Does Mirtazapine help with sleep?
Yes, for most people. 86% of 37 people who reported on Mirtazapine for sleep say it improved. 11% noticed no change and 3% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for sleep (82% across 71 options).
Sleep: what users report
86%better37 reports · medium confidence
32 better4 no change1 worse
Ranked #32 of 71 for sleep.
What people say about Mirtazapine and sleep
“I tried Mirtazapine, it only worked for 2-3 days, it knocked me out on the 1st day, I was very tired the next day, on the 2nd day it worked less then on the 3rd day it didn't work.”
“mirtazapine (Remeron) and it genuinely helped me. Sadly, my body was building a tolerance for it within that six month period.”
“I take Mirtazapine and Gabapentin for sleep which have lost their efficacy for the most part.”
“I'm semi-dependant on low dose mirtazapine for sleep, for the antihistaminic effect.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong174 meta-analyses · 262 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. See all research on Mirtazapine.
Side effects people mention
drowsiness 6fatigue 5weight gain 4brain fog 3rebound insomnia 2
What else is Mirtazapine used for?
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