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Can No-Doz Help Relieve Mental Fatigue And Drowsiness?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Question: I am a university student doing Podiatry and am trying to keep awake whilst studying into the evening or getting up early ... will No Doz Plus taken (every 3 hours) assist with minimum sleep or can a Doctor prescribe a drug to keep me awake ... just until exams are over in 5 weeks
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
NoDoz can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.

NoDoz tablets has caffeine for stimulation.
In my opinion, you can take these tablets.
But be careful in that caffeine can increase anxiety, restlessness and agitation.

I do not think a doctor would prescribe you a stimulant drug just to keep you awake for exams as stimulants are habit forming drugs.

Hope this answers your query.
I wish you good luck.
Regards.
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Can No-Doz Help Relieve Mental Fatigue And Drowsiness?

Brief Answer: NoDoz can help. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I understand your concerns. NoDoz tablets has caffeine for stimulation. In my opinion, you can take these tablets. But be careful in that caffeine can increase anxiety, restlessness and agitation. I do not think a doctor would prescribe you a stimulant drug just to keep you awake for exams as stimulants are habit forming drugs. Hope this answers your query. I wish you good luck. Regards.