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I have been suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness. I need some medication to combat this problem so my work productivity does not suffer

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Hi,for day time lethargy there are two main reasons 1) hypothyroidism 2) lack of exercise . Check your tsh level. ...  Read More

I need a prescription for modalert 200mg 30 pills as I am suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness.

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It may be prescribed by Modern medicine Drs or psychiatrist. But as a Homoeopathic doctor and a counselling psychologist i advice u to consult physician online or offline and chekup ur conditions of h ...  Read More

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I experience extreme day time sleepiness, plz provide me with the best homeopathy medicine. My all test thyroid cbc are fine

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Pl tek protein diet and complete 6-8 hr sleep at night ...  Read More

Hi, I feel to sleepy during the midday. My eyes feel too tired. I've consulted an Eye Specialist & I don't have any problem with it. I do get enough sleep (6-7hrs) during night. Please do suggest anything to avoid this issue of mine.

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What is your weight and height?.... Some times obese people have a condition called obstruction sleep apnea and such ppl feel excessive daytime sleepiness even after sleeping for 6-7 hours. ...  Read More

Heavily Sleepy in Day time. Late Sleeping in night. Acidity at time. 0% interest in work. Get weird thoughts: Will my job be there, Will my Boss spare me, what would be my future etc. Death of my parents, Choking while travelling thru air Close compartment choking etc.I at times feels that my reflex is also not good i.e. catching a ball etc.

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I think it is bipolar or hypomania Consult a counselling psychologist and take some counselling sessions to learn how to combat this situation. ...  Read More

I'm unable to get a sound sleep at night around 4-5 hours and get excessive daytime sleepiness. Especially, after lunch, I'm very sleepy. I did a complete blood test and my sugar levels and other tests are normal. Can you please advise if I need to do any other tests. Please suggest what I need to do.

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Sometimes sleep pattern is disturbed so you cant sleep in night. Get your thyroid levels also. ...  Read More

I am a medical graduate. I am taking Fluoxetine 20 mg once daily (around 11AM) for OCD spectrum disorder/compulsive masturbation.(daily masturbation with overthinking and anxiety) But I feel very lazy and have excessive daytime sleepiness and tiredness and dry eyes making me unable to study for my exams. Is there anyway to change the time of taking

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Ur diagnosis may need certain clarification.. U shd consult a psychiatrist.. ...  Read More

I sleep a lot during the day even though I get a good night sleep. My work productivity has suffer a lot and need some medication to help me combat sleepiness

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I can understand your problem it may be due to some neurological problem or iron and vitamins deficiency do some test and need some medical and physical history to diagnosis of your case for further g ...  Read More

What medicines are used in ayurveda to stop daytime sleepiness and increase alertness. And what are they effectiveness and side effects.?

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There are no specific medications in ayurveda to stop day time sleepiness! Although if you have a deep and mindful sleep at night you won't be feeling sleepy all day! So focus on night sleep than avoi ...  Read More

I have regular 8 hours of sleep at night. Still during the day, I feel sleepy. I feel tired. Body pain. Leg pain. Because of work performance getting impacted. Suggest if medication I should take. Or which doctor to consult.

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Get your blood tested for cbc Regular exercise, proper diet,drinking lots of water should help Deep breathing exercises on a regular basis will hel ...  Read More

I have difficulty falling asleep at night, even after it comes there is a break every 1-2 hours & its not deep. My main issue was throughout daytime sleepiness so i was prescribed ativan but even after 7 hrs deep sleep , the daytime sleepiness issue remains. What seems to be an issue with me?

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Hi there, A detailed medical and psychiatric history and mental status examination is necessary to come for a diagnosis and manage it accordingly. Are you undergoing some stressful event? Have you a ...  Read More

Dear sir Daytime feeling sleepy tiredness low energy. After doing small work feeling tired sleepy. After wake up not feeling refreshing. Due to this unable concentrate my work. This problem from last 10 years. So many doctors are consulted but problem not solved. My blood test, sugar test, thyroid test are normal. I already used vitamin D and c

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Based on the evaluation already done, the symptoms could be geneticaloy determined or due to sleep disordered breathing ...  Read More

Dear sir After wake up feeling sleepy tiredness low energy, joint pains, little hedache and head browsy. After doing small work feeling tired sleepy. After wake up not feeling refreshing. Due to this unable concentrate my work. This problem from last 10 years. So many doctors are consulted but problem not solved. My blood test, sugar test, thyr

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Consult psychologist. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, what can be possible reasons for excessive sleepiness/ drowsy feeling throughout daytime but not evening??

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Generally it’s inactivity and seasonal like in winters it’s more. Best is to do regular exercises and keep your self active. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, its been few months i have been experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness after waking up even after good 6-7 hrs sleep. My eyes feel suddenly groggy,heavy and sleepy within 2 hrs from waking up due to which i have to lie down,close eyes and rest, after resting i feel refreshed, this doesn't happen after sunset.

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I feel very much sleepy in the daytime and having back and neck pain may be due to my profession on sitting bin front of a computer

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Hi dear eat more vegetables and whole fruits, multigrains, sprouts, pulses and legumes, drink plenty of water and exercise daily A homeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results natu ...  Read More

Even after taking a good night sleep, i feel drowsy 2-3 hours after waking up. The sleep becomes uncontrollable at noon. What should I do? Please help. Thank you.

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Sleepiness at day time is due to medicine you are taking. I suggest you to consult good Psychologist for your anxiety issues. ...  Read More

I am taking 1 ashwagandha tablets 250 mg after dinner but I am feeling sleepy during daytime I have just took 1 dosage is there any issue with it ?

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Hi . It has sedative property, I'll won't produce that much sleepy. Do you have sleeping disturbance? Let me know your life style like diet, nature of duty shift. ...  Read More

I want to know the reason , that why do i feel sleepy during daytime in office. Currently i am suffering from dry cough and cold.

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Your sleep might be incomplete or else your office would be very quiet. ...  Read More

I have been taking oleanz10 for last 10 years and I feel sleepiness whole day and I also read online that this tab has side effects of sleepiness so there is any substitute for this tab which does not have side effect of sleepiness

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Yes.. olanzapine can cause drowsiness in day time...yes it can be substituted with another antipsychotics...But the point to be noted that it depends on your diagnosis and the current state of your di ...  Read More

Hi, I am 25 and currently works in night shifts for past 2 months. Since then my sleep is affecting very badly during daytime. I feel sleepy in office during night but when comes back to home to bed. sleep doesnt comes . hardly 3 to 4 hours of sleep till evening. please suggest something... Does it needs attention...

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HELLO, NOT AT ALL. TABLET PROPRANOLOL 40MG ONE AT NIGHT BEFORE GOING TO DUTY. THAN YOU CAN SLEEP IN MORNING HOURS. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

I do have comfortable sleep at night , i sleep around 1 AM and wakeup around 9 Am in morning. Still after that , in my office hours , i struggle to sit and focus on my computer.After 1-2hours, eyes start shutting down, i do try coffee but that too could not help after 1hour. please help

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I suggest you to connect to me for further better advise after knowing some more important history that's required in your case ...  Read More

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