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[Dexterruf]

I got prescribed Mirtazapine for mild depression and intermittent insomnia. My RLS flared up like never before! Is there an alternative anti depressant that won't do this?

[SueJohnson]

wellbutrin or trazodone

[Dexterruf in reply to SueJohnson]

Thanks Sue

[Joolsg]

Can you also take this opportunity to educate your GP surgery.Direct them to RLS-UK AND NICE cks guidance which make it clear that SNRI, SSRI & tri cyclical anti depressants worsen RLS.

For insomnia, there are better treatments. Even pregabalin/gabapentin would be more suitable as they help RLS as well.

And medical cannabis is great for insomnia, but it's not free. You have to use a UK private clinic.