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Since 2 weeks ago, I always feel sleepy in late afternoon (5pm onward up to 7pm) I am on maintenance medication for BP, Cholesterol and elevated sugar.

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Get your sugar oevels tested again. Take a mid noon nap to avoid this. ...  Read More

I was suffering from depression last year (started October) and was under treatment. At the time of depression I used to feel that my mind was not working and completely stopped, Voice impacted, pain in entire body, irritation and lack of energy. At time I used to cry a lot and fee that I am in lot of problem (When actually I was not). I was unde

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Depression and Sleep disorder often have similar symptoms. In your case, we need to evaluate the both. Recurrence of symptoms may suggest the recurrent depressive disorder. ...  Read More

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For the past 2-3 days I'm feeling very sleepy sleepy in the afternoon after the meal inspite of having more than 7 hrs sleep at night!!! I'm having Itracanazole and Deslor twice daily after the meals,is this the reason???

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Hi! Deslor can be taken once at 7 pm. ...  Read More

Why I feel sleepy from 7pm to 9 pm . I sleep daily in afternoon for two hours . But I feel sleepy after sleeping 2 hours daily in evening . What should I do please prescribe.

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Hello. Since I don't know the nature of your work or your daily routine, it is only possible to provide general guidelines. 1. Please ensure that you have a balanced diet and eat your meals on time. ...  Read More

Im always sleepy . I can sleep from 8pm to 8am and still be sleepy. I dont understand why im always sleepy

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Get blood test for thyroid done ...  Read More

I don't know why but I have become very sleepy from last 2 days...Is it something for concern? If yes what can I do?

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May be due to lack of physical activity or any other certain reasons .kindly consult online for assessment n treatment ...  Read More

Every day i going to sleep at 12:00am and wake up 5:00am. But Every day i feel sleepy even when iam driving also i feel sleepy what should i do...

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Lack of deep sleep in the night will cause day time drowsiness. Lack of deep sleep could be due to stress anxiety or depression. It can also be due to obstructive sleep apnea where a person has snorin ...  Read More

Does thyroid problem cause sleepiness? My TSH level is 7. Taking medicine currently. Can this make me sleepy?

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Consult online ...  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

I feel sleepy in the morning and at afternoon. And it takes 1 hr at night to sleep. It is affecting my studies very much!! What should i do?

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Oral Contraceptive should be start within first days of period, but if a female has no period while giving breastfeeding to baby, So then how can she start birth control tablet to avoid pregnancy. Because she has no period.

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My blood pressure stays at 160/95 and it causes dizziness/breathlessness/shakiness/numbness and extreme weakness. I tried taking lower mg (Telmikind 20 mg) but my blood pressure goes up again in the evening so I switched to 40 mg as advised . I take it every morning at 9AM and just recently my blood pressure went up at night even while on medicatio

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U need proper evaluation ...  Read More

"I am 23 years old. I feel anxious every day. I feel very sleepy after eating, weak, and I don't enjoy anything. I am scared to do any work. What should I do?"

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Hi, thank you for sharing your concern. It must be emotionally distressing to feel anxious every day along with weakness, sleepiness after eating, and not enjoying your daily activities. From what you ...  Read More

Pregabalin was prescribed for nerve pain. After taking that table I feel more sleepy, if i take pregabalin at night, I sleep till late in the morning, feel dizziness next day. Is this side effect of medicine?

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Take half tab night or contact no ...  Read More

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Hi good morning Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case so I can help you For further guidance on it Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur quary and advise ...  Read More

Is female get pregnant during postpartum ? is menstruation happen during postpartum? What kind of situation cause to get pregnant during postpartum ?

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Consult please. ...  Read More

Is it safe and ok to use tab, Domperidone 10mg three times daily. and cap, esomperazole 40mg once daily or twice daily, instead of domperidone 30mg + Esomperazole 40mg capsule ?

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Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question I need complete details regarding ur case so I can help you For further guidance on it and medicine Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur qu ...  Read More

Is it safe and effective to eat flunarizine capsule and fluoxetine capsule together ? ... ... ... .. .

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Google will give you a better answer for this For us important part is why have you been prescribed both together ...  Read More

Currently I am feeling sleepy and feel like taking rest more than often. Is this something to worry about?

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It’s ok to feel sleepy and taking extra rest once a while but if you have any other issues or symptoms along with these, it may need some investigations. Generally summers makes all feel so due to sho ...  Read More

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Osteoarthritis at age of 19? Share your xray ...  Read More

I am taking Nexito LS from 27 days.I am facing more agitation.I am feeling sleepiness most of the time.How to stop this medicine?

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Hi, maybe dose adjustment can help. Consult online for a second opinion ...  Read More

Having sleepiness since taking pressure medicine Dilnip 10. She is taking the medicine early in the morning in empty stomach and then 30min before dinner. She is also having loss of appetite. What to do kindly suggest

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What is her BP now??? If it’s less than 150/90mmhg , then takes half of the dose daily ...  Read More

My son had light fever in afternoon and now is getting chills. After covering him in blankets his body is highly warm and hands is cold. He vomitted in the morning and it continues till now. Whatever he eats, he vomits it out. Have kept him hydrated. Please help no doctor available nearby 60 km.

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Hi Doctors I feel sleepy all day, no energy full day. Even coffee tea or any other thing don't work for me. What can be the reason for this

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Can Hypertension causes palpitation ? I mean is Hypertension one of the reason for Palpitation ? ...

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Yes it can cause palpitations in few people ...  Read More

I've tried several antidepressants over time, but every one of them makes me feel very sleepy during the day, even if I take it at night. What can I do to stop feeling so drowsy?

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Kindly check with your doctor if the dosages need to be adjusted. Also, tablets and counselling should go together. Please book a session for counselling. ...  Read More

From last 15 days, I have been facing symptoms of half headache on right side with sometime dizzyness. Also feeling sleepy. Headache is mild mostly on right-back of head. BP is normal. Sometime on front-right even in eye. Head feels little tight. Plz assist on this. I don't smoke, non-alcoholic and vegetarian. Always eat home-made food.

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Hi looks like you are suffering with migraine. Kindly connect for detailed history and treatment course for you ...  Read More

I feel like digestion is happening , but again and again something is stuck in throat, once burp comes , throat will become free, again feels like something is there again burp And feeling extremely sleepy in the day time and even night time , uncontrollable , This issue will be there for one or two week , after that it goes automatically ,then I

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I had been feeling very sleepy for 2 days and fatigued also on 5th March i had delivered a baby my doctor recommended calcium tablets yesterday I had a health check up and my calcium levels are in normal range my hb is 10.7, esr is 26 my vit d is 19 here are my attached reports please do guide

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Hello Just check if fever is not there or urine infection If not it is just tiredness due to baby works and restless nights Just take multivitamin or paracetamol for fatigue ...  Read More

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