Remeron and Vitreous detachment - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vitreous detachment 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 5 - 10 years also take Ultram, and have Muscle spasms.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vitreous detachment 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 26,475 Remeron users. Check the latest studies of Remeron.

What is Vitreous detachment?

Vitreous detachment (a condition of the eye in which the vitreous humour separates from the retina) is found to be associated with 411 drugs and 457 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vitreous detachment.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

24,977 people reported to have side effects when taking Remeron.
Among them, 13 people (0.05%) have Vitreous detachment.

Could Remeron cause Vitreous detachment?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Remeron when they have Vitreous detachment? *

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

female: 23.08 %
male: 76.92 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Remeron? *

What are other side effects people have besides Vitreous detachment? *

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 12 people, 92.31%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 92.31%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 12 people, 92.31%
Rotator Cuff Syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder): 12 people, 92.31%
Weight Decreased: 11 people, 84.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 11 people, 84.62%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 11 people, 84.62%
Dysaesthesia (abnormal sensation): 11 people, 84.62%
Ejection Fraction Decreased (systolic heart failure): 11 people, 84.62%
Enlarged Heart: 11 people, 84.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Toothaches (tooth pain): 11 people, 84.62%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 11 people, 84.62%
Bone Neoplasm Malignant (cancer of bone): 3 people, 23.08%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 7.69%
Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 1 person, 7.69%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 7.69%
Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 7.69%
Constipation: 1 person, 7.69%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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