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Mirtazapine for reducing nocturnal itch in patients with chronic pruritus: a pilot study.

Jennifer L Hundley1, Gil Yosipovitch.   

Abstract

Nocturnal pruritus is a significant problem for patients with inflammatory skin diseases and many systemic diseases. The oral therapies currently available have a limited effect. We present an open, uncontrolled pilot study of 3 patients with inflammatory skin diseases and severe nocturnal pruritus who underwent treatment with mirtazapine (Remeron), a noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant. Mirtazapine is a safe medication without serious side effects and may be an effective alternative for the treatment of nocturnal pruritus.

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Year:  2004        PMID： 15153889     DOI： 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.01.045

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Am Acad Dermatol        ISSN： 0190-9622            Impact factor:   11.527


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