I have been on this drug for apprx 11 yrs now for my REM sleep related to my Fibromyalgia. It works wonders, I can't sleep without it! And it helps with the nighttime pain. BUT, since I have been on it all these years it has put 30lbs on me! Seriously, I used to be 120lbs with never a weight issue in my life. And I am a "clean" eater. Almost a vegetarian. I've just been considering talking with m...
I am shocked how many different "diagnosis" doctors treat with this drug! This is exactly why I do NOT see doctors. I refuse to be a lab rat. If you are depressed...change your lifestyle. DON'T Take mind altering drugs.
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Ms.D | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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This medication was taken in 50mg dosages for me nightly but it made me gain over 50 pounds in less than 4 months. I was having high bood pressure problems and I was almost 200 pounds
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babs26037 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Neuropathic Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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worked for pain, but made me disoriented and foggy for 2 days after 1 dose. no longer take it.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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nanny | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more |
9/20/2007
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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It keeps Migraines away, but it also helps me sleep. If I don't take it, I don't sleep.If I run out , my family will get it for me. they say I am really grumpy with out it.
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Anonymous |
9/19/2007
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 3.3
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rdbush | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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