elstennapel said
I am very unfamiliar with this drug and he is only 8 years old, (but he weighs 80 lbs.). The dosage is 30 mg. pills. He has ADHD and the doctor also put him on 18mg. of Concerta in the morning and the Remeron at night. I am familiar with the Concerta but I was wondering if anyone knew much information about the Remeron? Thanks in advance

Jesus said
RemeronGeneric Name: mirtazapine (mir TAH zah peen)Brand Names: Remeron, Remeron SolTabWhat is Remeron? Feedback for RemeronUser Comments Avg User Rating 6 Comments 6.8 Rate it! Remeron is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. It is thought to increase the activity of norepinephrine and serotonin which help elevate mood.Remeron is used to treat major depressive disorder.Remeron may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I should know about Remeron?You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself. Do not use Remeron if you have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take Remeron before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Before taking Remeron, tell your doctor if you have bipolar disorder, liver or kidney disease, seizures, heart disease, a history of heart attack or stroke, or a history of drug abuse or suicidal thoughts.It may take up to several weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of Remeron. Remeron can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Remeron?You should not take this medication if you are allergic to mirtazapine. You may have thoughts about suicide while taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Tell your doctor if you have worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several weeks of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.Your family or other caregivers should also be aler

Jason said
Hello, No, I don't know much about it, but an 8 year-old child should not be on medications. Not in regards to depression, or in regards to ADHD. Some people do have ADHD, but a lot of people have those symptoms. Any form of drugs can cause liver problems later on, if not problems with his heart, etc. I would suggest finding an alternative then drugs.

Gabriel said
you probably should have researched it before you put your kid on it.... why would you put him on it and then ask. just google it