Question 1

is the sleep you get from mirtazapine deep, restorative sleep?

Accepted Answer

The sleep you "get": from Mirtazapine is , in actuality, a SIDE EFFECT of the pill which is a fairly strong ANTI-DEPRESSANT! The sleepiness should pass....
I hope this answers your question!
BTW Mirtazapine is very useful in the early treatment of insomnia associated WITH Depression and THAT may have been the rationale in your case!
Dr Z

Question 2

does mirtazapine give you good quality sleep?

Accepted Answer

: Everyone is different.  Time will tell. Google good sleep habits to make certain you are following them.  May need sleep study.

Question 3

i have a bottle of expired mirtazapine tablets, they expired in 11/16/21. i was wondering if i could still take one as i used to take them for sleep?

Accepted Answer

: I cannot recommend taking a medicine that has been expired for that long. Your question also leads me to think you have not taken this medicine for a long time. You do not say what dose you have so the dose may not be correct for a starting dose (essentially you are starting over with this med). You need to call your doctor and get a new prescription, if your doctor agrees with you re-starting med

Question 4

what mg of mirtazapine should i take for sleep? currently take half of 45mg. still not sleeping enough

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Mirtazapine is an antidepressant and it not typically used for insomnia per se. Insomnia can be a symptom of depression and anxiety, and so if the mirtazapine controls depression and anxiety, then sleep should improve. However the dose of the drug should probably not be based solely on the degree of insomnia. Talk to the prescribing doctor about ways to improve your sleep.

Question 5

does mirtazapine cause one to sleep too much and is hard to wake up or is it easy to wake up and just enough sleep?

Accepted Answer

Everybody  different: Every person and every situation is different. It depends on the individual size, weight, physical and mental condition as well as other meds etc etc. You need to discuss with your doctor and monitor the usage under his or supervision.

Question 6

can mirtazapine be taken in the day and night ie small dose at nigh to assist sleep, and a higher dose in the day for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Mirtazapine  may make you drowsy taken in the daytime, thats why it is a bedtime med. For most. It is recommended for depression but does make you sleepy even at small doses.

Question 7

on remeron 45mg at night for 3 years i wanna change to lexapro (escitalopram) think it might help but i also have sleep trouble what should i do ?

Accepted Answer

Consult: Talk to the doctor who is prescribing Remeron (mirtazapine).  S/he can discuss different medications and different strategies.

Question 8

sleep issues i take remeron & restoril (temazepam) but they haven't been working. i've tried many other ones & a lot didn't work. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

More info needed.: What are the "many others.....that didn't work?"  Other suggestions can be made knowing the ones that didn't work before.

Question 9

i just started taking mirtazapine for sleep.  i am experiencing grogginess the next day.  i was wondering if this wears off after being in the med for awhile?  thank you!

Accepted Answer

Typical side effect: This is typical of mirtazapine, try to take it a little earlier in the evening. If effect persists, talk to your prescriber about options going forward.

Question 10

how do i get better rem sleep, if im on clonoponin and remeron, both small doses?

Accepted Answer

: A Sleep Hygiene Program could be the cornerstone of better sleep.  Your medications need evaluation in view of your sleep difficulties.  Have your doctor thoroughly assess your needs.

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Mirtazapine restorative sleep

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Is the sleep you get from mirtazapine deep, restorative sleep?

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Does mirtazapine give you good quality sleep?

A member asked:

I have a bottle of expired mirtazapine tablets, they expired in 11/16/21. i was wondering if i could still take one as i used to take them for sleep?

A member asked:

What mg of mirtazapine should i take for sleep? currently take half of 45mg. still not sleeping enough

A member asked:

Does mirtazapine cause one to sleep too much and is hard to wake up or is it easy to wake up and just enough sleep?

A member asked:

Can mirtazapine be taken in the day and night ie small dose at nigh to assist sleep, and a higher dose in the day for anxiety?

A member asked:

On remeron 45mg at night for 3 years i wanna change to lexapro (escitalopram) think it might help but i also have sleep trouble what should i do ?

A member asked:

Sleep issues i take remeron & restoril (temazepam) but they haven't been working. i've tried many other ones & a lot didn't work. any suggestions?

A member asked:

I just started taking mirtazapine for sleep. i am experiencing grogginess the next day. i was wondering if this wears off after being in the med for awhile? thank you!

A member asked:

How do i get better rem sleep, if im on clonoponin and remeron, both small doses?

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