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Ambien CR	7.93	7.52	3.68	14
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Adrafinil, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Energy	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%
Mental Clarity	33.3%	0%	33.3%	0%	33.3%
Pain	0%	0%	66.7%	33.3%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	33.3%	0%	33.3%	33.3%	0%

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Commonly Reported Adrafinil Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Anxiety	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Euphoria	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%

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Change in Behavior	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Adrafinil

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01 Oct 2013

For some time i have searched for something that would make me feel more awake, but lakking the side effects of common stimulants.I have found that in adrafinnil in a dosage of 50-100 mg 3 times a day. As side effects i have noticed some pinches in my pancreas thats why i cycle the use of this compound. Also my dreams are very vivid and i remember them wel , but they have been a little dark.Dreamt i had a stroke for example.

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