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A member asked:

Why would an incompetent dr put you on remeron (mirtazapine) for g a d.i am not depressed.trying to get off them.finding it hard.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Remeron (mirtazapine): Remeron (mirtazapine) has an FDA indication for major depressive disorder but has been used off-label by some providers to treat anxiety disorders (GAD). I don't think you physicians attempts to help you make him/her incompetent.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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