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I have a question about Clonidine ER for sleep: Does the sleep benefit of Clonidine ER come mainly from its sedative effect? If a person develops tolerance to the sedation over time, does it still continue to help with sleep? For patients who develop tolerance to the sedation but still sleep better, how is Clonidine ER helping their sleep? Or does

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Hi, "Clonidine ER can make people sleepy and is sometimes used off-label to help with sleep in certain situations, but it is not primarily a sleeping pill. Whether it is appropriate depends on your me ...  Read More

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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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

I am planning to ask my psychiatrist for Clonidine ER but I dont see Clonidine er Available I did Google and I only find Clonidine instant release I Didn’t get Clonidine extended release Is it Available I need for adhd and sleep

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Hi.. clonidine er is not available in india ...  Read More

My psychiatrist prescribed clonidine for sleep, and another doctor prescribed clomiphene. I forgot to tell the doctor who prescribed clomiphene that I am already taking clonidine. Is it generally okay to take these two medicines together, or should I go back to my doctor and tell them about the clonidine before starting clomiphene?

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Hi, yes. Better inform your treating doctor ...  Read More

My psychiatrist currently has me taking clonidine for sleep. Another doctor recently prescribed clomiphene, but I forgot to mention that I am already taking clonidine. Should I contact the doctor and inform them about the clonidine before taking the first dose of clomiphene, or is this combination generally considered okay? I’m mainly concern

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No problem with taking them both. ...  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

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

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

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

I had too much hope with clonidine for sleep.doctor prescribed 75mcg. half of the 150mcg every night.instant release. I added self magnesium glycinate melatonin From last three nights I was sleeping only for 1 or 2 hours. Before adding clonidine I was sleeping well around 6 hours? What can be reason? Have you ever seen such? Does it cause insomnia

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It usually helps improve sleep rather than causing insomnia. ...  Read More

Hi doctors, My psychiatrist has recommended me clonidine 150 mcg IR at night for impulsivity and sleep issues. I haven’t started it yet because I’m a bit worried about blood pressure reduction. My current BP is around 120/80, age 30, male. I understand it’s not possible to give an exact prediction, but can anyone give an approxima

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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

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

I frequently experiencing significant anxiety in social situations. This includes heightened sense of self-consciousness and discomfort while interacting with other particularly strangers. I often feel embarrassed and I am deeply concerned about being judged in social situations. This causes my body to freeze, my heart to race, sweating and blushin

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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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