Mirtazapine and Primidone interaction
Mirtazapine and Primidone: the Mirtazapine prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Mirtazapine (REMERONSOLTAB) label · effective 2025-08-06
John's Wort, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone Strong CYP3A Inducers Clinical Impact The concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers with REMERON/REMERONSolTab decreases the plasma concentration of mirtazapine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Intervention Increase the dose of REMERON/REMERONSolTab if needed with concomitant CYP3A inducer use.
Conversely, a decrease in dosage of REMERON/REMERONSolTab may be needed if the CYP3A inducer is discontinued [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ].
Strong CYP3A inducers: Dosage increase may be needed for REMERON/REMERONSolTab with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers.
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