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Charlotte, NC

Has anyone tried Remeron aka Mirtazapine specifically for insomnia? It was prescribed for me and I am taking it tonight, wondering what your experience was, side effects etc...

October 15, 2016
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Members shared mixed experiences with Remeron for insomnia, with some finding it ineffective or experiencing reverse reactions that made sleep... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Remeron for insomnia, with some finding it ineffective or experiencing reverse reactions that made sleep harder, while others noted that many medications for fibromyalgia simply don't work as expected for pain or sleep. Several members mentioned their ongoing struggles to find any medication that helps with insomnia, with one finding more relief from a CPAP machine after a sleep study than from any prescription. A recurring theme was the trial-and-error nature of finding sleep solutions and the importance of being patient and advocating for alternatives when medications don't work.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I've got sleep apnea as well so always sleepy but still occasionally struggle to get to sleep due to the pain level. I'm on Cymbalta plus other meds.

October 16, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've tried a lot of meds I could still stay awake 3 days but this one I'm on seems to work on and off. Maybe I will try to adjust dosage. I've never tried the ones mentioned. Hugs

October 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Cymbalta is very dangerous! Research it because you need to get off of it but you can't do it by yourself!

October 17, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Its true i find basically nothing that helps 4 pain or 💤 Wishing u lots of luck w this new one!# ive heard many say it works well 4 💤 but they dont have fibro Sunday Blessing & Warm Hugs

October 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Didn't help me at all with my insomnia, it actually had the reverse reaction, alot of medicine does that to me, but everyone is different so I hope it works for you.

October 15, 2016

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