In two studies, investigators look at a new antidepressant, mirtazapine (Remeron), and an old remedy of last resort, opioids. The first study -- a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial of ...

Escitalopram (also known by brand names like Lexapro), an SSRI Citalopram (Celexa), an SSRI Sertraline (Zoloft), an SSRI Mirtazapine (Remeron), a different type of antidepressant Escitalopram was ...

Venlafaxine (Effexor) and mirtazapine (Remeron) rounded out the top four for effectiveness, but venlafaxine was also among the four drugs patients were most likely to quit taking because of side ...

Mirtazapine (Remeron), an atypical antidepressant, had a less harmful impact on cognitive functioning. Also, the researchers found an association between higher doses of SSRIs and a higher risk of ...