Reply #4: Yes, low doses of Mirtazepine will definitely help with sleep.

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And it does have a fairly low side effect profile. The big issue in regard to sleep is that some people don't metabolize it fast enough and sleep too much. Still, it can be worth a try for someone who's really struggling with sleep, as it's non-addictive (unlike benzos), and the effect doesn't wear off after a while (unlike with Ambien and its relatives). And it can offer some help with depression, if that's an issue, which it often is when insomnia is an issue. Doses for sleep should be 15 or 30 mg. Mirtazepine has the odd effect of becoming an energizing medication in higher doses, for many people, so it's used in lower doses for insomnia.

Best to you and your friend.