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Mirtazapine MIRT

An FDA-approved antidepressant also used off-label to boost appetite and help with sleep, because it makes people drowsy and hungry as a side effect. Its antidepressant benefits are well proven, and its appetite/sleep side effects are reliable enough that doctors intentionally use them.

Also known as Remeron, Mepirzepine, 6-Azamianserin, Remergon, Zispin, Promyrtil, Remergil

Effects Build muscle Sleep

Routes Oral

Legal status Prescription drug

WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C₁₇H₁₉N₃

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Chemistry

Formula: C17H19N3
Molar mass: 265.35
CAS: 85650-52-8
PubChem CID: 4205
IUPAC name: 5-methyl-2,5,19-triazatetracyclo[13.4.0.02,7.08,13]nonadeca-1(15),8,10,12,16,18-hexaene
InChIKey: RONZAEMNMFQXRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 15-30 mg/day

Reported range 15-45 mg/day

Route Oral

Frequency Once daily (at bedtime)

Duration Chronic/ongoing (as prescribed)

FDA-approved antidepressant (Remeron); also used off-label for insomnia and appetite stimulation, notably at its lower dose range.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.