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A member asked:

I am on remeron (mirtazapine) for anxiety.is this med any good for anxiety.it is great for sleep.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Remeron (mirtazapine): It is an Antidepressant with sedative effects at low dose, which helps sleep. Use for anxiety is off-label.

Dr Puppala agreed

Answered 5/15/2015

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