Mirtazapine and cardiac arrest Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5215396-0
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , schizophrenia and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, bundle branch block right, cardiac arrest , electrocardiogram qt prolonged, electromechanical dissociation, loss of consciousness, syncope, ventricular tachycardia. Mirtazapine dosage: 30 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, OLANZAPINE, ALENDRONIC ACID, BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE, MOVICOL, SOFRADEX, ZOPICLONE. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4863931-4
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Dec 12, 2005. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, brain hypoxia, cardiac arrest , cardiomyopathy , cerebral ischaemia, ventricular fibrillation. Mirtazapine dosage: 45 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FLUTICASONE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, BUDESONIDE, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5311317-0
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Apr 16, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , abnormal behaviour, dependence, mental disorder, personality disorder  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 30 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, OLANZAPINE, LORAZEPAM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4870938-X
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Dec 20, 2005. Female patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with confusional state, depression  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 30 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE, VALPROIC ACID, VALPROIC ACID, LORAZEPAM, FENTANYL, ASPIRIN. Patient died.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5699360-3
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with anxiety disorder, mental disorder and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , cardiac arrest , headache , long qt syndrome, loss of consciousness, somnolence, suicidal ideation. Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG QD/30 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHADONE, OLANZAPINE, LORAZEPAM, LEVOMEPROMAZINE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6112229-5
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Mar 04, 2009. Male patient, 74 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , cardiac disorder, coronary artery disease , left atrial dilatation, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular hypertrophy, ventricular hypokinesia. Mirtazapine dosage: 30 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, CLOMETHIAZOLE EDISILATE, CLORAZEPATE DIPOTASSIUM, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, HALOPERIDOL, RAMIPRIL, ATENOLOL, PRAVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5201278-7
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 25, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAZODONE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5165108-4
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, TRAZODONE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5753329-9
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on May 16, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , aortic arteriosclerosis, asthenia, bronchopneumonia, bundle branch block, cardiac arrest , cardiac failure, dyspepsia. Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG QD. During the same period patient was treated with IASIGNA, LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5797286-8
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on June 24, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , arterial stenosis, arteriosclerosis coronary artery, asthenia, bronchopneumonia, cardiac arrest , cardiac failure, cardiac hypertrophy, cardiovascular disorder. Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG QD ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TASIGNA, LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6132625-X
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 17, 2009. Male patient, 54 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia, cardiac arrest , dizziness , nervousness, pallor. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE, PAXIL, TRAZODONE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5932309-4
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory disorder. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6067858-4
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2009. Male patient, 51 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, TRAMADOL, ZOLPIDEM, LISINOPRIL, MEPROBAMATE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5738492-8
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 05, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, METHADONE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, QUININE, LISINOPRIL. Patient died.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6100508-7
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2008. Male patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, METHADONE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, QUININE, LISINOPRIL. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5201276-3
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5206129-2
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5165107-2
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5201284-2
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXEPIN, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient died.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5206138-3
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXEPIN, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6067869-9
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2009. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEMAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN W. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5886573-0
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PERPHENAZINE. Patient died on 08/28/2008.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5892211-3
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG. During the same period patient was treated with PERPHENAZINE, DIAZEPAM, IBUPROFEN, LORAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN, VALPROIC ACID, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5897602-2
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERPHENAZINE, DIAZEPAM, IBUPROFEN, LORAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN, VALPROIC ACID, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient died on 08/28/2008.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5900853-1
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG;DAILY;ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERPHENAZINE, DIAZEPAM, IBUPROFEN, LORAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN, VALPROATE, ZOLPIDEM. Patient died on 08/28/2008.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5901004-X
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 18, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERPHENAZINE, DIAZEPAM, IBUPROFEN, LORAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN, VALPROATE, ZOLPIDEM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5901551-0
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG;QD;PO. During the same period patient was treated with PERPHENAZINE, LORAZEPAM, IBUPROFEN, VALPROIC ACID, ZOLPIDEM, DIAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5906665-7
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 11, 2008. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with dementia  and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 15 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PERPHENAZINE, DIAZEPAM, IBUPROFEN, LORAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN, VALPROATE, ZOLPIDEM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5201289-1
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN AND OXYCODONE, ALPRAZOLAM. Patient died.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5206135-8
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 28, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN AND OXYCODONE, ALPRAZOLAM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5165115-1
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 35 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, ALPRAZOLAM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4653928-1
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 27, 2005. Female patient, 34 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 10 MG QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4664760-7
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 10, 2005. Female patient, 34 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest . Mirtazapine dosage: 30 MG ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METADON, ZOPICLONE, MODURETIC MITE, ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5165114-X
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 24, 2006. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient died.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6067873-0
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2009. Female patient, 31 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAINE, METHAMPHETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, AMPHETAMINE SULPHATE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4621495-4
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 22, 2005. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol use, cardiac arrest , feeling abnormal, overdose, suicidal ideation. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, ALCOHOL. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4823211-X
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Oct 31, 2005. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , feeling abnormal, loss of consciousness, pulmonary oedema, suicidal ideation. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, ALCOHOL. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5676773-7
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2008. Female patient, 29 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXEPIN, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4793500-6
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2005. Female patient, 26 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOXETINE, OXYCODONE. Patient died.


Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4840868-8
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 07, 2005. Female patient, 26 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOXETINE, OXYCODONE. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6025458-6
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 17, 2008. Female patient, 23 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, acute pulmonary oedema, agonal rhythm, alanine aminotransferase increased, blood amylase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cardiac arrest , coma, continuous haemodiafiltration. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, DICLOFENAC, FLUOXETINE, ZOPICLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #6084735-3
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 11, 2009. Female patient, 23 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, acute pulmonary oedema, blood amylase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, blood creatinine increased, cardiac arrest , coma, haemodialysis, hypothermia . Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, DICLOFENAC, FLUOXETINE, ZOPICLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #4793501-8
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2005. Female patient, 23 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, CLONAZEPAM. Patient died.

Mirtazapine Side Effects Report #5932318-5
Mirtazapine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2008. Female patient, 17 years of age, was treated with Mirtazapine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , completed suicide, respiratory arrest. Mirtazapine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient died.