Question 1

is there any issue with taking robinul (glycopyrrolate) and having 1 or 2 beers? besides increased drowsiness is there any other concerns?

Accepted Answer

Beers: Robinul (glycopyrrolate) can cause mental confusion and beer could exacerbate the confusion.

Question 2

hydrocodone/oxycodone with alcohol is not a good, but what about a beer, just one with 0.3% alcohol volume.can cause the same effect-drowsiness,dizzi?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol: Beer contains alcohol and should not be combined with oxycodone. The effects of both increase risk of drowsiness, dizziness, impaired motor control, memory problems and possible overdose. See: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/medicine.htm I hope this helps.

Question 3

sometimes very sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. If not pregnant, other causes of a late or missed period include:  excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (especially birth control pills), hormonal disorders, etc…  a visit to one’s primary care doctor is a good idea if symptoms persist, recur, or are worrisome.

Question 4

why might someone feel sleepy often and easily?

Accepted Answer

Sleep disorder: Many causes of daytime hypersomnia, and the classic is narcolepsy, but sleep apnea, and shift work disorder issues are increasingly being recognized.  These problems can typically be readily diagnosed and successfully treated.

Question 5

what are the best ways to naturally feel sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Sleep hygiene.: Sleep hygiene refers to measures that encourage good quality nighttime sleep. This includes: regular bed-time and wake-up time. Relaxing bedtime routine. Avoid caffeine late in the day. Avoid alcohol close to bed-time. Avoid large meals close to bedtime. Make bedroom pleasant and relaxing. Don't watch the clock- set the alarm and forget it.

Question 6

why am i always very sleepy? i'm not on any medication.

Accepted Answer

Not sleeping: The most common cause of fatigue in a healthy young person is sleep deprivation.  Look at your calendar and figure out how many hours you are getting.  You should have at least eight hours per night if not more.  Other causes of fatigue include depression and hypothyroidisim.

Question 7

how to reduce sleepiness when studying?

Accepted Answer

Enough sleep: Make sure you get enough hours of sleep, people are different, some people need 6-7 hours and some people need 10 hours but in average we need 7.5-8 hours.
If you still sleepy despite of getting enough hours of sleepiness we need to check the sleep quality , at that point you need to see sleep doctor.

Question 8

what's the best way to control sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Sleepiness: Step one is besure you have been getting adequate night-time sleep. This means both quanity and quality. A typical minimum is 7 hrs. But everyone is different. If you have been told you snore excessively or have been observed to stop breathing while sleeping, or never get refreshing sleep. You might have sleep  apnea. Consult a pulmonary specialist about this problem.

Question 9

can you advise me if too tired and sleepy why?

Accepted Answer

Lots of reasons: Consider a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea, but maybe thyroid or anemia issues.  Daytime sleepiness can be seen with narcolepsy.  Your doctor can pursue answers further.

Question 10

please explain why isn't nyquil making me sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Although the: Tendency is for most people to feel sleepy with nyguil - some  people have a paradoxic reaction and have trouble sleepiing as well as excitability.

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Is there any issue with taking robinul (glycopyrrolate) and having 1 or 2 beers? besides increased drowsiness is there any other concerns?

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Hydrocodone/oxycodone with alcohol is not a good, but what about a beer, just one with 0.3% alcohol volume.can cause the same effect-drowsiness,dizzi?

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Sometimes very sleepy?

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Why might someone feel sleepy often and easily?

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What are the best ways to naturally feel sleepy?

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Why am i always very sleepy? i'm not on any medication.

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How to reduce sleepiness when studying?

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What's the best way to control sleepiness?

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Please explain why isn't nyquil making me sleepy?

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