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Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Doesn't work - doesn't help falling asleep - and only sleep for less than 4 hours
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Reviewer: SFC A, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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This med has a short halflife in the system, so it does not give the feeling of "moving around in a haze" the next morning, albeit taking Xanax or valium along with does contribute to that haze or drowsy feeling if taken in high doses in conjunction with zaleplon/sonata. The only negative side effects I have encountered is when attempting to go to sleep it seems like I am starting to hav
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Reviewer: navilenn65, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Scary stuff Heed the warnings - e.g., avoid alcohol and taking more than prescribed dosage Has led to bizarre dreams, sleepwalking and potentially fatal bike race accident when the dosage belatedly became effective Not worth the risk Instead try exercise, hot milk and a good book
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Reviewer: XCalburLdy, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I take 10mg at night an hour before bed along with 10mg of Valium. It is the only combo that I have had success with and if I don't take it I cannot sleep at all. I have tried Ambien and Trazadone in the past and they stopped working. Also tired Serequel but had an adverse reaction as it woke me up instead of making me sleep. I am very happy with it and have no drowsy side effects in the morni
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