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Reviewer: Reina, 45-54
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I had back surgery in 2009 it was due to an accident and it was called an ALIF abd they fused L5 &S1 all was going well until I lost my balance and fell and messed it up someway. I went to a Pain Management and the doctor put me on Methadone worked up to 30mg 3x a day and Roxicodone 30mg 4x a day so yea I was pretty doped up I guess you could say all though it helped my pain. That brings us to
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Reviewer: karlah, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I take 300 mg twice a day and that keeps the severe pain I experience with my neuropathy in my feet in check. Extremely affective
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Reviewer: Sam, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have had terrible Sleep with this drug. Hypnotic jerks and Muscle Twitching.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with nerve pain due to “accessive” alcohol use. I was experiencing pain, burning, and discomfort in my legs. This drug was like a miracle.
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Reviewer: sugarbear, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Being a Diabetic this medication has made my diabetes get out of control. I have started to take insulin. Something I didn't want to take. I do get sleepy after taking the meds.
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