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Reviewer: chet, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: klockemy, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with benign hand tremors by my neurologist. I was prescribed Primidone 50mg. This stuff is great, no more hand tremors and a return of strength to the effected hand. I was a little drowsy the first week of taking it, but when taken at bedtime, it can actually help you sleep. Now, I don't get the sleepy side effects, but my hand is tremor free. Even if I miss a dose, my han
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Reviewer: tprochko@aol.com, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I experienced unusually high drowsiness and my head felt like it was whiling which was interfering with my work. I do not recommend this medication if you have a job which requires alertness. I had to leave work. There is a hang-over effect into the next day. I am one of the few who cannot tolerate this medication. My neurologist prescibed this for essential tremor.
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Reviewer: preidone, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: gvangundy, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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My hands shake to the point that I can not even use them. When I hold a glass of water to drink the shanking gets so bad that I must use both hands.
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