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Is it true that mirtazapine (Remeron®) can cause agranulocytosis?

This page was last reviewed or updated on November 6, 2022. Before we answer the question asked in the title of this article, here are two basic facts about agranulocytosis: 1. Agranulocytosis is defined as a decrease in neutrophils (granulocytes) to below 500 cells/mm3. It is associated with a dangerous increase in susceptibility to infections….

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