Mirtazapine and Myoclonic epilepsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myoclonic epilepsy 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 - 2 years also take Levetiracetam, and have Sleep disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myoclonic epilepsy 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 Myoclonic epilepsy?

Myoclonic epilepsy (type of epilepsy with quick little jerks of the arms, shoulder, or occasionally the legs) is found to be associated with 154 drugs and 221 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myoclonic epilepsy.

On Jul, 13, 2026

79,492 people reported to have side effects when taking Mirtazapine.
Among them, 25 people (0.03%) have Myoclonic epilepsy.

Could Mirtazapine cause Myoclonic epilepsy?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Mirtazapine when they have Myoclonic epilepsy? *

What is the gender of people who have Myoclonic epilepsy when taking Mirtazapine? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Myoclonic epilepsy when taking Mirtazapine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mirtazapine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myoclonic epilepsy? *

Drowsiness: 8 people, 32.00%
Weight Increased: 7 people, 28.00%
Tumor: 7 people, 28.00%
Balance Disorder: 7 people, 28.00%
Speech Disorder: 7 people, 28.00%
Depressed Mood: 7 people, 28.00%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 6 people, 24.00%
Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles): 2 people, 8.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 1 person, 4.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 14 people, 56.00%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 6 people, 24.00%
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (childhood epilepsy occurring early in morning affecting 12 to 18 years): 6 people, 24.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 4.00%
Hepatitis B: 1 person, 4.00%
General Anaesthesia: 1 person, 4.00%
Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness): 1 person, 4.00%

* 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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