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Reviewer: charleneinfla, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This just did not work for me at all, I was up for hours after taking it and would have to take an OTC just to get some sleep. It is not for people with true sleeping disorders.
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Reviewer: Dee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have taken Sonata for over 4 months. I liked it but the cost was I high so I changed to Restoril Big mistake. Restoril does nothing to put me to sleep its like taking candy. Sonata worked however lately it does not work as fast as before. I think it is because I have had a tragdey in my life. However I plan to go back to Sonata in spite of the cost.
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Reviewer: JB CHARLIE, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This was the WORST I have ever taken. I took it at 10 and never went to sleep until 5AM and then had horrible nightmares. I was not able to move my right arm and little for the left. A walking zombie the next day and nauseated. Pitching these after trying it twice.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I fall asleep very quickly with this drug. After four of sleep, I am up the rest of the night
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Reviewer: dewthedew69, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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to the people that say its doesn't last too long , well they are right its supposed to work for up to 4 hours, its main use is to put you to sleep, thats why you would take ambien which is a full 8 hour dose but then you will feel hung over and groggy the next day, any other questions about sleep aids feel free 2 ask me ive taken them all
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