Medical Advice on "Sleep Medicine"

Why did my insomnia and anxiety worsen after menopause?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I would like to know the following:1) Do you have diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and thyroid-related issues?2) Are you going through any stress?3) Are you working?There could be some hormonal-r...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Varunbabu Aucha

I want to buy some medial device to prevent snoring during sleep.Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Snoring while sleeping is usually associated with sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which pauses occur in breathing during sleep. Symptoms usually occur due to obstruction of the airway.For the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

Why do I get fatigued easily even after seven to eight hours of sleep at night?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I advise you to get yourself examined by a doctor for thyroid hormone-related issues, as it is one of the most common causes of sleep pattern disturbances. I also advise you to exercise that will help you to have ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

Which of my two specialists should I listen to?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Phentermine is a stimulant drug, but its use is mainly limited to weight loss. If that does not work for you, it does not mean that other drugs will not work. If you have been diagnosed with ADD (attention deficit d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi

What is the solution for segmented sleep?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment depends on the cause of segmented sleep. If it is due to mood disorder like depression or hypomania or anxiety, then treatment of the underlying condition will correct the segmented sleep as well. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

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. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

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. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

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 have difficulty sleeping and my cicadian cycle has shifted. Please help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is known as delayed sleep phase syndrome. It can be treated by realigning your body clock with daytime. I suggest the following: 1) Sit in the sunlight whenever you wake up for 45 minutes. 2) No screen-time us...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas

I took Clonazepam for sleep disorder.I am feeling agitated,hyperactive and sometimes suicidal thoughts come in mind.Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine group of medicine and prescribed for psychiatric problems including seizure and panic disorder. Having suicidal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail