From FDA reports: Remeron vs Lexapro, a side effect comparison for a male patient aged 48
This is personalized comparison of Remeron vs Lexapro for a male aged 48. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA.
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On Apr, 19, 2013: 50,581 people are studied in Remeron vs Lexapro
Information of patient in study:
| Gender | Age | Reason for the drug |
| Male | 44 | Obsessive Thoughts |
Drugs to compare:
| Drug | Ingredients | Company |
| Remeron | mirtazapine | Organon Usa Inc |
| Lexapro | escitalopram oxalate | Forest Labs |
eHealthMe real world results:
For males aged 44 (±5):
Most common side effects:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Remeron (Organon Usa Inc) | Lexapro (Forest Labs) | |
| 1 | Depression | Depression |
| 2 | Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetes Mellitus |
| 3 | Anxiety | Anxiety |
| 4 | Pyrexia | Nausea |
| 5 | Completed Suicide | Fatigue |
| 6 | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Insomnia |
| 7 | Nausea | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| 8 | Suicide Attempt | Headache |
| 9 | Insomnia | Diarrhoea |
| 10 | Suicidal Ideation | Dizziness |
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Most common side effects experienced by people in long term use:
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For people in general (regardless of gender or age):
Most common side effects:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Remeron (Organon Usa Inc) | Lexapro (Forest Labs) | |
| 1 | Nausea | Nausea |
| 2 | Depression | Depression |
| 3 | Anxiety | Anxiety |
| 4 | Fatigue | Fatigue |
| 5 | Dyspnoea | Dizziness |
| 6 | Insomnia | Headache |
| 7 | Completed Suicide | Vomiting |
| 8 | Headache | Pain |
| 9 | Pyrexia | Fall |
| 10 | Asthenia | Dyspnoea |
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Most common side effects experienced by people in long term use:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Remeron (Organon Usa Inc) | Lexapro (Forest Labs) | |
| 1 | Drug Ineffective | Depression |
| 2 | Depression | Anxiety |
| 3 | Cerebrovascular Accident | Suicidal Ideation |
| 4 | Insomnia | Headache |
| 5 | Hypertension | Convulsion |
| 6 | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Insomnia |
| 7 | Diabetes Mellitus | Pain |
| 8 | Headache | Hypertension |
| 9 | Hyponatraemia | Dizziness |
| 10 | Diarrhoea | Suicide Attempt |
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Alternative drugs:
- Obsessive Thoughts (5 drugs) (updated 3 months ago)
Side effects in real world:
On eHealthMe, Remeron (mirtazapine) is often used to treat depression. Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is often used to treat depression. Find out below the conditions the drugs are used for, how effective they are, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.
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