Comparing Mirtazapine vs Nardil
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Mirtazapine may be used in the treatment of depression; however, its use may be limited by its prominent sedative effects. Prescribed for Depression, Major Depressive Disorder. May also be prescribed... View more |
Prescribed for Depression. Nardil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.8
For Depression: 2 month now on mirtazapine and from the state I was in, it has turned around a whole lot. I do have highs that can last a few days or weeks then drop to low sometimes. It's makes me want to eat lots which is good if you need to gain weight. If you take it at the right time you can get sleep and wake up easily. Slight groggy-nesss but nothing heavy like other medications I have tried. Experience a lot of vivid/strong dreams which can wake me up sometimes (not so much a problem for me) I work full time and overall I am able to work my shift and get about my day without millions of thoughts running though my head. |
8.5
For Depression: I've been on Nardil for 30 years after trying a bunch of other non-MAOI meds. It has been the ONLY anti-depressant that has worked for me! For reasons too long to explain, I had to go off Nardil about 10 years ago, and I became SO sick! I had nausea 24/7 for almost 6 months and obviously, was getting more and more depressed! We thought I would start to feel better after some time until finally, I couldn't take it any longer. Within the first 24 hrs of going back on Nardil, I started to feel physically better. A year or two later I tried to go off Nardil again. During a 6 month period, I was only able to wean off 1 of 3 pills, but I was sick the entire time! The moment I take even a half a pill, I'm not sick! Unfortunately, I am physically not able to go off Nardil even if I wanted to! I just hope that I won't ever HAVE to go off Nardil for health reasons because I will just be sick and depressed! Has anyone else experienced that or similar reaction to going off Nardil? For Depression: Hello, On 29 July 2020 I was called by a sympathetic and capable mental health pharmacist for the UK NHS. She said the NHS has been *officially told* that Nardil will be discontinued “in the near future”. The NHS must safely transfer all UK patients to other treatments in the months ahead. We both acknowledged that MAOIs are often a last-resort—I'd trialled some 6–8 medications before Nardil, over ten years. The clinician was obliged to ask which of those failed meds had shown the most positives for me, or fewest side-effects. After feeling steady on Nardil for 10 years, I don't recall which earlier meds were least worst(!). But it’s discouraging. I asked about Parnate, but it seems unavailable to UK prescribers. I don’t have the whole story. Do ask your doctor or pharmacist very soon. And remember it’s unwise to change medicines or cease Nardil abruptly. Thank you and best wishes! |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: severe sedation, constipation, drowsiness, increased serum cholesterol, weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, increased appetite, xerostomia, and decreased appetite. See the full mirtazapine side effects document. |
See the full Nardil side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all mirtazapine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Remeron, Remeron SolTab |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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40 hours |
84 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 592 drugs are known to interact with mirtazapine:
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A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Nardil:
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First Approval Date |
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June 14, 1996 |
June 09, 1961 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Depression: I have been on mitrzapine for nearly 3 years. I started on a low dose and now take 45 mgs at night. The first time I took this medication I was drowsy but so so hungry, I was literally half asleep eating a bag of Crisps. This medication definitely helps me sleep as my anxiety would run wild at night causing sleepless nights, it's definitely great for the sleeping side of things and now that I'm used to it I don't feel it hanging on me the next day. I've rated 7 as this medication has made me gain weight like mad, I find I wake up during the night to eat, they certainly do give you the munchies but I can deal with that side effect if it means having a decent sleep. I've found if I go without this medication my mood severely drops so it's important to never miss a dose.