Mirtazapine and Eyelid twitch - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eyelid twitch is reported as a side effect among people who take Mirtazapine (mirtazapine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lorazepam, and have Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eyelid twitch when taking Mirtazapine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 79,492 people who have side effects when taking Mirtazapine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mirtazapine?

Mirtazapine has active ingredients of mirtazapine. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 82,120 Mirtazapine users. Check the latest studies of Mirtazapine.

What is Eyelid twitch?

Eyelid twitch (spontaneous and uncontrolled spasms of the muscles) is found to be associated with 523 drugs and 964 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eyelid twitch.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

79,492 people reported to have side effects when taking Mirtazapine.
Among them, 46 people (0.06%) have Eyelid twitch.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Mirtazapine when they have Eyelid twitch? *

What is the gender of people who have Eyelid twitch when taking Mirtazapine? *

female: 79.55 %
male: 20.45 %

What is the age of people who have Eyelid twitch when taking Mirtazapine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mirtazapine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eyelid twitch? *

Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 11 people, 23.91%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 19.57%
Gait Disturbance: 9 people, 19.57%
Vision Blurred: 8 people, 17.39%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 8 people, 17.39%
Pain In Extremity: 8 people, 17.39%
Weight Increased: 8 people, 17.39%
Aggression: 8 people, 17.39%
Anger: 6 people, 13.04%
Muscle Twitching: 6 people, 13.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 4 people, 8.70%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.52%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 6.52%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 4.35%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 4.35%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.17%
Appetite Disorder (abnormal eating habits): 1 person, 2.17%
Cough: 1 person, 2.17%
Delusional Disorder, Persecutory Type (a belief that they (or someone close to them) are being mistreated): 1 person, 2.17%
Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 1 person, 2.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mirtazapine (the active ingredients of Mirtazapine) and Mirtazapine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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