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previously validated and consists of open and closed ended questions. Following the implementation of various recruitment strategies, consumers were recruited and provided written informed consent. Results: 205 consumers were recruited. The average completion time for the questionnaire was 15 minutes (SD1⁄46.5). Only 11 (5%) consumers required assistance for completion. The three most commonly reported side effects were sedation (77%), difficulty waking up (59%) and anxiety (55%). In contrast the three side effects ranked as most bothersome were weight gain (23%) followed by feeling tired during the day (22%) and difficulty falling asleep (14%). The M3Q provided consumers with the opportunity to write about the impact these side effects had on their lives. Over half (53%) of the consumers reported thinking of stopping their medication; of these 64% had actually stopped taking their medication at some point. Side effects were the most common reason given for non-adherence. Conclusions: The M3Q was completed within a reasonable time frame with little need for clarification, allowing consumers to easily express their subjective experiences with side effects and contrasted the most common side effects with the most bothersome. Further research involving clinicians reviewing completed questionnaires will examine the clinical application of the M3Q.