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Reviewer: TaraKd, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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Was prescribed 25mg for the severe migraines I get from taking another medication. Took a week for it to start working. No migraines since however it feels like I take a sedative every night. I went from being able to hear my newborn sneeze to not waking up to him screaming top his lungs in the very next room. I stay completely knocked out what feels I slept for an hour or 2 waking up to 8 hours p
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Reviewer: Kulin, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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It help with headech and sleep No side effects at all . 20mg before bed.
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Reviewer: TXStarchaser, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been taking this for 25 years for migraine prevention, abdominal migraines to be specific. After a battery of test I was so glad my doctor tried this medicine. I have been symptom free unless I am severely stressed. I have had no "long term issues" others are stating.
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Reviewer: Tushar vara, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have used this madicin for 3 years, this did not work for which doctor has prescribe me but believe me it was like miracle to me. I was able to get proper sleep, muscle was growing faster, suddenly I was able to score too good grades in collage, able focus on things I do. Feeling happy and fearless. Everything was going great, but its blurred my vision,that's not good going. When I stop taki
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Reviewer: thea, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I used to get 3 totally disabling hemiplegic migraines per week, I was prescribed Rizatriptan at first, however it did not work to help after my migraines had already started. A new doctor wanted to try preventative measures and prescribed Amitriptyline, since then, 3 years later, I have not had a migraine and I've only had to increase my dosage one time. The only side effect that has bothered
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