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Is increased anxiety and frustration a side effect of mirtazapine? i've been on 30mg for just over a week and have noticed these changes.

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Yes: Anxiety is a potential side effect of Remeron (Mirtazapine)

Answered 9/8/2014

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Possibly ...: Mirtazapine is an anti-depressant, and all medicines of this class can worsen anxiety. The anxiety may be the effect of the medication, or the consequence of a previous medication leaving your system before the Mirtazapine has reached a 'therapeutic level' in your body. With all adverse effects from medication recommend discussion with the prescribing Doctor, or your GP.

Answered 9/20/2016

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A member asked:

Is increased anxiety and frustration a side effect of mirtazapine? i've been on 30mg for just over a week and have noticed these changes.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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