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Does anyone have experience taking low dose Remeron for sleep?

Posted by con123 @con123, Aug 28, 2023

I'm having terrible insomnia in the last stages of my Klonopin taper and my doctor prescribed Remeron. I have not started taking it yet but after some totally sleepless nights, I'll feeling desperate. Just wonder if anyone can give me their experience.

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jakezuck | @jakezuck | Feb 18 7:05pm
In reply to @evez "I take 7.5 mg Remeron (Mirtazapine) for depression, for which it is quite effective (even at..." + (show)
@evez

I take 7.5 mg Remeron (Mirtazapine) for depression, for which it is quite effective (even at that low dose, anything more causes extreme anxiety). It does have the added benefit of helping with sleep. You definitely need to take it much earlier. My phone alarm is set for 8:45, and my normal bedtime is 11:00. This works well for me and does not cause morning drowsiness. I feel the drowsiness start coming on around 10:30. Beware, however, that Remeron can cause significant weight gain. I have to eat like a mouse, with very few carbohydrates for it not to push my weight up. Just watch.

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Hi evez! Wondering about weight gain. If you are active/exercise, can you avoid the weight gain?

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jgshoes | @jgshoes | Feb 18 10:11pm

It does help but my experience was that it started with 6 hrs sleep but got down to 4-5. I also did not feel the anti-depressant component was helpful.

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medusa1 | @medusa1 | 6 days ago
In reply to @evez "I take 7.5 mg Remeron (Mirtazapine) for depression, for which it is quite effective (even at..." + (show)
@evez

I take 7.5 mg Remeron (Mirtazapine) for depression, for which it is quite effective (even at that low dose, anything more causes extreme anxiety). It does have the added benefit of helping with sleep. You definitely need to take it much earlier. My phone alarm is set for 8:45, and my normal bedtime is 11:00. This works well for me and does not cause morning drowsiness. I feel the drowsiness start coming on around 10:30. Beware, however, that Remeron can cause significant weight gain. I have to eat like a mouse, with very few carbohydrates for it not to push my weight up. Just watch.

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@evez . I was wondering if you experienced weight gain or high blood pressure using Wellbutrin. I noticed it stop mostly my negative thoughts but BP was crazy...thanks

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didymus237 | @didymus237 | 5 days ago

Caused terrible weight but no help otherwise

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kawanhee | @kawanhee | 4 days ago
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@medusa1

@evez . I was wondering if you experienced weight gain or high blood pressure using Wellbutrin. I noticed it stop mostly my negative thoughts but BP was crazy...thanks

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I take 7.5 mg for sleep. Very minimal weight gain and I think it does affect my mood (have never been diagnosed with depression but it does run in my family)
Has been the only med that has helped me sleep.

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medusa1 | @medusa1 | 4 days ago
In reply to @medusa1 "@evez . I was wondering if you experienced weight gain or high blood pressure using Wellbutrin...." + (show)
@medusa1

@evez . I was wondering if you experienced weight gain or high blood pressure using Wellbutrin. I noticed it stop mostly my negative thoughts but BP was crazy...thanks

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Hi...I've experienced high blood pressure so my np told me to half the pill. I still had high blood pressure but it was in 130's. I think that it kinda high but the ringing in my ears got louder the higher my BP rose. I haven't been on Wellbutrin long enough to decide about weight gain. My appetite has decreased but it does every spring and summer. I am probably busier. Take care

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kmalden | @kmalden | 4 days ago

I have been taking low dose Remeron for a long time with no ill effects. It helps greatly. I fall asleep without staring at the clock spinning. Try it.

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ford323 | @ford323 | 3 days ago
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@kmalden

I have been taking low dose Remeron for a long time with no ill effects. It helps greatly. I fall asleep without staring at the clock spinning. Try it.

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My doctor has me on the 15 mg dose which is supposed to be the right dose for appetite stimulation. I need to gain weight desperately.

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