Abstract:When clinicians are concerned about an increased risk of suicidality induced by antidepressants in young patients, mirtazapine is considered a suitable option because of its low risk of provoking suicidality and its sedative effect. However, mirtazapine often needs to be discontinued or the dose reduced because of drowsiness, especially in young persons. This study retrospectively compared the clinical effects of mirtazapine in 16 young university students to those in 16 elderly patients with depression. Drows… Show more
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