Mirtazapine was the 119th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017. In that year alone, there were over six million prescriptions issued. Considering how popular this drug is right now, it pays to know a little bit more about this medication, including how long mirtazapine stays in your system.
Basic Information
The FDA states the following information regarding mirtazapine half-life:
Mean effective half-life: 20 to 40 hours
Time to steady-state: Five days
Mean accumulation ratio: 1.5
Terminal phase half-life: 20 to 40 hours
Mirtazapine has an oral bioavailability of 50 percent. Once metabolized, elimination is completed via urine and feces.
FAQ
What is the half-life of mirtazapine?
20 to 40 hours.
How long does mirtazapine stay in your system?
Mirtazapine is detectable in your system for the following time frames:
- Your blood for N/A
- Your saliva for N/A
- Your urine for four to eight days.
- Your hair for N/A
Mirtazapine has a half-life of 20 to 40 hours. This means it will be in the body for up to eight days. Most of it leaves through the urine, so that is where detection is most likely. Blood, saliva, and hair tests for this medication are not likely.
How long does it take for mirtazapine to work for sleep?
Mirtazapine is sometimes used as a sleep medication. It can make a person drowsy and also increase the amount of time they stay asleep. It’s unclear how long it would take to be effective for this purpose, but most see some improvement within the first or second week of taking this drug.
Does mirtazapine make you tired the next day?
Taking mirtazapine can lead to daytime sleepiness.
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