It took me 3 nights to figure out I just needed 1/3 of the pill to sleep all night and not feel sleepy the next day. I absolutely love it. I have restless leg syndrome and ADHD so sleeping at night without meds is impossible. I just hope there are no long term effects from using it every night. Does anybody know if there are?
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I've been taking medication for sleep on & off for 20 years. THEY ALL CAN BE DANGEROUS & ALL ARE ADDICTING! With that said, I would never suggest anyone taking anything for sleep for more than 3 days UNLESS under the CONSTANT (weekly) care of a seasoned sleep professional that KNOWS that all of these medications have the potential to become addictive and can be dangerous. I've literally been to ov...
MusicCan HelpYouHeal! ( Or your cat!) | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2008
Condition: Other
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Have had trouble sleeping following mild stroke...this stuff is good... take 1/3 of the tablet, once took 1/4 and that was good too. Cannot cut up any smaller...son has to do this for me! one person reviewing this took 1/8! Cheers and sweet dreams!
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Harriette | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/16/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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It took me 3 nights to figure out I just needed 1/3 of the pill to sleep all night and not feel sleepy the next day. I absolutely love it. I have restless leg syndrome and ADHD so sleeping at night without meds is impossible. I just hope there are no long term effects from using it every night. Does anybody know if there are?
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casalvodds | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
4/1/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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Leaves me with 1/2 next day semi-groggy. I use only 1/8th of the tablet when needed. Very effective in producing sleep. History of children expiring on the full dose, esp babies in child care centers. It is a very powerful and effective drug when used correctly.
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RONA SMOKE | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/20/2008
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I USE THIS TO SLEEP AND TO HELP WITH CHRONIC SKIN ITCHING. I ALWAYS FELT FINE IN THE MORNING AS LONG AS I TAKE IT EARLY ENOUGH. USUALLY ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE GOING TO BED. IF I DON'T TAKE IT AND WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT I TRY TO AVOID IT OR TAKE JUST 1/2 DOSE.
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Periwink4 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/5/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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Beware of the hangover effect! It works very well, however I could not take it on a work night! Maybe half the dose.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/3/2008
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if you need to get to sleep works very well no hang over feeling... very safe
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female |
2/16/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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I take only one half tab, so 12.5mg/night. Stress in my life has been at an all time high, but with this I become drowsy in about 15 minutes and sleep well through the night. No side effects in the a.m. I have never had to take a whole tab. I am an RN
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
1/12/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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a question | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/3/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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I dont have a problem falling asleep, but if i wake up in the nite (kids etc) this helps me fall asleep v easily, which is important. It is so good, I take 1/2 a dose almost every work nite. Is this safe in the long run?
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/22/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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use of doxylamine succinate as a sleep aid is very effective, much more so than diphenhydramine. The only side effect is daytime drowsiness if I am not physically active.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
10/20/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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no hang over feeling like with diphenhydramine
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/8/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
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