"this medication made me sleepy when i first started it or have to bump up my dosage for a few days, but the side effect goes away. i take mine at night before bed for bipolar, this has drastically improved my quality of life. moods, organization (helped, i&#039;m also adhd) anxiety, and sleeping pattern. i&#039;ve been on it for almost a year now and won&#039;t ever go back. the only bad thing is when i forget to take it for more then two doses, i go manic and don&#039;t sleep. so remember to take it!!"