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Is It Safe To Take Mirtazapine To Get Sleep?

My husband has had brain surgery in may of this year. It was cancer they got it all,but still has small tumor inside the brain. He has back problems and can not sleep. Doctor prescribed mirtazapine half pill at night said it would help him sleep. i have been reading things on lone that have me scared for him to take.Is it safe for him to take to help him sleep? 15mg. but told him to take half pill before bedtime. needing some information. thank you.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Hello
Do not worry .We are using this drug very frequently and even in higher dosages For me it is safe
wish your husband early recovery
Take care
Dr Lal
Psychiatrist
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Is It Safe To Take Mirtazapine To Get Sleep?

Hello Do not worry .We are using this drug very frequently and even in higher dosages For me it is safe wish your husband early recovery Take care Dr Lal Psychiatrist