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Can avanza be prescribed for sleep?
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Seldom: Mirtazapine is a sedating antidepressant with significant risk of weight gain. While sleep benefits may be seen, it is more often prescribed for mood and anxiety conditions.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: Mirtazapine is an antidepressant medication that can be prescribed to help with sleep because it is so sedating.
Answered 11/27/2017
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