Compare Remeron vs. Restoril

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

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Remeron (mirtazapine)

Prescription only

Restoril (Temazepam)

Prescription only
Improves mood.

Remeron (mirtazapine) improves your mood and helps you sleep better, but can cause more weight gain than any other antidepressant.

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3.3/ 5 average rating with 152 reviewsforRemeron
Helps you relax and sleep.

Restoril (Temazepam) is a good short-term option to help you sleep, but it shouldn't replace good sleep habits.

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3.9/ 5 average rating with 51 reviewsforRestoril
Upsides
  • Effective at relieving some depression symptoms.
  • Starts to work more quickly than most antidepressants.
  • Can help you fall asleep if you have trouble sleeping.
  • Can also help relieve anxiety.
  • Good option if you are underweight or frail, because it can help you gain weight.
  • Available as a generic.
  • Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep.
  • Can be helpful to reduce anxiety.
  • Shouldn't make you drowsy the next day as long as you're using normal doses of it.
Downsides
  • Makes you more tired than other antidepressants.
  • More likely to cause minor weight gain (1-5 pounds) and raise cholesterol than any other antidepressant.
  • Can be habit-forming, meaning you'll start to rely on Restoril (Temazepam) to sleep.
  • Your body can get used to Restoril (Temazepam) and it may not work as well long-term.
  • It's not recommended for people age 65 years or older.
  • Can't be used by pregnant women since it'll cause harm to the baby.
  • If it's used everyday for more than 2 to 4 weeks and you decide to stop taking Restoril (Temazepam), you'll need to work with your doctor to slowly get off the drug to avoid extra side effects.
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Dosage forms
  • Pill
  • Dissolving tablet
  • Pill
Price
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Reviews
152 reviews so far
45%
saidit'sworth it
39%
saiditworked well
26%
saidit'sa big hassle

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51 reviews so far
65%
saidit'sworth it
55%
saiditworked well
16%
saidit'sa big hassle

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Side effects
17possible side effects
  • Sleepiness
    54%
  • Dry mouth
    25%
  • Increased appetite  
    17%
  • Increased appetite
    17%
  • Constipation
    13%
  • Weight gain
    12%
  • Lack of energy
    8%
  • Dizziness
    7%
  • Flu syndrome
    5%
  • Abnormal dreams
    4%
  • Abnormal thinking
    3%
  • Back pain
    2%
  • Swelling in limbs
    2%
  • Muscle pain
    2%
  • Tremor
    2%
  • Confusion
    2%
  • Urinary frequency
    2%
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The Restoril (Temazepam) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
    • Age 24 years or younger
  • Serotonin syndrome
    • Using other medications that affect serotonin
  • Heart problems
    • History of heart problems
    • History of liver problems
    • Higher dose
  • Driving impairment
    • Alcohol
    • Taking other medicines that make you less alert
  • Weight gain
  • Blood disorders
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  • Tolerance and dependence
    • Taking more than the prescribed dose
    • Taking longer than 4 weeks
    • History of drug abuse
  • Withdrawal
    • Long-term use
  • Harm to fetus
    • Women of childbearing age
  • Driving impairment
    • Alcohol
    • Taking other medicines that make you less alert
  • Memory problems
  • Falls
    • Taking with alcohol
    • Taking with other drugs that acts in the brain
    • Age 65 or older
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