Mirtazapine

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Feb 24, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Mirtazapine

Common Brands:

Remeron, Remeron SolTab

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Atypical antidepressants

Forms:

Tablets, orally disintegrating tablets

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Major depressive disorder (MDD)

Certain other psychiatric disorders like anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Mirtazapine (Remeron) Drug Class

Mirtazapine (mir-taz-ah-peen) is an atypical antidepressant.

Mirtazapine (Remeron) Age Range

Mirtazapine is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients.