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A member asked:

Could you please tell me if remeron (mirtazapine) increases chlosterol or is it the increased appetite from them.my chlos was always under 4.5.its now 5.3. thanks?

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Both: Both a direct effect on cholesterol and also indirect effect due to weight gain.

Answered 6/3/2015

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