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Reviewer: arthur, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I had a bad case of migraines, and I was underweight because I did not want to eat because of all the migraines I was having. I start taking this medication and I gained 35Lbs in three months and the migrains stopped. I was not sleepy and I was able to work without crying about my head. I have so much energy and I am happy that someone told me about this medication.
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Reviewer: kcp, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)
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My son was prescribed this med when he was 9. He is now 10. It definately helps to increase appetite but he has to take med in the early evening or he will be too sleepy for school in the morning. However, on Saturdays it does help him to catch up on much needed sleep.
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Reviewer: tsanders, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This medication has helped me gain the weight I have always wanted. I went from a size 0 to a size 4 in 2 months.
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Reviewer: KO, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This medication has definitely increased my appetite. But, it causes me extreme fatigue, even though my dosage is low. Therefore. I am unable to take the medication as recommended because it causes extreme drowsiness. Nonetheless, it has done that which it was intended to do.
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