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Does MIRTAZAPINE Cause Myoclonus? 149 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 149 reports of Myoclonus have been filed in association with MIRTAZAPINE (Mirtazapine). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for MIRTAZAPINE.

149
Reports of Myoclonus with MIRTAZAPINE
0.5%
of all MIRTAZAPINE reports
5
Deaths
86
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myoclonus From MIRTAZAPINE?

Of the 149 reports, 5 (3.4%) resulted in death, 86 (57.7%) required hospitalization, and 20 (13.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myoclonus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myoclonus 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 Myoclonus?

GABAPENTIN (809) QUETIAPINE (367) LEVETIRACETAM (358) PREGABALIN (347) SERTRALINE (319) LAMOTRIGINE (303) BUPROPION (290) VENLAFAXINE (290) CLOZAPINE (289) MORPHINE (256)

Which MIRTAZAPINE Alternatives Have Lower Myoclonus Risk?

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

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