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Reviewer: Art, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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This was the first tranquilizer introduced in the 50s. Blockbuster! Prescribed for me as an alternative to Valium. Yes this drug is effective and I took it as directed for a few years. Relaxes muscles so you can sleep. Calms you down during the day. But if you are taking it at high doses for a long time....do not stop suddenly. Have your Dr. taper you off it. Otherwise you will have withdra
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Reviewer: Sunshine, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I currently am not taking this drug because the cash price for 30 pills is over $400. My doctor substituted with generic Valium . It was prescribed for me over 25 years ago for skeletal pain and muscle tension. Do I like the generic Valium? No. I took a very low dose of meprobamate-not one side effect just relief. I do not understand the drug companies at all. They come out with new ones with far
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Reviewer: Blah, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Very weak. Not for serious anxiety. Anything that when you take 2 of, and things get worse,sux. I would not recommend this. Get at Ivan or valium
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Reviewer: sick, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Extremely habit forming and addictive! Caution
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Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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