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Reviewer: Sleepless in Cleveland , 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have chronic insomnia & I have tried so many meds. I still don’t get but about 3 nights of sleep a week taking 15 mags. My dr wanted me to go up to 30 but my system just couldn’t tolerate it. I would love to take a more natural sleep aid with less side effects. So far none have worked for me.
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Reviewer: SleeplessInArizona, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Restoril doesn't work at all. Awful. Zero stars.
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Reviewer: la_phoenix2 6zfsxv, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I just took it for the first time after not sleeping for 2 days. I slept violently, woke frequently with my heart racing, and had severe leg cramps. I refuse to take it again.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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It's a life saver ,however I am finding I need a nap everyday too. That might not be related. I can skip some nights ,but no more than 1 at a time. I have been on it for about 3 months.
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Reviewer: eann, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Have had insomnia for years. took many over the counter and Rx meds, and finally got Restoril. it helps, i sleep and my anxiety is greatly reduced. it's very effective even though i have been taking it more than 10 years. I am older and cannot sleep without the restoril.
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