| • | Do not take Remeron if you are currently taking, or have taken within the last 14 days, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate). |
| • | Before taking Remeron, tell your doctor if you |
| · | have liver disease; |
| · | have kidney disease; |
| · | have a manic-depressive disorder; |
| · | have blood problems; |
| · | have high or low blood pressure or heart disease; |
| · | have had a heart attack in the last 6 weeks; or |
| · | have epilepsy or seizures. |
| • | You may not be able to take Remeron, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. |
| • | The rapidly-disintegrating formulation of Remeron tablets (Remeron SolTab) contains phenylalanine. People with the disease phenylketonuria (PKU) need to monitor their intake of this additive. |
| • | Remeron is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Remeron will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Remeron without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. |
| • | It is not known whether Remeron passes into breast milk. Do not take Remeron without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| • | If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, feeling uncoordinated, and low blood pressure. You may require a lower dose of this medication. |
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