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45mg remeron (mirtazapine) at night works good just gained 70 pounds in three years it almost seems impossible to loose weight on this medication is it ?
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Yes. It is.: Mirtazapine is sometimes used to stimulate appetite. May want to consider an alternate med.
Answered 11/24/2014
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