Mirtazapine for Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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JAMA Psychiatry. 2026 Jun 1;83(6):581-589. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0159.
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More participants in the mirtazapine group reported drowsiness (47% vs 33%) and weight gain (10% vs 3%). Forty participants (23%) discontinued mirtazapine due to adverse events compared to 25 participants (15%) in the placebo group. No significant effects of mirt …
More participants in the mirtazapine group reported drowsiness (47% vs 33%) and weight gain (10% vs 3%). Forty participants (23%) dis …