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mirtazapine and Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

mirtazapine has been researched along with Drug Withdrawal Symptoms in 17 studies

Mirtazapine: A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Research Excerpts

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"This study sought to determine whether chronic dosing of mirtazapine during cocaine withdrawal reduced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors that characterize cocaine withdrawal in animals."7.91Mirtazapine attenuates anxiety- and depression-like behaviors in rats during cocaine withdrawal. ( Barbosa Méndez, S; Salazar-Juárez, A, 2019)
"Here we present the case of a 30-year-old woman with type I diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia and treatment resistant persistent hyperemesis gravidarum in her 25th week of gestation who was successfully treated with the antidepressant mirtazapine (Remergil)."7.74Treatment resistant hyperemesis gravidarum in a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus: neonatal withdrawal symptoms after successful antiemetic therapy with mirtazapine. ( Gembruch, U; Heep, A; Rohde, A; Schwarzer, V, 2008)
"A 23-year-old man with a history of alcohol dependence was admitted to our hospital after self-intoxication with 2700 mg baclofen and 330 mg mirtazapine."5.43[Aggression and restlessness following baclofen overdose: the narrow line between intoxication and withdrawal symptoms]. ( de Witte, LD; Dekker, D; Kaasjager, K; Kromkamp, M; Veraart, J; Vinkers, CH, 2016)
"The objective of the present study was to determine whether a combined psychotherapeutic-psychopharmacological (with mirtazapine) treatment of collateral anxiety and depressive symptomatology during the post-withdrawal phase of alcoholism facilitates the process of alcohol detoxification, which is a decisive stage in the treatment of alcohol-dependent individuals."5.11Mirtazapine improves alcohol detoxification. ( Christodoulou, G; Liappas, J; Malitas, P; Paparrigopoulos, T; Tzavellas, E, 2004)
"This study sought to determine whether chronic dosing of mirtazapine during cocaine withdrawal reduced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors that characterize cocaine withdrawal in animals."3.91Mirtazapine attenuates anxiety- and depression-like behaviors in rats during cocaine withdrawal. ( Barbosa Méndez, S; Salazar-Juárez, A, 2019)
"Here we present the case of a 30-year-old woman with type I diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia and treatment resistant persistent hyperemesis gravidarum in her 25th week of gestation who was successfully treated with the antidepressant mirtazapine (Remergil)."3.74Treatment resistant hyperemesis gravidarum in a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus: neonatal withdrawal symptoms after successful antiemetic therapy with mirtazapine. ( Gembruch, U; Heep, A; Rohde, A; Schwarzer, V, 2008)
"Modafinil-treated participants had a milder withdrawal syndrome as measured by the Amphetamine Cessation Symptom Assessment and less sleep disturbance in comparison to mirtazapine."2.73Symptoms and sleep patterns during inpatient treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal: a comparison of mirtazapine and modafinil with treatment as usual. ( McGregor, C; Mitchell, A; Srisurapanont, M; White, JM; Wickes, W, 2008)
" Thus, the objective of this study was to determine if dosing of mirtazapine in an enriched housing environment enhanced the mirtazapine-induced decrease on the induction and expression of cocaine-induced locomotor sensitization."1.62Mirtazapine-induced decrease in cocaine sensitization is enhanced by environmental enrichment in rats. ( Barbosa-Méndez, S; López-Morado, C; Salazar-Juárez, A, 2021)
"A 23-year-old man with a history of alcohol dependence was admitted to our hospital after self-intoxication with 2700 mg baclofen and 330 mg mirtazapine."1.43[Aggression and restlessness following baclofen overdose: the narrow line between intoxication and withdrawal symptoms]. ( de Witte, LD; Dekker, D; Kaasjager, K; Kromkamp, M; Veraart, J; Vinkers, CH, 2016)

Research

Studies (17)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (11.76)18.2507
2000's9 (52.94)29.6817
2010's4 (23.53)24.3611
2020's2 (11.76)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ciccarone, D1
Shoptaw, S1
Barbosa-Méndez, S1
López-Morado, C1
Salazar-Juárez, A2
Barbosa Méndez, S1
Arora, S1
Vohora, D1
de Witte, LD1
Dekker, D1
Veraart, J1
Kromkamp, M1
Kaasjager, K1
Vinkers, CH1
Chandrasekaran, PK1
Kang, L1
Wang, D1
Li, B1
Hu, M1
Zhang, P1
Li, J1
Haney, M1
Hart, CL1
Vosburg, SK1
Comer, SD1
Reed, SC1
Cooper, ZD1
Foltin, RW1
Liappas, J2
Paparrigopoulos, T2
Malitas, P1
Tzavellas, E2
Christodoulou, G1
Rabavilas, A1
Schwarzer, V1
Heep, A1
Gembruch, U1
Rohde, A1
McGregor, C1
Srisurapanont, M1
Mitchell, A1
Wickes, W1
White, JM1
Benyamina, A1
Lecacheux, M1
Blecha, L1
Reynaud, M1
Lukasiewcz, M1
Cruickshank, CC1
Montebello, ME1
Dyer, KR1
Quigley, A1
Blaszczyk, J1
Tomkins, S1
Shand, D1
Benazzi, F1
MacCall, C1
Callender, J1
Klesmer, J1
Sarcevic, A1
Fomari, V1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Effect of Baclofen on Marijuana Withdrawal and Relapse[NCT00373295]Phase 213 participants (Actual)Interventional2006-05-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Measure of Relapse: Change in Money Spent Between Baseline and Relapse Phase

"This is a measure of marijuana self-administration and relapse since each initial puff costs $7 and is a burden to overcome just to smoke.~Over each 3 day period, the puffs chosen by each participant is averaged for a single value." (NCT00373295)
Timeframe: Days 1-3 (Baseline) and Days 6-8 (Relapse Phase)

Interventiondollars spent on marijuana (Mean)
Baclofen 60, Marijuana7.15
Placebo, Marijuana9.77
Baclofen 90, Marijuana7.25

Reviews

2 reviews available for mirtazapine and Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

ArticleYear
Understanding Stimulant Use and Use Disorders in a New Era.
    The Medical clinics of North America, 2022, Volume: 106, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Antagonists; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Behavior Therapy; Bupropion; Centra

2022
Pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy in cannabis withdrawal and dependence.
    Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 2008, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Behavior Therapy; Buspirone; Cannabinoids; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy;

2008

Trials

5 trials available for mirtazapine and Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

ArticleYear
Effects of baclofen and mirtazapine on a laboratory model of marijuana withdrawal and relapse.
    Psychopharmacology, 2010, Volume: 211, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Adult; Affect; Baclofen; Cognition; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

2010
Mirtazapine improves alcohol detoxification.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2004, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alcoholism; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Combined Modality Therapy; Female;

2004
Mirtazapine and venlafaxine in the management of collateral psychopathology during alcohol detoxification.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2005, Volume: 29, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Anxiety; Central Nervous System Depressants;

2005
Symptoms and sleep patterns during inpatient treatment of methamphetamine withdrawal: a comparison of mirtazapine and modafinil with treatment as usual.
    Journal of substance abuse treatment, 2008, Volume: 35, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Benzhydryl Compounds; Centra

2008
A placebo-controlled trial of mirtazapine for the management of methamphetamine withdrawal.
    Drug and alcohol review, 2008, Volume: 27, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Ambulatory Care; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Central Ner

2008

Other Studies

10 other studies available for mirtazapine and Drug Withdrawal Symptoms

ArticleYear
Mirtazapine-induced decrease in cocaine sensitization is enhanced by environmental enrichment in rats.
    Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 2021, Volume: 208

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior, Animal; Cocaine; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Dopamine Uptak

2021
Mirtazapine attenuates anxiety- and depression-like behaviors in rats during cocaine withdrawal.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 2019, Volume: 33, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety; Behavior, Animal; Cocaine; Depression; Disease Models, Anim

2019
Comparative Evaluation of Partial α2 -Adrenoceptor Agonist and Pure α2 -Adrenoceptor Antagonist on the Behavioural Symptoms of Withdrawal after Chronic Alcohol Administration in Mice.
    Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology, 2016, Volume: 119, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Alcoholism; Animals; Anxiety; Be

2016
[Aggression and restlessness following baclofen overdose: the narrow line between intoxication and withdrawal symptoms].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2016, Volume: 160

    Topics: Adult; Aggression; Alcoholism; Baclofen; Delirium; Drug Overdose; GABA-B Receptor Agonists; Humans;

2016
Employing mirtazapine to aid benzodiazepine withdrawal.
    Singapore medical journal, 2008, Volume: 49, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Humans; Male; Mianserin; Midazolam; Mi

2008
Mirtazapine, a noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant, attenuates morphine dependence and withdrawal in Sprague-Dawley rats.
    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 2008, Volume: 34, Issue:5

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Conditioning, Operant; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

2008
Treatment resistant hyperemesis gravidarum in a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus: neonatal withdrawal symptoms after successful antiemetic therapy with mirtazapine.
    Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2008, Volume: 277, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Drug Resistance; Female; Humans;

2008
Mirtazapine withdrawal symptoms.
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 1998, Volume: 43, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Depressive Disorder; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Mal

1998
Mirtazapine withdrawal causing hypomania.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1999, Volume: 175

    Topics: Aged; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Bipolar Disorder; Female; Humans; Mianserin; Mirtazapine; Su

1999
Panic attacks during discontinuation of mirtazepine.
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 2000, Volume: 45, Issue:6

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Appendectomy; Dysthymic Disorder; Hernia, Umbilical; Humans; Male;

2000