"i was prescribed remeron at 7.5 mg for persistent insomnia. i have had episodic insomnia for years - usually of comparatively brief duration (3 mos) and occurring following a major life change ( i.e. death of parents, job loss, etc.).  a short course of zopiclone did the trick in those cases, but this time things were different. over the course of many months my sleep quality and duration changed significantly.  despite a good sleep hygiene practice, i was taking 2+ hours to get to sleep; awakening 2-3 times/nite; and getting less than 4 hours sleep. remeron began working for me from the first night and has improved in effectiveness over time. i take it 1 hour before bed; fall asleep in 30 mins or so; stay asleep all night; awaken naturally"