Mirtazapine (Mirataz) side effects in cats
1,878 reports sent to the FDA between 2008 and 2026 involve Mirtazapine in cats. The most reported problems were loss of appetite, application site reaction, lethargy. 46% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 76% of cases.
About this medicine
Mirtazapine stimulates appetite (cats: ointment applied to the ear).
Products with this ingredient include Mirataz. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a cat still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (1,618 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Domestic Shorthair 1,058 reports
- Domestic Longhair 172 reports
- Domestic Mediumhair 75 reports
- Siamese 44 reports
- Maine Coon 31 reports
- Ragdoll 27 reports
- Cat (other) 26 reports
- Russian 18 reports
- Himalayan 17 reports
- Persian 17 reports