Friend has glioblastoma and was prescribed Mirtazapine for depression. Had surgery to remove tumor, undergoing radiation at tumor site on right side of brain. Is Mirtazapine best prescription for this case?
Mirtazapine use with brain cancer recommended?
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- 2 Jan 2016 by RG Friend
- Updated
- 2 January 2016
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- depression, brain tumor, cancer, mirtazapine, surgery, prescription, brain, radiation, tumor
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Bailey_Bug
2 Jan 2016
Short answer yes. I was told this by a very well known psychiatrist once that Mirt. Was especially used for people with cancer and can help with their nausea and depression.
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- Mirtazapine Information for Consumers
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- Side Effects of Mirtazapine (detailed)
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