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What Causes Sleeplessness And Headache When Under Stress?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Question: Doctor.. Good evening! This is XXXXXXX Iam having lot of sleeplessness and headache since one week.Iam working as a professor.Having lot of professional stress.Please help.Need your urgent suggestion.
Thanks in advance.
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid stress and anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome to Healthcare magic,

I can understand your concerns.

Your symptoms are related to stress leading to Insomnia.

Avoid stress and anxiety.

I advise you to exercise regularly as they will release endorphins.

Eat healthy diet.

Listen to music regularly.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (24 minutes later)
Thanks doctor. Can you please suggest any medication?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You may not need medication at this moment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome again,

Generally these drugs are not prescribed over the counter.

I advise you to take these drugs with prescription.

I generally advise my patients with Oral tablets of Tab.Alprax at bed time.

But you may not need any medication.

You can manage with good rest and exercise.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 minutes later)
Doctor. I tried all natural methods of getting good sleep.Why is there any problem using these medication?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Drug dependence is the main side effect.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome again,

Apart from the regular side effects like nausea,vomiting, heart burn these drugs in general may have dependency.

Long term use of these medication may even lead to lack of sleep.

So try to avoid.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (26 minutes later)
I agree Doctor but I want to use it only once a while for 3-5days.Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can use these medication under strict medical supervision.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome again,

Yes you can use it once a while but strictly under medical supervision.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (39 minutes later)
Thank you so much for your kind advice.. Doctor.. What is the appropriate time to take tablet?before dinner or after dinner?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It should be taken post dinner.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

Welcome again,

I advise you to take the medication after dinner preferably 2 hours before your sleep.

Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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What Causes Sleeplessness And Headache When Under Stress?

Brief Answer: Avoid stress and anxiety. Detailed Answer: Hi Mam, Welcome to Healthcare magic, I can understand your concerns. Your symptoms are related to stress leading to Insomnia. Avoid stress and anxiety. I advise you to exercise regularly as they will release endorphins. Eat healthy diet. Listen to music regularly. Post your further queries if any, Thank you.