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A member asked:

Lost 15 pounds after stopping remeron (mirtazapine) in march. does that seem abnormal. i had gained 20 lbs while on it.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No, it doesn't sound: Abnormal. I have known a number of patients that gained weight on remeron (mirtazapine).

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/26/2013

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No.: It is not abnormal. Remeron (mirtazapine) can increase appetite and now that you aren't on it your appetite has gone back to what was normal for you previous to being on it.

Answered 6/30/2014

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