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Reviewer: 7-12 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)
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I use this medication for my son who has ADHD to help him sleep, my only concern is that sometimes he gets a stomach ache.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Effectiveness diminishes with usage.
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Reviewer: Debbie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I take as directed and fall asleep much easier. I do not feel a drugged feeling in the morning. Debbie
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Reviewer: skdora33, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This has worked for me.Due to many asthma medications over the past 15 years,I have had chronic insomnia & sleep deprivation. I tried Ambien butthe side effectI experienced was sleep walking,which was frightening. I also took Tylenol PM, but I was concerned about the possible side effects. My doctor recommended benadryal. If I don't get at least 8 hrs of sleep, I will feel drowsy for quite
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Reviewer: pammie50, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year
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I believe I am taking too much and actually posioning myself. I take 150 mg every night for months. i am now experiencing very heavy body, it feels like I,m carrying 50lb weights on each ankle, and I quickly get out of breathe when walking.
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