Is mirtazapine anticholinergic? Understanding the Pharmacology
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Mirtazapine is an atypical tetracyclic antidepressant that is often used to treat major depressive disorder. Unlike older tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), mirtazapine has a different pharmacological profile that involves weak muscarinic antagonism, meaning it has minimal anticholinergic activity and a lower risk of associated side effects.
