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Is Mirtazapine Effective In The Treatment Of Insomnia?
Hi, The drug Mirtazapine. My mom is taking. I thought this was to help with eating? I need something to help her sleep all night long. She is 91 and has deminca (?) not sure how to spell it. She is starting to walk around in the middle of the night. Will this drug help her sleep? o
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
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Sleep disturbances at the age of 91 years is very common condition and no need to give any sedatives ( sleep medicine) you can try the hot milk prior to bed, give her some moral support but given medicine is not advisable
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Welcome to Ask a Doctor service
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice
Sleep disturbances at the age of 91 years is very common condition and no need to give any sedatives ( sleep medicine) you can try the hot milk prior to bed, give her some moral support but given medicine is not advisable
Hope I have answered your question, let me know if I can assist you further.
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