How do members experience Mirtazapine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Insomnia 445 269
Depressed mood 385 198
Major depressive disorder 328 222
Mild depression 108 22
Anxious mood 58 41

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 76
Increased appetite 35
Drowsiness 28
Sleepiness 25
Fatigue 16
Difficulty waking up 13

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 115
Moderate 149
Mild 134
None 232

Member evaluations

jhartless

evaluated on Jun 23, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for To reduce the risk of PML while taking Tysabri.: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

SaraJean

evaluated on Jan 02, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: None
  • Side effects: Moderate

NkstOne

evaluated on May 05, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild