Mirtazapine and Herpes simplex - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes simplex is reported as a side effect among people who take Mirtazapine (mirtazapine), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Folic Acid, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes simplex 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 Herpes simplex?

Herpes simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection) is found to be associated with 713 drugs and 896 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes simplex.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

79,492 people reported to have side effects when taking Mirtazapine.
Among them, 21 people (0.03%) have Herpes simplex.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Mirtazapine when they have Herpes simplex? *

What is the gender of people who have Herpes simplex when taking Mirtazapine? *

female: 23.81 %
male: 76.19 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes simplex when taking Mirtazapine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mirtazapine? *

Folic Acid: 8 people, 38.10%
Methotrexate: 7 people, 33.33%
Nevirapine: 6 people, 28.57%
Breo Ellipta: 4 people, 19.05%
Promethazine: 4 people, 19.05%
Orencia: 4 people, 19.05%
Rinvoq: 4 people, 19.05%
Symbicort: 4 people, 19.05%
Lantus: 4 people, 19.05%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 3 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes simplex? *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 7 people, 33.33%
Canker Sores (painful, open sore in the mouth): 7 people, 33.33%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 6 people, 28.57%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 6 people, 28.57%
Conjunctival Haemorrhage (bleeding underneath the conjunctiva): 6 people, 28.57%
Athlete's Foot (a fungal infection affecting the skin between the toes): 6 people, 28.57%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 28.57%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 6 people, 28.57%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 23.81%
Constipation: 5 people, 23.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 33.33%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 14.29%
Asthma: 3 people, 14.29%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 2 people, 9.52%
Dry Mouth: 2 people, 9.52%
Birth Control: 2 people, 9.52%
Constipation: 2 people, 9.52%
Diabetes: 2 people, 9.52%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 9.52%
Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur): 2 people, 9.52%

* 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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