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Does MIRTAZAPINE Cause Respiratory depression? 145 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 145 reports of Respiratory depression have been filed in association with MIRTAZAPINE (Mirtazapine). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for MIRTAZAPINE.

145
Reports of Respiratory depression with MIRTAZAPINE
0.5%
of all MIRTAZAPINE reports
88
Deaths
39
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory depression From MIRTAZAPINE?

Of the 145 reports, 88 (60.7%) resulted in death, 39 (26.9%) required hospitalization, and 27 (18.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MIRTAZAPINE. However, 145 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

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 Respiratory depression?

MORPHINE (890) FENTANYL (811) METHADONE (759) OXYCODONE (662) DIAZEPAM (660) ACETAMINOPHEN (582) TRAMADOL (544) GABAPENTIN (458) LORAZEPAM (425) PREGABALIN (425)

Which MIRTAZAPINE Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory depression Risk?

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

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