Remeron (mirtazapine) is an antidepressant. The way mirtazapine works is still not fully understood. It is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system and/or restore chemical balance in the brain.
Remeron is prescription medicine used to treat a certain type of depression called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults.
It is not known if Remeron is safe and effective for use in treating MDD in children.
