The level of AFP in the blood is used in a maternal serum triple or quadruple screening test. Generally done between 15 and 20 weeks, these tests check the levels of three or four substances in a pregnant woman's blood.n alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test checks the level of AFP in a pregnant woman's blood. AFP is a substance made in the liver of an unborn baby (fetus).
Common mirtazapine side effects include: 1  drowsiness, dizziness; 2  strange dreams; 3  vision changes; 4  dry mouth; 5  constipation; 6  increased appetite; or. 7  weight gain.
Mirtazapineâs sedative effects may help lessen the hyperarousal which prevents people getting to sleep, whilst increasing the stages of slow-wave, restorative sleep (Aslan et al., 2002). Side effects of Mirtazapine. As with all antidepressants, there are certain side effects associated with Mirtazapine use. These include weight gain and, because the drug remains in oneâs system throughout the course of the day, a person might also experience drowsiness.