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Have been taking peritol but the drowsiness is affecting me.. what vitamins /supplements can i use to counter it's effects for drowsiness?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Stopthe peritol: It is a combined herbal compound- no way of knowing which ingredient causes the issues. Stop for 1 week.

Answered 2/13/2015

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Have been taking peritol but the drowsiness is affecting me.. what vitamins /supplements can i use to counter it's effects for drowsiness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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