Mirtazapine and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with mirtazapine.
Mirtazapine Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of mirtazapine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with mirtazapine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of mirtazapine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
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Mirtazapine High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
mirtazapine - hyperlipidemia
Mirtazapine may significantly elevate serum triglyceride and total cholesterol levels. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during mirtazapine therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.
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Mirtazapine drug interactions
There are 668 drug interactions with mirtazapine.
Mirtazapine disease interactions
There are 13 disease interactions with mirtazapine which include:
- renal/liver disease
- pheochromocytoma
- bipolar screening
- depression
- hypotension
- neutropenia
- mania
- ALT elevations
- hyperlipidemia
- hyponatremia
- mania/hypomania
- seizures
- glaucoma
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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