Question 1

what medication is good for having alertness and focus to study for upcoming examinations?

Accepted Answer

None, unless...: Unless a patient has a neuro-psychiatric condition such as Attention Deficit Disorder, doctors don't use meds to increase a patient's alertness and focus for studying or taking tests. We don't want students to use ADD drugs as "perfomance enhancing drugs". If worried, one can write down his symptoms he's had over the past 3 years, and visit his primary care doctor 2-3 times to see if ADD is there.

Question 2

i am seeking advice on how to raise my mental alertness. i feel i may be slower to respond to certain questions?

Accepted Answer

Do quizzes: Brain excercise is as important as body excercise.  Reading and playing mental games and doing quizzes serves as excellent excercise for the brain.

Question 3

is having increased alertness good at night?

Accepted Answer

Sleepiness: The answer depends, if you are a truck driver that drives at night, then yes, certainly.  If you are a regular individual that is awake during the day and sleeps at night then not at all.

Question 4

how do i increase my alertness and train my senses?

Accepted Answer

Take care of you!: Balanced diet, adequate and regular sleep, daily exercise and meditation are the fundamentals for emotional and physical health.

Question 5

is having increased alertness while on atomoxetine a good thing?

Accepted Answer

Atomoxetine:  Being more alert and focused can be quite beneficial for someone who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Question 6

i work shifts and struggle to stay awake and alert on shifts. is there something to aid with alertness during my shift perhaps?

Accepted Answer

Shift work: You may want to see a sleep specialist for help in regulating your sleep cycles. There is medication for shift work and narcolepsy which can help as well but you would want to have this come from a sleep expert or knowledgeable PCP.

Question 7

how to increase mental alertness?

Accepted Answer

Alertness: Get 8 hours sleep, limit alcohol and other drugs, exercise aerobically daily and eat a plant based diet. Best

Question 8

what can be eaten to aid alertness?

Accepted Answer

Energy: Carbohydrates, caffeinated beverages (within a reasonable amount), fruits. Basically a good diet will aid with alertness. Different foods cause differing effects in people differently.

Question 9

how can i get pumped up, increase alertness and focus?

Accepted Answer

Energy: Vitamin b-complex is my favorite.

Question 10

what is a way for a person to increase mental alertness?

Accepted Answer

Sleep, etc.: The #1 way to increase mental alertness is to sleep enough on a daily basis.  Exercise is also helpful for a variety of reasons, primarily because it promotes cardiovascular fitness.  Avoidance of mind-dulling drugs or alcohol can also improve alertness, as can engaging in challenging tasks that one finds interesting.

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How do i increase my alertness and train my senses?

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Is having increased alertness while on atomoxetine a good thing?

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I work shifts and struggle to stay awake and alert on shifts. is there something to aid with alertness during my shift perhaps?

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How to increase mental alertness?

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What can be eaten to aid alertness?

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What is a way for a person to increase mental alertness?

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