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Should I increase my Mirtazapine dose from 45 to 60 mg, to fall asleep quickly? I have already increased my dose from 30 to 45 mg.
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Hi, you have need the detailed evaluation of diagnosis , cause for the decreased sleep
Than u can use appropriate durg for ur problem
Mirtaz alone won't work for ur problem
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Your illness needs a deeper and comprehensive evaluation to understand what could be the possible reason for your suffering. Kindly book appointment and consult for dose titration and psychological intervention for enhanced recovery.
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Book appointment
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Hi
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relaxation techniques
yoga nidra guided scripts
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psychotherapy
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Keep your Psychiatrist in loop about it. Also, please take therapy because sleeplessness can be because of ongoing thoughts in your mind, so so get to know how to deal with these thoughts.
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Hi... May be you'll need the addition of one more medicine...
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consult for further evaluation and management
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This is already a high dose. Better visit nearby Psychiatrist for sleep issue
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Not advisable.
Thats a very high dose
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Dr. Manjarikha Sarma
Addiction Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Tezpur
It is not an advisable to use mirtazapine 60mg for sleep issues. Kindly follow up with psychiatrist for better management of sleep.
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consultation and proper evaluation of underlying cause of sleep problems
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Follow sleep hygiene routine
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Dr. Gyan Nihal N
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
No. Mirtazapine is more effective at lower doses than higher doses for sleep.
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Please revaluate your symptoms by consulting a psychiatrist for better clarification regarding diagnosis
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