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Reviewer: amtmatson, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am a female and was around 20 years old and took a small dosage (10mg) at bedtime and had paralysis while I was still awake, I could not move nor speak for about 30 minutes - it was a terrifying experience - I took it for 2 or 3 nights but the effects never diminished - now I always mark on my medical records that I cannot take that medicine.
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Reviewer: Charlie.W, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It seems to be helping the migraines, but a few days after starting the med, I began to experience dizzyness when moving my head. Also, when standing up I am dizzy for a few seconds.
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Reviewer: Ms.D, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This medication was taken in 50mg dosages for me nightly but it made me gain over 50 pounds in less than 4 months. I was having high bood pressure problems and I was almost 200 pounds
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: nanny, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more
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It keeps Migraines away, but it also helps me sleep. If I don't take it, I don't sleep.If I run out , my family will get it for me. they say I am really grumpy with out it.
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