How to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With Remeron

Mirtazapine is a drug commonly marketed under the brand name Remeron and can be an effective way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder when combined with continued psychotherapy or counseling. Your physician, psychiatrist or psychotherapist can prescribe Remeron if you display persistent symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in cases where the condition has been definitively diagnosed.

Things You'll Need

• Prescription for Remeron
• Psychiatrist, psychotherapist or medical professional licensed to prescribe antidepressant and/or anti-psychotic drugs

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Instructions

Use Remeron to Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

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  Receive a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a licensed psychiatrist or psychotherapist. Mental health professionals operate according to codified guidelines when attempting to reach a certain PTSD diagnosis. You'll have to meet those requirements.

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  Ask your doctor to explain the different antidepressant and anti-psychotic drugs with which you can treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Remeron is just one of many that can be used, and your personal situation and medical history may make a different drug a better choice.

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  Take your prescription for Remeron to your local pharmacy. Do not use it until you have complete confidence in your understanding of its proper usage.

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  Use Remeron as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

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  Combine your drug therapy with continuing attendance in group or individual therapy sessions.

Understand the Potential Side Effects of Remeron

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  Keep in mind that all antidepressant and anti-psychotic drugs carry some side effects when used to treat symptoms of psychological disorders.

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  Watch for an increase in your appetite as well as heightened drowsiness throughout the day. These are common side effects associated with Remeron use.

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  Have your cholesterol monitored regularly. Clinical trials have shown that Remeron can increase cholesterol readings, and that this increase is not a result of any weight gain that may be a result of your increased appetite.

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  Expect that continued Remeron use may cause nightmares, dizziness, headache, moderate swelling and hallucinations.

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  Monitor yourself for signs of more uncommon but more serious side effects. These may include mania (with or without accompanying depression), skin rashes, joint and muscle discomfort, tremors and seizures.

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  Refrain from drinking alcohol when using Remeron. Remeron can trigger excessive urination when combined with alcohol consumption, which heightens your risk of becoming seriously dehydrated.