Posted by Cam W. on June 13, 2001, at 9:19:31
In reply to Re: Sleep problems » Maisy, posted by SalArmy4me on June 13, 2001, at 8:24:11
Maisy - I don't think that adding mirtazepine would do much but cause more side effects, in the long run; which can be much worse than the sleep disturbance itself. I have not had much clinical experience with mirtazepine, but I do not believe in using augmentation strategies unless clearly warranted. If you are having doubts about the above, ask your doc for his/her opinion.
What I need to add to my personal experience with Effexor is that the sleep problems seem to be lessening with time. You and I may not need a sleeping agent in a month or two. - Cam
> You may have to use the benzos for as long as you are on the Effexor. What you could do is take mirtazapine (this would help you sleep) along with the Effexor, creating that "big-gun" therapy mentioned by Stahl in "Psychopharmacology of Depression and Bipolar Disorder": http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Mixing-antidepressants.html
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