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I am on remeron (mirtazapine).i find it great but for weight gain despite exercising and dieting.is there a different medthats as good and does not cause weight ?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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Remeron (mirtazapine) weight gain: Minimal activity at histamine and 5HT2c receptor is desirable to minimize weight gain. There is a relatively new atypical antipsychotic that may work. It's called Latuda (lurasidone) ( Lurasidone ). Ability is also considered to be weight neutral but many find it is not as effective as Latuda (lurasidone)

Answered 8/30/2016

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A member asked:

I am on remeron (mirtazapine).i find it great but for weight gain despite exercising and dieting.is there a different medthats as good and does not cause weight ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

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