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.
As with any new drug, mirtazapine's place in the treatment of depression is not yet clear. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have become the drugs of choice in the treatment of depression.