Remeron and Myoclonus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myoclonus is reported as a side effect among people who take Remeron (mirtazapine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Haldol, and have Epilepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myoclonus when taking Remeron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,977 people who have side effects when taking Remeron from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Remeron?

Remeron has active ingredients of mirtazapine. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 26,474 Remeron users. Check the latest studies of Remeron.

What is Myoclonus?

Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles) is found to be associated with 760 drugs and 1,139 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myoclonus.

On Jul, 04, 2026

24,977 people reported to have side effects when taking Remeron.
Among them, 41 people (0.16%) have Myoclonus.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Remeron when they have Myoclonus? *

What is the gender of people who have Myoclonus when taking Remeron? *

female: 34.15 %
male: 65.85 %

What is the age of people who have Myoclonus when taking Remeron? *

What are other drugs people take besides Remeron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myoclonus? *

Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 8 people, 19.51%
Confusional State: 7 people, 17.07%
Weakness: 6 people, 14.63%
Toxic Encephalopathy (a degenerative neurologic disorder caused by exposure to toxic substances): 5 people, 12.20%
Feeling Abnormal: 5 people, 12.20%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 5 people, 12.20%
Fever: 4 people, 9.76%
Serotonin Syndrome (occurs when two drugs that affect the body's level of serotonin are taken together at the same time): 4 people, 9.76%
Chills (felling of cold): 4 people, 9.76%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 4 people, 9.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 7 people, 17.07%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 4.88%
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet)): 2 people, 4.88%
Osteomyelitis Bacterial (infection of bone by bacteria): 2 people, 4.88%
Herpes Zoster: 2 people, 4.88%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 2.44%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 2.44%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 2.44%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 1 person, 2.44%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 2.44%

* 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 Remeron) and Remeron (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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