Medical Advice on "Sleep Medicine"

Can I take Zolfresh to regulate my sleep cycle?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Zolfresh (Zolpidem) is used for initiating and maintaining sleep. It should help you in resetting your sleep cycle. It is to be taken immediately before going to bed. Do not watch TV, mobiles, or interact after taking i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

I am having insomnia and intense nightmares due to PTSD. Kindly help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The image that you have attached is significantly cropped out (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and I am unable to see any medicines that you are currently on. The drug most helpful for insomnia...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

I could not sleep for 24 hours due to chronic lack of sleep. Kindly help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are various causes of chronic insomnia. Every cause has its specific management. To rule out the cause, it is necessary to have a detailed history, examination, and relevant investigations are required. The common ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

What is the treatment measure followed to cure insomnia with RLS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have insomnia with RLS. The first thing avoid all caffeinated drinks and carbonated drinks. Eat banana or egg or drink milk before bed. It will provide plenty of tryptophan which leads to melatonin hormone produc...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Penchala Prasad Kandikattu

I cannot fall asleep or get sound sleep due to my activities during the day. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In general, sleep hygiene consists of providing a comfortable, quiet environment, avoiding light or sound. Once this routine is repeated every night, it becomes a habit to sleep at that particu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Balamurugan

I have sleep disorder with inadequate sleep every day. Kindly suggest a solution.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from a sleep disorder. You are taking medications and treatment. You are unable to sleep for more than three hours. I suggest you follow some measures to have a good sleep along with your medications. Y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

I am having trouble sleeping for quite some time now. Could it be an effect of Propecia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out. How long have you been taking Propecia? One of the adverse effects of Propecia includes sleep behavior changes such as insomnia. Other cognitive effects include difficulty in maintaining at...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Peter Grutas

Could you advise a possible treatment for my sleep problem?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your limited history, two plausible causes of your insomnia can be made out. Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist, which has stimulating properties. However, you cannot quit taking it because it is needed in your case...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat

How to get treated for sleep paralysis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sleep paralysis is not a disease. It is the transition that happens during various stages of sleep. Usually, if you do not have any other symptoms apart from this, then you do not require any imaging. In case, you experi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

Though I get good night sleep, I suffer with excessive sleepiness during day time. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sleep study suggests that you do not have obstructive sleep apnea. Your REM (rapid eye movement) sleep (a phase of sleep during which you dream) is less than normal. You have multiple episodes of waking during the n...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumarshri Shriniwas Saraswat