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Hello, can clonidine be used for ADHD as an off label treatment option? I also have sleeping problem so was thinking if Clonidine has the potential to help with both.

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Clonidine is one of the drugs used in the treatment is ADHD. I recommend that you discuss with your treating doctor before you take any medication. Doctors prescribe the suitable medication looking at ... Read More

Taking clonidine from past 5 months, now planning for pregnancy, how many days before pregnancy I should have completely stopped clonidine.

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Hi, I got fever day before yesterday. Have booked RT PCR test for tomorrow. But due to anxiety , I am not getting sleep in the night. Any medication for sleeping problem due to anxiety.

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Start medications for immunity. ... Read More

My mother is aged 70 she is suffering from last 5 years, no proper sleeping feels,now days no sleeping happened, also almost feeling of anxiety, irritating behavior plz guide what to do in Ayurveda !!

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Thanks for asking we have very effective herbal medicine for manoroga permanent cure ayurveda sanjeevaniherbal Clinic in laxminagar delhi ... Read More

I'm suffering from anxiety attacks and not able to sleep at nights. I think alot when i try to get a sleep. I'm not feeling well due to which im not able to concentrate on my studies.

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Hello.. Well these symptoms are common and normal if this is related to your exam stress, or nearing yitr final exams or so...It's natural and it will come back to normal once this phase passes off... ... Read More

Hi doctor, i am having anxiety and difficulty sleeping after i started taking becosules...can becosules cause anxiety and insomnia??

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No but you need to take psychology counselling. Consult online ... Read More

Respected Doctor, I have sleep and anxiety disorder from few couple of days. (,In an about a month now) could you please provide the medication for the same?

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Better to consult psychiatrist Practice Belly breathing , you can learn from u tube ... Read More

I am feeling from anxiety disorder . Nit able to sleep properly .Please let me know how to overcome this

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Need detailed history and evaluation ... Read More

I have sleep anxiety for few days where i feel i cant fall asleep . Can ayurveda cure my problem permanently ?

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Yes definitely first diagnose your prakriti ( body nature) and then consult properly. ... Read More

I have anxiety and its hard to sleep, i stay awake thinking till early morning and cant fall asleep unless i am very tired , are valerian root tablets safe to take to sleep?

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Consult a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and Management of the case..See the evidence based treatment for anxiety disorders are Medications and therapy..So I can't comment on your question about ... Read More

Hello doctors, I wanted to understand about ER and ER for sleep problems and hyperarousal. Do these medicines help sleep long term as long as the medicine is continued, or do they mainly help only initially because of sedation? After the body develops tolerance to the sedating effect, do they still help by calming hyperarousal/overactive brain acti

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Hello, You’ve asked a very thoughtful and important question. In many people with hyperarousal, chronic anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum traits, or long-standing insomnia, the problem is not just lack ... Read More

I used to masturbate daily since around 2014 mainly to help myself fall asleep. It was never due to strong sexual urge or feeling horny, it just became part of my sleep routine before bed. Since 2020, after learning about sleep hygiene and using supplements like melatonin and magnesium glycinate, my sleep problem has improved a lot. I no longer fee

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Hi A lot of details in a single question But good that u have studied about urself in detail Clonidine is actually taken when when a person is feeling restless and agitated. When his daily activit ... Read More

Hi , I have anxiety and sleeping issues because of my cystitis issues. Can't concentrate on my daily life and also have anxiety issues. Am also trying for pregnancy. Taking quitipin half dose at night from past 1month but want to know if Doxepin is more safe or not? Can anyone prescribe me doxepin tablet??

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Different people respond to different medications depending on the symptoms and individual response. Doxepin might increase urinary stasis and worsen your cystitis. Consult a psychiatrist and get the ... Read More

Every time I felt anxiety, I go to bed OA 10 pm but sleep around 2 am. Always over thinking about future. Pls advice

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ... Read More

I need to come out from anxiety and sleeping pills.Is it possible? I am on medication from time and now want to come out.

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Hi I can really understand how much u are suffering and now want to be off medication. First of all what u need to know is yes it is possible to get rid of anxiety and subsequently the medicines. How ... Read More

Feeling lightheaded and sleep disturbance anxiety think negative things all time got panic and irritated easily

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Hi These are classic anxiety symptoms your body and mind are stuck in overdrive. The lightheadedness, poor sleep, constant negative thinking, and irritability happen because your nervous system isn’t ... Read More

Doctors I have anxiety since 5 years . anxiety of dying with heart attack.i fell I get heart attacks and I will die.thats anxiety I will accept now..but nowadays whenever I get nap of sleep or some sleep in afternoon on my shop ..I can't describe what I fell ..little nap gives me anxiety I can't this happen to me when I sleep I get anxiety other wi

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What you are experiencing is anxiety, not a heart attack. Anxiety can create body sensations (like palpitations, chest tightness, or fear after naps) that feel scary, but they are not dangerous. At yo ... Read More

I had anxiety disorder 2 years ago. I took allopathy medicines for almost 8 months and I was fine after that. Now after almost 1 year I am having little anxiety issues. Though my anxiety is not that severe, I still get few anxiousness unnecessarily irrespective of the situation. And I have been having this sleep disturbances issues since many more.

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Don't panic sir.. Start proper ayurvedic medicine Without any side effects .. To live a healthy lifestyle ... Read More

Alprazolam better than clonezapam for better quality sleep.cause 0.25 clonezapam not working me for good sleep.little type sleep.

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Follow sleep hygiene ie avoiding caffeine in evening, good room conditions like dark room and temperature control. Stress relaxation techniques also will help . If your problem persists despite all th ... Read More

I have anxiety 9 years ago.but that's time insomnia problem little.then consult doctor.2 month medicine cure me.after 4 years same problem.then again consult doctor.medicine cure 3 months.after 2 years same problem.then doctor course 1 year medicine.then ok condition me.but this year February month I have problem anxiety with very much insomnia.wha

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You need to analyse the cause factor of anxiety which leads to insomnia. You should consult a psychologist for the analysis. Meanwhile you can continue with clonazepam at bed time if tha gives relief ... Read More

Dear sir I am hypochondriac person I am suffering from 1 year I used some medicine sir Morning albozolam 0.25mg Night clonozepam 0.5mg sir Present I am fully anxiety and any time sleeping mode sir Continues thoughts running in my brain I am restless sir Please advise some medicine Present situation sir

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Please consult an experienced psychiatrist (or continue with your doctor if he/she is an experienced psychiatrist) and get the treatment reviewed without any delay. Once you start feeling better, plea ... Read More

I have sleep anxiety whenever after few days of sleeping problem although now I m sleeping without medicine but in the mind always think come about sleep whether today will able to sleep or not...n mind suddenly become active during night..and it becomes difficult for me to fall sleep..is there any medicines for this issue?

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Definitely medicines are there for your problem ..consult and discuss the problem so that we can provide you better treatment ... Read More

My heart always beats fast.. I have anxiety and get tired easily even after walking some time or after coming up from stairs... I always feel like crying... When I sleep I sleep a lot... But when I am unable to sleep I am constantly awake whole night... I overthink alot

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Hello. I understand the anxiety is sometimes overwhelming but it is manageable. The physical symptoms which you are experiencing is your body reacting to stress. Sleep is often disturbed as our mind i ... Read More

I have been experiencing bad and anxiety these days. I'm not able to sleep at night..and if at all I sleep a little then when I wake up, I feel out of breath and something stuck in my throat... What should I do?

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Consult a psychologist to discuss and share the issues you go through.. They will be helpful in understanding your problems and help you to overcome those issues.. ... Read More

I have sleeping issues. I cannot sleep at night properly. I have many problems in my life and in my family and due to which I get too stressed and feel anxious and sometimes get panic attacks also. I am also taking alcohol from the last 3 months (almost daily) to get asleep during the night and smoking also in stress. How can I get relief from stre

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Hi, I am feeling signs of anxiety from past 2 weeks. I have increased heartbeat and I got my check up done from cardiologist as well ecg and echo. Everything came out to be normal. The issue is at night the heart beat seems to increase and I think about it and hence no sleep. Please help me.

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It's better you identity stressors (number them all) and identity triggers. It could be somatisation related ... Read More

During sleep, sometimes I walk During sleep. I talk during sleep. While sleeping I face difficulty in breathing. Heart beats increase during the sleep. And sometimes I am unable to sleep for the nights.

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Dr I am facing anxiety issue unable to control my emotions , having regular problem with sleeping but since last few days I haven't slept and at any moment I started crying just with feeling that something gone far from me.plz tell me how to overcome or its normal .

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Consult a psychiatrist get your anxiety symptoms evaluated and follow the treatment. Most recover well and early with treatment. Good luck ... Read More

I consulted for sleep anxiety 2 month ago my psychiatrist prescribed vaniz 75 initially and after 15 days vaniz xr150 but my sleep was improved from last week and now dr prescribed zosert 50 along with vaniz xr 150 for next 20 days. I asked dr why you adding medicine dr told me it's for decreasing the dosage of vaniz. Please help it's not create an

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I dont know why he is adding another medication if u are maintaining well on previous one. it needs consultation, u can take second opinion ... Read More

Actually I am taking medication for my anxiety (daxid50, clonazepam, provanol) since 1month. Now My problem is when I take nap in after noon after wake up I really feel very uncomfortable felling.i also feel when I start sleeping always some thought are running in my back of mind just like my mind is active but my body is rest. even i am not able t

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I can understand sir ..as u r in now career growing phase your concentration is most important apart from your anxiety related issues nothing to worry we will modify your dose once you consult and adj ... Read More

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