Jan 7, 2014 (Started May 03, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for unrefreshing or poor sleep)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fibromyalgia)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence), drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 7 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Cutting the pills in half (but taking the same amount) makes the medication work way better. The pill coating is too thick, I guess.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)

Dec 30, 2012 (Started May 03, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for unrefreshing or poor sleep)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for fibromyalgia)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 7 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)

May 5, 2010 (Started May 03, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for fibromyalgia)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence), drowsiness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Makes me fall asleep if I take it during the day, but if I take it before bed, I have a deep, restful sleep, and great dreams.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)

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