Posted by Edward on July 17, 2001, at 18:47:15
In reply to Remeron: Only 15 mg Is Really Needed, posted by SalArmy4me on July 16, 2001, at 2:50:13
> "There are no published fixed-dose studies which empirically establish that doses of mirtazapine higher than 15 mg/day are more effective or better tolerated. There are anecdotal and theoretical reasons to suspect that higher doses will decrease the problem of sedation (ie, offsetting arousal effects as a result of alpha-2-adrenergic blockade at higher concentrations [Figure 6.4])..."
I've been on this stuff for months gradually increasing the dose (now 60mg) waiting for something to happen. Am I wasting my time or is the article just saying that the research hasn't been done? (Sorry if this seems a stupid question).
poster:Edward
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