first doses make most people drowsy, so a night-time dose puts that to use, and food makes no difference. 15mg is a common starting strength, 7.5mg is the lower step and 30mg a higher daily dose. The dose is brought down gradually when treatment ends, never stopped in one go.
Side effects
Drowsiness is the one most people notice first, along with a dry mouth, constipation, dizziness on standing and a larger appetite. Weight gain is common over months of use. Restless legs, vivid dreams and swollen ankles are less usual. A rash, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, or trouble breathing needs urgent attention. Very rarely mirtazapine lowers white blood cells; fever, sore throat and mouth ulcers together are the warning. In people under 25 it can increase thoughts of self-harm, most often in the first weeks. Alcohol and other sedatives add to the drowsiness, and an MAO inhibitor (another class of antidepressant) is never combined with it.
Remeron or plain mirtazapine?
Mirtazapine tablets hold the same ingredient and are offered at 7.5mg, 15mg and 30mg. Remeron is the branded name; the plain listing carries the ingredient name. What separates them is the name on the strip and the pack sizes on offer.
Sources
- Mirtazapine: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Depression - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) — National Institute of Mental Health