Mirtazapine Use in Pediatric Patients

Efficacy and Safety in Specific Contexts

• The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that mirtazapine may improve sleep disorders and behavioral symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder, with doses of 7.5-45 mg daily showing efficacy in small studies 1, 2
• The FDA has approved duloxetine, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, for pediatric anxiety disorders, indicating its potential as a preferred treatment option over mirtazapine 3