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Posted 1/6/2016 7:35 PM (GMT 0)
Is anybody on Mirtazapine for sleep? I am in the process of increasing my Lexapro to 20mg (first dose yesterday) and of course have side effects, but I will push through.

But in my anxiety I have a lot of trouble sleeping. Used to use Trazodone, but for some reason was not working so well. pdoc prescribed Mirtazapine. Took it for the first time last night, had to take 15mg. Slept, still woke up a few times, but groggy this morning.

Anybody take this for sleep, that can share their experiences?

Thank you
Posted 1/6/2016 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
I took it for an antidepressant, but it made me too sleepy. It should work good for sleep.

Best wishes,

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 1/8/2016 5:42 AM (GMT 0)
I take 15mg to help with sleep. it does help a little.
Posted 1/11/2016 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I've been on 45mg in the past, which pretty much knocked me out after an hour. Great stuff. It isn't a miracle though, I still had some sleepless nights if something was really bothering me. Also I didn't feel it did much for my mood or anxiety.

Was a pain to get off it, the rebound insomnia, need to do it slowly, and sleepless nights can give me panic attacks as it brings back very traumatic memories for me. But I did and I'm off it now, and if I can do it then anyone can. But that was from max dose, and it was because I wanted to use a different anti-depressant for pain. It's pretty safe to take it long term if it helps you.
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