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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I took this for migraine prevention when other preventative options were causing weight gain. This worked well in preventing migraines and weight loss but the side effects were awful. I had depression and agitation as well as nausea. I had to stop taking the medication.
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Reviewer: Jill0459, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I would like to find out the mg that you can get, I'm on 3-25mg 3 times a day I think I need a higher mg.
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Reviewer: Daisy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Main purpose-Migraines. Only been taking for 4 weeks. Tried many medications over numerous years. So far I have had only one...that's a change from about 3 a week. I have lost a couple of pounds-always a plus. And to those complaining about being tired or feeling ill --I have a sleep disorder. Take it at night. That solves both. Helps with sleeping and you want feel bad when you're slee
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am taking this for migraines. I am on 25mg twice a day, which is a fairly low dose from what I understand but I can already tell a difference in my migraines. Not only have I had fewer (I was having 3-4 a week) but my headaches are taking longer to turn into migraines. They stay at just annoyance for much longer and sometimes even go away before getting worse. I'm still increasing the dose a
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Reviewer: twinkie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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