Mirtazapine and Autism
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Type(s) : Medication
Introduction
Mirtazapine is a type of SSRI anti-depressant used to treat the symptoms of moderate to severe depression.
It is sold under various brand names including Avanza®, Axit®, Mirtabene®, Mirtaz®, Mirtazon®, Mizapin® Sol®, Norset®, Noxibel®, Promyrtil®, Remergil®, Remeron®, Remeron® SolTab®, Rexer®, and Zispin®.
Mirtazapine is sometimes used to treat people with autism who have mental health problems. It may also be used to treat people with ASD who have other problems, such as repetitive behaviours or social deficits.
Opinion
We are currently reviewing the research evidence on the use of mirtazapine for people with autism. We have not yet formed an opinion on mirtazapine but we do have an opinion on Anti-Depressants as a whole.
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Last Updated : 26/03/2013 Back to Top
