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mianserin and Body Weight

mianserin has been researched along with Body Weight in 28 studies

Mianserin: A tetracyclic compound with antidepressant effects. It may cause drowsiness and hematological problems. Its mechanism of therapeutic action is not well understood, although it apparently blocks alpha-adrenergic, histamine H1, and some types of serotonin receptors.
mianserin : A dibenzoazepine (specifically 1,2,3,4,10,14b-hexahydrodibenzo[c,f]pyrazino[1,2-a]azepine) methyl-substituted on N-2. Closely related to (and now mostly superseded by) the tetracyclic antidepressant mirtazapinean, it is an atypical antidepressant used in the treatment of depression throughout Europe and elsewhere.

Body Weight: The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We performed an open-label single-institution phase II trial of mirtazapine (15-30 mg by mouth [po] every day [qd]), a tetracyclic antidepressant that may lead to weight gain, for 8 weeks in nondepressed patients with cancer-related cachexia/anorexia (CRCA)."9.14Phase II trial of mirtazapine for cancer-related cachexia and anorexia. ( Burman, D; Riechelmann, RP; Rodin, G; Tannock, IF; Zimmermann, C, 2010)
"To investigate the effect of mirtazapine on tumor growth, food intake, body weight, and nutritional status in gemcitabine-induced mild cachexia."7.78Intervention of mirtazapine on gemcitabine-induced mild cachexia in nude mice with pancreatic carcinoma xenografts. ( Jia, L; Jiang, SM; Wu, JH, 2012)
"To report the use of Mirtazapine in the treatment of anorexia nervosa with depression primarily regarding its propensity for weight gain."7.74Mirtazapine for anorexia nervosa with depression. ( Baharudin, A; Daud, TI; Jaafar, NR; Rahman, FN, 2007)
"We performed an open-label single-institution phase II trial of mirtazapine (15-30 mg by mouth [po] every day [qd]), a tetracyclic antidepressant that may lead to weight gain, for 8 weeks in nondepressed patients with cancer-related cachexia/anorexia (CRCA)."5.14Phase II trial of mirtazapine for cancer-related cachexia and anorexia. ( Burman, D; Riechelmann, RP; Rodin, G; Tannock, IF; Zimmermann, C, 2010)
" Mirtazapine, a widely used antidepressant, induces adverse metabolic effects such as an increase in body weight."5.12Effect of mirtazapine treatment on body composition and metabolism. ( Deisenhammer, EA; Ebenbichler, CF; Engl, J; Hinterhuber, H; Kramer-Reinstadler, K; Laimer, M; Lechner-Schoner, T; Patsch, JR; Rauchenzauner, M; Strauss, R, 2006)
"5% in mean body weight over the course of the study in the mirtazapine group that appeared to reach a plateau at 3 weeks, while no increase was observed in the placebo group."5.10The effects of mirtazapine on plasma lipid profiles in healthy subjects. ( Ekstrom, RD; Esposito, SM; Ford, AL; Golden, RN; Nicholas, LM, 2003)
"To investigate the effect of mirtazapine on tumor growth, food intake, body weight, and nutritional status in gemcitabine-induced mild cachexia."3.78Intervention of mirtazapine on gemcitabine-induced mild cachexia in nude mice with pancreatic carcinoma xenografts. ( Jia, L; Jiang, SM; Wu, JH, 2012)
"To investigate the effects of mirtazapine and fluoxetine, representatives of the noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant respectively, on body weight, ingestive behavior, locomotor activity and tumor growth of human pancreatic carcinoma xenografts in nude mice."3.74Effect of antidepressants on body weight, ethology and tumor growth of human pancreatic carcinoma xenografts in nude mice. ( Jia, L; Li, YY; Shang, YY, 2008)
"To report the use of Mirtazapine in the treatment of anorexia nervosa with depression primarily regarding its propensity for weight gain."3.74Mirtazapine for anorexia nervosa with depression. ( Baharudin, A; Daud, TI; Jaafar, NR; Rahman, FN, 2007)
"Mianserin (60 mg daily) was compared with chlorimipramine (150 mg daily) in the treatment of 145 depressed in- and outpatients in four centres."2.65A double-blind multicentre trial comparing the efficacy and side-effects of mianserin and chlorimipramine in depressed in- and outpatients. ( Barres, M; Blum, A; Charbaut, J; Israel, L; Kammerer, T; Molczadzki, M; Pinder, RM; Rigaud, A; Stulemeijer, SM, 1980)
"Mianserin was considered to be an effective antidepressant."2.65Multicentre evaluation of mianserin in depressive illness. ( Burrows, GD; Marriott, P; Norman, TR, 1981)
" Weight gain is the most commonly reported side-effect of mirtazapine, although there is evidence to suggest that this is not a significant problem during long-term treatment."2.41Tolerability and safety aspects of mirtazapine. ( Nutt, DJ, 2002)
"Changes in body weight can affect the overall health of an older patient and should not be considered a normal part of the aging process."1.40Potential role of mirtazapine in underweight older adults. ( Avena-Woods, C; Hilas, O, 2014)
"Mirtazapine is an antidepressant approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder."1.38Antidepressant use in underweight older adults. ( Avena-Woods, C; Hilas, O, 2012)
"Pretreatment with desipramine and mianserin in combination induced the most intense 5-HT syndrome and the greatest fall in colonic temperature after injection of the 5-HT1A agonist 8-hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)-tetralin (8-OH-DPAT)."1.29Chronic, combined treatment with desipramine and mianserin: enhanced 5-HT1A receptor function and altered 5-HT1A/5-HT2 receptor interaction in rats. ( Lund, A; Mjellem, N, 1993)
"Saccharin intake was increased with lithium treatment as was total caloric intake with sucrose available."1.27Effects of chronic lithium, amitriptyline and mianserin on glucoregulation, corticosterone and energy balance in the rat. ( Atrens, DM; Gleeson, RM; Higson, FM; Smythe, GA; Storlien, LH, 1985)

Research

Studies (28)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (25.00)18.7374
1990's3 (10.71)18.2507
2000's11 (39.29)29.6817
2010's7 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hilas, O2
Avena-Woods, C2
Jia, L2
Shang, YY1
Li, YY1
Terao, T1
Riechelmann, RP1
Burman, D1
Tannock, IF1
Rodin, G1
Zimmermann, C1
Safer, DL1
Darcy, AM1
Lock, J1
Laino, CH1
Fonseca, C1
Sterin-Speziale, N1
Slobodianik, N1
Reinés, A1
Dolev, Z1
Jiang, SM1
Wu, JH1
Nutt, DJ1
Kraus, T1
Haack, M1
Schuld, A2
Hinze-Selch, D1
Koethe, D1
Pollmächer, T2
Nicholas, LM1
Ford, AL1
Esposito, SM1
Ekstrom, RD1
Golden, RN1
Schmid, DA1
Wichniak, A1
Uhr, M1
Ising, M1
Brunner, H1
Held, K1
Weikel, JC1
Sonntag, A1
Steiger, A1
Himmerich, H1
Fulda, S1
Schaaf, L1
Beitinger, PA1
Shen, J1
Chung, SA1
Kayumov, L1
Moller, H1
Hossain, N1
Wang, X1
Deb, P1
Sun, F1
Huang, X1
Novak, M1
Appleton, D1
Shapiro, CM1
Laimer, M1
Kramer-Reinstadler, K1
Rauchenzauner, M1
Lechner-Schoner, T1
Strauss, R1
Engl, J1
Deisenhammer, EA1
Hinterhuber, H1
Patsch, JR1
Ebenbichler, CF1
Nagata, T1
Ono, K1
Nakayama, K1
Jaafar, NR1
Daud, TI1
Rahman, FN1
Baharudin, A1
Harris, B1
Harper, M1
Riise, IS1
Holm, P1
Pinder, RM1
Blum, A1
Stulemeijer, SM1
Barres, M1
Molczadzki, M1
Rigaud, A1
Charbaut, J1
Israel, L1
Kammerer, T1
Marriott, P1
Burrows, GD1
Norman, TR1
Cording-Tömmel, C1
von Zerssen, D1
Williams, W1
Peeters, BW1
van der Heijden, R1
Gubbels, DG1
Vanderheyden, PM1
Lund, A1
Mjellem, N1
Neal, BS1
Sparber, SB1
Storlien, LH1
Higson, FM1
Gleeson, RM1
Smythe, GA1
Atrens, DM1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Effect of Mirtazapine Versus Placebo on Appetite, Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Non-small Cell Lung cáncer Patients With Anorexia; Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial.[NCT04748523]86 participants (Actual)Interventional2018-08-29Completed
Randomized, Double-blind Clinical Trial of the Use of Mirtazapine Versus Megestrol for the Control of Anorexia-cachexia in Cancer Patients in Palliative Care.[NCT03283488]Phase 252 participants (Actual)Interventional2019-03-26Completed
Antidepressant Response to a Sedating Antidepressant Improves Driving Safety in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder[NCT00385437]Phase 216 participants Interventional2003-04-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for mianserin and Body Weight

ArticleYear
Tolerability and safety aspects of mirtazapine.
    Human psychopharmacology, 2002, Volume: 17 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Antidepressive Agents; Body Weight; Depressive Disorder; Humans; Mians

2002

Trials

8 trials available for mianserin and Body Weight

ArticleYear
Phase II trial of mirtazapine for cancer-related cachexia and anorexia.
    The American journal of hospice & palliative care, 2010, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anorexia; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Appetite; Body Weight; Cachexia

2010
Body weight, the tumor necrosis factor system, and leptin production during treatment with mirtazapine or venlafaxine.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 2002, Volume: 35, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antipsychotic Agents; Body Mass Index; Body Weight; Cross-Over Studies; Cyclohexanols;

2002
The effects of mirtazapine on plasma lipid profiles in healthy subjects.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2003, Volume: 64, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Body Weight; Cholesterol; Coronary Disease; Dose-Response R

2003
Changes of sleep architecture, spectral composition of sleep EEG, the nocturnal secretion of cortisol, ACTH, GH, prolactin, melatonin, ghrelin, and leptin, and the DEX-CRH test in depressed patients during treatment with mirtazapine.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2006, Volume: 31, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Area Under Curve; Bod

2006
Polysomnographic and symptomatological analyses of major depressive disorder patients treated with mirtazapine.
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 2006, Volume: 51, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Body Weight; Depressive Disorder, Major; Drug Admin

2006
Effect of mirtazapine treatment on body composition and metabolism.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2006, Volume: 67, Issue:3

    Topics: Adipose Tissue; Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Blood Glucose; Body Composition; Body Fat D

2006
A double-blind multicentre trial comparing the efficacy and side-effects of mianserin and chlorimipramine in depressed in- and outpatients.
    International pharmacopsychiatry, 1980, Volume: 15, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Body Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clomipramine; Depressive Disorder; D

1980
Multicentre evaluation of mianserin in depressive illness.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1981, Jul-25, Volume: 2, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Body Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic; Constipation; Depressive Disorder; Dibenzazepines; Fem

1981

Other Studies

19 other studies available for mianserin and Body Weight

ArticleYear
Potential role of mirtazapine in underweight older adults.
    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2014, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Appetite; Body Weight; Humans; Mianserin; Mirtazapine; Quali

2014
Effect of antidepressants on body weight, ethology and tumor growth of human pancreatic carcinoma xenografts in nude mice.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2008, Jul-21, Volume: 14, Issue:27

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Body Weight; Ca

2008
Unusual weight fluctuation under corticosteroid and psychotropic treatment.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2008, Volume: 62, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antipsychotic Agents; App

2008
Use of mirtazapine in an adult with refractory anorexia nervosa and comorbid depression: a case report.
    The International journal of eating disorders, 2011, Volume: 44, Issue:2

    Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Body Weight; Depressive Disorder, Major; Female;

2011
Potentiation of omega-3 fatty acid antidepressant-like effects with low non-antidepressant doses of fluoxetine and mirtazapine.
    European journal of pharmacology, 2010, Dec-01, Volume: 648, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior, Animal; Body Weight; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Dru

2010
Case series of perimenopausal women with insomnia treated with mirtazapine followed by prolonged-release melatonin add-on and monotherapy.
    Archives of women's mental health, 2011, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Body Weight; Delayed-Action Preparations; Dose-Response Relationsh

2011
Intervention of mirtazapine on gemcitabine-induced mild cachexia in nude mice with pancreatic carcinoma xenografts.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2012, Jun-14, Volume: 18, Issue:22

    Topics: Animals; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Body Weight; Cachexia; Carcinoma; Cell Line, Tumor; Deoxyc

2012
Antidepressant use in underweight older adults.
    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2012, Volume: 27, Issue:12

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents; Appetite; Body Mass Index; Body Weigh

2012
Changes in weight and glucose tolerance during treatment with mirtazapine.
    Diabetes care, 2006, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Blood Glucose; Body Weight; Depressive Disorder; Female; Glucose T

2006
Anorexia nervosa with chronic episodes for more than 30 years in a patient with a comorbid schizotypal personality disorder.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2007, Volume: 61, Issue:4

    Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Benzodiazepines; Body Weight; Bulimia; C

2007
Mirtazapine for anorexia nervosa with depression.
    The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry, 2007, Volume: 41, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Body Weight; Cognitive Behavioral Th

2007
Unusual appetites in patients on mianserin.
    Lancet (London, England), 1980, Mar-15, Volume: 1, Issue:8168 Pt 1

    Topics: Appetite; Body Weight; Depression; Dibenzazepines; Female; Humans; Male; Mianserin; Middle Aged

1980
Concomitant isocarboxazid/mianserin treatment of major depressive disorder.
    Journal of affective disorders, 1984, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Body Weight; Depressive Disorder; Dibenzazepines; Drug Interactions; Drug Therapy, Comb

1984
Mianserin and maprotiline as compared to amitriptyline in severe endogenous depression. A new methodological approach to the clinical evaluation of the efficacy of antidepressants.
    Pharmacopsychiatria, 1982, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Anthracenes; Body Weight; Depressive Disorder; Dibenzazepines; Drug Evaluation

1982
Possible use of mianserin in cases of unacceptable weight gain due to tricyclic anti-depressant therapy.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1980, Feb-09, Volume: 1, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Body Weight; Depression; Dibenzazepines; Female; Humans; Mianserin

1980
Effects of chronic antidepressant treatment on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis of Wistar rats.
    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1994, Nov-30, Volume: 746

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Body Weight; Corticosterone; Hippocampus;

1994
Chronic, combined treatment with desipramine and mianserin: enhanced 5-HT1A receptor function and altered 5-HT1A/5-HT2 receptor interaction in rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1993, Volume: 45, Issue:4

    Topics: 8-Hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin; Amphetamines; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Body Temperature; B

1993
Long-term effects of neonatal exposure to isobutylmethylxanthine. I. Retardation of learning with antagonism by mianserin.
    Psychopharmacology, 1991, Volume: 103, Issue:3

    Topics: 1-Methyl-3-isobutylxanthine; Animals; Animals, Newborn; Body Weight; Cognition; Conditioning, Operan

1991
Effects of chronic lithium, amitriptyline and mianserin on glucoregulation, corticosterone and energy balance in the rat.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 1985, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Animals; Blood Glucose; Body Weight; Corticosterone; Dibenzazepines; Drinking; Eating

1985