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Why would a psychiatrist who i saw one time after i found my fiance deceased in our home have prescribed me remeron (mirtazapine)? he just gave me prescription w no explainat

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may have been: Prescribed for depression or even to help with sleep.

Dr Pappas and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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