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I've been struggling with excessive daytime sleepiness. It's been so bad that it's even affected me while driving and since I was 16 i've fallen asleep around 7 times while driving. I am starting nursing school now and I am finding it hard to stay awake during lectures and during study sessions. I take naps multiple times a day and without them by 5 or 6 in the afternoon I can barely keep my eyes open. I usually get 6-9 hours of sleep a night.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha

You have narcolepsy and it can also be the si=de effect of any medicines you take. You need a check up and Modalert tablet may help you

Asked for male, 41 years old from Delhi

Can I take andura mass weight gainer along with modafinil as I am loosing my weight after taking modafinil. My age is 40.

Dr. Shriganesh Diliprao Deshmukh88%(5509 ratings)

International Academy of Classical Homeo...read more

Homeopath•Pune

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tak lyco 12c 3tims for 10 days

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lecithin 3x 3tims a day for 29 day

nat mur 12x 3tims a day for 20day
inform me progres

Asked for male, 18 years old from Agra

What are the alternatives of modafinil. Modafinil is causing loss of appetite and very poor nausea.

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopath•Noida

It's a side effect of modafinil. You need to consult your attending physician to change the medicine.

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Asked for male, 37 years old from Bangalore

Armodafinil vs modafinil - which is better? Recently my doctor mentioned modafinil ; however prescribed armodafinil in wakalert 150 mg. Did she forget the modafinil brand or is it same in action. I did not get the same effects as modafinil though. Hence asking.

Dr. Ashish Sakpal

DNB (Psychiatry), DPM, MBBS

Psychiatrist•Mumbai

Armodafinil benefits are similar in a lot of respects to those associated with Modafinil. The wakefulness effect is very noticeable, similar to a powerful dose of caffeine. The exception is that unlike caffeine there are no jitters or nervousness and it does not increase (nor decrease) blood pressure or pulse rate.
Armodafinil is considered to be more safe and has almost zero addictive potential (Modafinil does have a slightly higher potential for side effects and tolerance).
Unlike Moda...more

Asked for male, 25 years old from Gurgaon

If I break a 200 mg modafinil into halves. Will those two half act like 100 mg modafinil? As I can get 100 mg here So can I take like this breaking 200 mg modafinil into halves.

Dr. Potnuru Srinivaasa Sudhakar91%(2267 ratings)

M.B.S.(HOMEO), MD - Homeopathy

Homeopathy Doctor•Visakhapatnam

yes, broken 200mg modafinil works as 100mg. 100 mg availble in market.

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Asked for male, 32 years old from Chandigarh

I am on antidepressants from the last 6 years. I take lamitor, bupron, fluvoxin and modalert daily as prescribed by my doctor. It has provided me some improvement but the the issue it not completely resolved. The main problem is with the memory. Out of 7 days in a week around 3 days I find difficult to remember things for example my batch mate name. The day I do not take the medicine I keep forgetting after every 5 minutes. There is no mental stress in my life, therefore I don't know what exactly is the root cause. I have heard that mental stress might not be the only reason for depression. Even if it is depression I have never heard it to be linked with memory loss. I am a researcher in genomics and I do fell that some further research in this field could give some explanation. I daily do yoga where I daily put a few drops of medicated badam oil in my nose and as soon as I use it my mind feels relaxed. If I miss my medicine or do not use the oil, the memory loss becomes very evident. May me the oil has something to do with neurotransmitters. Earlier I took only fluoxetine for a couple of years but when I shifted to my present medicines, I found a drastic improvement but now it has become stagnant. Is there some better cure.

Dr. Hameed Ibrahim Khokar

FRAS, MD - Ayurveda, Bachelor of Ayurve...read more

Alternative Medicine Specialist•Ernakulam

What's your age, try ayurveda, take saraswatharistam, ashwagandha capsules, manasamitra vatakam tablet, there r many other effective medicines for the same, consult me private for further details

Health Query

Sir, I am getting excessive sleep in morning even after taking modafinil tablet, y? How can I overcome it?

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha

You should take a good sleep patterns and need to get the required sleep and the regular use of modafinil is dangerous.

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Asked for male, 18 years old from Varanasi

I used to sleep vey much. I sleep very very much so I think I use modafinil please review my question.

Dr. Sangita Hiraman Dalvi 777597372988%(238 ratings)

DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine an...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•

Dear lybrate-user. Your problem may be due to excess brain stress/ eye stress/ vitamin deficiency / fatigue. Homoeopathy can tackle this problem effectively without any side effect. To consult me book my appointment ; and medicine will be dispatched to your doorstep by courier.

19 people found this helpful

Asked for Male, 25 years old from Greater Noida

I feel all lazy and drowsy. My earlier doctor prescribed Modafinil and the dosage is over. Please help.

Dr. Ramneek Gupta92%(20060 ratings)

DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine an...read more

Homeopath•Ludhiana

Homoeopathicmedicine
PASSIFLORA Q ( Dr Reckeweg) Drink 20 drops at night in 20 ml freh water
WITHENIA SOMNIFERA Q ( DR Reckeweg) Drink 10 drop in 20 ml fressh water 3 times daily for 30 day and consult me thereafter.

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Health Query

I'm taking modafinil since yesterday to perform better at work (studying). Is it healthy?

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha

It is not healthy to take mood elevating drugs to study and after the effect is gone you will feel tired and may forget what you studied All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Nervous and excitable.
Headache.
Loose stools (diarrhea).
Not able to sleep.

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