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Does MIRTAZAPINE Cause Hypertonia? 52 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 52 reports of Hypertonia have been filed in association with MIRTAZAPINE (Mirtazapine). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for MIRTAZAPINE.

52
Reports of Hypertonia with MIRTAZAPINE
0.2%
of all MIRTAZAPINE reports
10
Deaths
34
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Hypertonia From MIRTAZAPINE?

Of the 52 reports, 10 (19.2%) resulted in death, 34 (65.4%) required hospitalization, and 5 (9.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Hypertonia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Hypertonia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for MIRTAZAPINE.

What Other Side Effects Does MIRTAZAPINE Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (2,758) Drug ineffective (1,874) Somnolence (1,695) Completed suicide (1,535) Fall (1,461) Intentional overdose (1,458) Drug abuse (1,408) Dizziness (1,234) Fatigue (1,192) Nausea (1,142)

What Other Drugs Cause Hypertonia?

BACLOFEN (479) QUETIAPINE (132) RISPERIDONE (126) OLANZAPINE (118) ARIPIPRAZOLE (108) SERTRALINE (108) ACETAMINOPHEN (99) HALOPERIDOL (99) CLONAZEPAM (84) VALPROATE (84)

Which MIRTAZAPINE Alternatives Have Lower Hypertonia Risk?

MIRTAZAPINE vs MIRVASO MIRTAZAPINE vs MIRVETUXIMAB SORAVTANSINE-GYNX MIRTAZAPINE vs MISOPROSTOL MIRTAZAPINE vs MITAPIVAT MIRTAZAPINE vs MITOMYCIN

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