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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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The few times I've taken this medication it truly makes me Ill. I get warm all over except my hands freeze, I get rapid irregular heartbeat, sick to my stomache, and a terrible headache. I took it once then twice thinking maybe I just wasn't used to it. -Not the case I don't think.
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Reviewer: wired, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been taking 2 tablets nearly everyday for the past 16 years. I take them usually when I wake up and I feel as though I cannot function without them. I wonder if they are having long term effects because I seem to bruise a lot lately and occasionally my heart beats rapidly. I had very low energy before I ever started taking them. On days that I don't take any at all, I feel completely ex
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Reviewer: Blaze, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Pill works great when it comes to needing a boost of energy. If you have an empty stomach it may cause some upset feelings or some jittey feelings but if you take the right dose its a great way to stay alert and focused.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female
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I use this product occasionally at work when I kinda get into that afternoon rut and need a boost. It is effective in bringing my energy level back up and has not caused any negative side effects. I would recommend it as long as you take it according to the recommendations on the box.
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I began taking these pills and experienced severe dizziness and disorientation 2 days after use. I would not recommend this drug to anyone. My boyfriend almost called the hospital because I was delusional.
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