Medical Advice on "Sleep Medicine"

I get irresistible sleep attack during day time and sleep paralysis. What is the possible cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irresistible sleep attacks during daytime are called narcolepsy. They are usually considered harmful and should be treated with stimulant drugs. Amphetamines are used to treat them. Sleep paralysis is also treated wi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

I do not get enough sleep at night and feel tired throughout the day. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you are concerned as sleep is vital for a proper functioning of the body. We need to look at a few things like have you gained weight recently or does this coincide with the sleep disturbances you have been ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mashfika N Alam

How to treat recent bout of insomnia caused due to stress?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a unique situation and though I do not have a clear answer to your complaints, I can give you some relevant advice. The first thing to do is to evaluate your insomnia. I would suggest you use a camera to video ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

What is the difference of sleep disturbance caused by hormonal problem and stress?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, we should know the patient's gender. Then, if female, ask if the sleep problems are all the time or more evident prior to periods due date? Then, I would ask both female and male patients to run a thyroid funct...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

Will Zopiclone prescribed for sleep intervene with birth control medication?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agent, helps in maintaining sleep, long acting, reduces the number of awakenings, improves the quality of sleep and has minimal abuse potential. The usual dose is 7.5 mg 15-20...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

What can be done for fatigue due to obstructive sleep apnea?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your medical history it looks like sleep apnea with obstruction. We all can agree that it is a disorder which takes away the quality of life and it is very frustrating at times. Good news is that you have been dia...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Ramakrishnan

I want to change my regular sleep pattern. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is nice to see that you are so aware of your sleep rhythms. Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS) is common in the elderly and not so common in your age. However, your symptoms match ASPS and I will suggest some tec...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

I sleep for about 11-13 hours a day. How to control this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are describing is a common sleep disorder known as delayed sleep phase syndrome. It is a disorder of the body clock. This clock is tuned by bright light and blue light. Chronotherapy: Sleep in a room where ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

How to get sound sleep without Alprazolam?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concerns. Alprazolam is a habit forming drug. I would suggest you to take Zolpidem for disturbed sleep. Zolpidem is less addictive compared to Alprazolam. I will suggest you the following measures to g...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta

My sleep is very disturbed. Is this anxiety-related?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is known as an inability to maintain sleep wherein falling asleep and waking is unaltered, but there are multiple sleep breaks occurring. You describe it as being recent in onset, persistent, started after...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat