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.