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Is Mirtazapine An Effective Medication For Chronic Insomnia?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2023
Question: I have chronic insomnia and have been taking Xanax for sleep. the doctor gave me 15 mg mirtazapine for sleep. will this work ? sleeping pills make me restless and fidigity.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant which helps in sleep.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, Mirtazapine is an antidepressant which definitely helps in sleep, and also helps in getting rid of depressive symptoms if any.

So, you can continue this.

Hope this information would help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soujanya, Psychiatrist
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Is Mirtazapine An Effective Medication For Chronic Insomnia?

Brief Answer: Mirtazapine is an antidepressant which helps in sleep. Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, Mirtazapine is an antidepressant which definitely helps in sleep, and also helps in getting rid of depressive symptoms if any. So, you can continue this. Hope this information would help you. Regards, Dr. Soujanya, Psychiatrist