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Lithane vs. Remeron: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Lithane and Remeron. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 141,690 people who take Lithane and Remeron, and is updated regularly.

What is Lithane?

Lithane has active ingredients of lithium carbonate. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 234 Lithane users. Check the latest studies of Lithane.

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.

On Aug, 12, 2026

141,690 people who take Lithane and Remeron are studied.

Lithane vs Remeron drug comparison reports.

Drugs being compared in this study:

  • Lithane (lithium carbonate)
  • Remeron (mirtazapine)

Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:

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Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:

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Drug effectiveness:

Lithane:

  • not at all: 4.07 %
  • somewhat: 16.88 %
  • moderate: 29.84 %
  • high: 31.57 %
  • very high: 17.63 %

Remeron:

  • not at all: 8.46 %
  • somewhat: 26.38 %
  • moderate: 34.84 %
  • high: 22.3 %
  • very high: 8.03 %

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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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on lithium carbonate and mirtazapine (the active ingredients of Lithane and Remeron, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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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