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    Condition: Anxious
    4/28/2019 9:34:01 PM

    Reviewer: Heretohelp-Kevin, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Was prescribed to me to treat constantly high anxiety. It will take a few weeks for it to kick in so just hang in there. Started off taking 15mg a day x3. That worked for me, but was feeling a little anxious yet after a few months so the dose was doubled 10mg x3....that was a little too much, felt kinda dizzy. You have to find the sweet spot as to your dosage and work with the doctor to find it. T ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Anxious
    2/11/2019 12:26:26 PM

    Reviewer: lucy, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    This medication was a life changer for me, it made a difference the day after I took it. This is a magical pill, no side effects. Wonder pill.

    Condition: Anxious
    1/16/2019 12:43:07 PM

    Reviewer: LucyLoo42, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    My doctor prescribed this as good for anxiety just like Tranxene which I have been taking for 20 plus years with no problems. Well, other than you can no longer take Tranxene and similar medication while taking pain meds. This pill was prescribed at 15mg twice a day. I liked that the pill was easy to break, but that is where it ended. I felt like my chest was going to explode and was so jittery I ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Anxious
    11/1/2018 1:23:24 PM

    Reviewer: Jest, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    No matter what time of day, I took a low dose, it would cause for me to have a terrible headache and chest pain. Stopped taking it right away and have not had either issue since.

    Condition: Anxious
    7/15/2018 4:23:51 AM

    Reviewer: dicky4664, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

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