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Is Mirtazapine Safe To Take For Sleeplessness?

Hi I m currently taking 225mg of Effexor two tablets in morning and one evening. I have difficulty sleeping can i take Mirtazapine together to help me sleep? I have been put on Zopiclone and Zolpidem which do help me doze off but only for 4 hours or so. Many thanx for your help
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Well, yes, it is quite safe by itself, but there is a potential problem with taking multiple antidepressants together called serotonin syndrome.

It is characterized by flushing, diarrhea, and confusion. IT can be prevented by not taking the two together.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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Is Mirtazapine Safe To Take For Sleeplessness?

Hello, Well, yes, it is quite safe by itself, but there is a potential problem with taking multiple antidepressants together called serotonin syndrome. It is characterized by flushing, diarrhea, and confusion. IT can be prevented by not taking the two together. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist