How does Remeron interact with other medications?
Use with other antidepressants is not recommended (especially MAOIs), unless closely supervised by the prescribing physician. Use of other drugs that cause drowsiness (antihistamines, prescription painkillers, Valium, Xanax) may increase this effect and impair driving or other motor or coordination skills. Use with central nervous system stimulants (Fastin, Dexedrine, Ritalin) may cause an increase in agitation or even mania, especially in bipolar patients. As with other antidepressants, avoidance of alcohol is best. Immunocompromised consumers, consumers with HIV, and consumers on steroid therapy should call their physician at the first sign of sore throat, fever, chills, sores in and around the soft tissue of the mouth, or any general flu-like symptoms so that further immune system damage does not occur. What is the recommended dosage of Remeron? Remeron is available in both 15 mg (yellow) and 30 mg (red-brown) tablets. The recommended starting dose is 15 mg per day given in a single
