A member asked:

Would it be acceptable to chew mirtazapine tablets?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Patrick Tapia answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Probably: I am not aware of a specific prohibition of it. I assume you are talking about the real tablets and not the soltabs that are dissolving. In any case, I am thinking that it should be fine although i would not assume that you should do this for all your medications. Also, it may not taste very good if you do it this way as well!

Answered 8/18/2013

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May not be advised : Most medications are meant to be taken as directed. The mechanism behind the release , metabolism and blood level of the drug can depend on its design which can include the coating and form among other things . For some medications cutting, crushing or chewing can destroy the active drug and for others it may cause too rapid & too high blood levels.Please check with your doc &/or pharmacist.

Answered 11/28/2017

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