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Can I take Modafinil to enhance cognitive performance?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with chronic tension headache. Next, to the headache, I have observed a decline in my cognitive skills (learning, concentration). I can take care of the headache using meditation techniques, however, I am not able to deal with the decline, which is causing degrada... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that Modafinil is a drug used in other medical conditions, but I do not think that this drug is appropriate in your clinical condition. This drug is usually indicated in persons suffering from increased daily sleepiness or s... Read Full »
Can Modafinil help with my tiredness and sleepiness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old mom of a 5 year old. I am excessively tired and have a need to sleep at all times. I had CBC done, and my eosinophils are high, and my MPV is low, but everything else came back fine. My body aches, and I feel horrible. I have bruises that appear out of nowhere all ove... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms which you described are suggestive of hematological disorder, which can explain both easy fatigability and bruises. You need to get your coagulation profile tested, and peripheral smear for any abnormal cell. Get ANA (antinuclear antibody) and CRP (C-reactive... Read Full »
Why am I unable to concentrate and feel sleepy?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel sleepy when I try to concentrate on certain things. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to know regarding your problems. Can you please elaborate on the problem? When do you try to concentrate, in the day time or night? How is your sleep at night? Please answer the above questions. Read Full »
I feel fragile after sleeping. How to overcome my ongoing depression symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42 year old male. I feel extremely weak after sleeping in the afternoon on weekends. And even after taking breakfast I feel sleepy, and I sleep off. I got a kidney transplant done five years back, and I am under psychiatric treatment from the past 15 years. I currently take the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are on 20 mg Nexito (Escitaprolam), Modafinil 25 mg, and 25 mg Quetiapine, even with these medicines, your symptoms are persistent. So, some minor changes in medicines will help you to come out of these symptoms. In suggest try taki... Read Full »
Is the lack of sleep for years being in a navy submarine the reason for my sleep disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I worked in the navy submarine for four years, and I did not get any proper sleep for years. I have had two sleep studies and MLST. The first study shows N3 as 3.1%, and the second study shows N3 as 1.8%. MLST results were 6.7 minutes of sleep latency and 1 REM cycle. I am taking anti... Read Full »
Dr. Florilyn Joyce Chulsi Bentrez
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. Kindly answer the following; 1) Do you drink alcohol, caffeine, or other drugs? 2) Is there any pain or discomfort? 3) Do you take daytime naps? 4) Can you stop Modafinil for now? 5) Do you feel depressed? Thanks. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am an agency leader with a lot of work that lasts up to 17 hours. I was suggested to take Modalert 200 mg. After taking the medication, I have headaches, dry throat, vomiting, and toothache. So I consulted a pharmacist, who suggested taking a Pacimol active tablet. I use Modalert to e... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. You are taking a high dose of Modalert (Modafinil) and hence have side effects of medication. I suggest you start with a low-dose Modalert 50 mg tablet. It must not be taken on an empty stomach. Do take rest as... Read Full »
Can fat burner medications interfere with anti-rabies vaccine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on an anti-rabies vaccination. I am very worried as I have been on other medications which I believe may interfere with rabies vaccine: 1. Modafinil, 2. Fat burner (Ingredients:-Yohimbine,Bioperine,Guggulsterones,Synephrine,Caffeine). Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your medical history, I went through, I would suggest that the above mentioned medicine will not interfere with rabies vaccine. However, keep rabies vaccine as the top priority and if possible stop other medications till the course is done as rabies is a much mor... Read Full »
How does a CPAP machine work to treat sleep apnea?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old male. My height 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) and weight is about 253 lbs. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about five years back. During the sleep test, the AHI (apnea-hypopnoea index) recorded was around 35. Now I use the ResMed Escape Auto CPAP (continuous positive ai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So, for sleep apnea, I will not tell you theoretical points. Instead, I will help you with practical solutions only. We have the following options: 1. If you are overweight, just reduce it. Reduce 20% of your weight, and you would probably even not require a CPAP... Read Full »
Do psychological problems appear secondary to sleep apnea?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from sleep apnea and some psychological problems. I strongly suspect that the two are related and that sleep apnea is causing psychological problems. About four years back, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea when the AHI was around 30. Gradually, my weight increased over ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concerns. With available details, it is almost transparent that you are suffering from sleep apnea and secondary mixed anxiety-depressive disorder (MADD), which means sleep apnea itself causes anxiety and mood depression. Now regard... Read Full »
I sleep for 13 hours a day. Is it fine to take Modafinil to reduce my sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old male, all my life I have required about 13 hours sleep every night, regardless of the bedtime. If I get the 13 hours sleep, I am not tired the next day, but if I only get 10 hours sleep, I will be very tired that day and also get a sleep debt. I went to bed at 8 PM las... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. I have gone through your complaint and I think Modafinil is a good option in your case. Modafinil is used to decrease excessive sleepiness and enhances memory and cognitive functions. Modafinil can have some side effects, which are headaches, ... Read Full »