How to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With Remeron
Mirtazapine is a drug commonly marketed under the brand name Remeron and can be an effective way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder when combined with continued psychotherapy or counseling. Your physician, psychiatrist or psychotherapist can prescribe Remeron if you display persistent symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in cases where the condition has been definitively diagnosed.Things You'll Need
- Prescription for Remeron
- Psychiatrist, psychotherapist or medical professional licensed to prescribe antidepressant and/or anti-psychotic drugs
Instructions
Use Remeron to Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
Receive a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a licensed psychiatrist or psychotherapist. Mental health professionals operate according to codified guidelines when attempting to reach a certain PTSD diagnosis. You'll have to meet those requirements.
Ask your doctor to explain the different antidepressant and anti-psychotic drugs with which you can treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Remeron is just one of many that can be used, and your personal situation and medical history may make a different drug a better choice.
Take your prescription for Remeron to your local pharmacy. Do not use it until you have complete confidence in your understanding of its proper usage.
Use Remeron as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Combine your drug therapy with continuing attendance in group or individual therapy sessions.
Understand the Potential Side Effects of Remeron
Keep in mind that all antidepressant and anti-psychotic drugs carry some side effects when used to treat symptoms of psychological disorders.
Watch for an increase in your appetite as well as heightened drowsiness throughout the day. These are common side effects associated with Remeron use.
Have your cholesterol monitored regularly. Clinical trials have shown that Remeron can increase cholesterol readings, and that this increase is not a result of any weight gain that may be a result of your increased appetite.
Expect that continued Remeron use may cause nightmares, dizziness, headache, moderate swelling and hallucinations.
Monitor yourself for signs of more uncommon but more serious side effects. These may include mania (with or without accompanying depression), skin rashes, joint and muscle discomfort, tremors and seizures.
Refrain from drinking alcohol when using Remeron. Remeron can trigger excessive urination when combined with alcohol consumption, which heightens your risk of becoming seriously dehydrated.