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A member asked:

I am sleeping so much better on 15 mg of mirtazipine but can i take this drug long term? have been on it for just over a month now.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Mirtazipine is an anti depressant and taken long term can cause suicidal tendencies.

Answered 5/3/2013

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Yes: Mirtazepine, unlike benzodiazepines, does not cause tolerance/dependance typically. Patients can benefit from long term use under a physicians supervision.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/27/2014

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