Question 1

in narcolepsy, does daytime sleepiness happen randomly during the day, or it has a periodical time of onset (for example around 3:00 pm every day)?

Accepted Answer

Yes and yes: answer to your question is both.  Can be sporadic as well as routine EDS and even sleep attacks.  Please see a sleep specialist for assessment and treatment.

Question 2

i've been having strong headaches & daytime sleepiness. i've been going to bed early and it's still hard to wake up the next day. it's not normal.

Accepted Answer

Sleep disorder: Your symptoms are fairly classical sleep apnea, however there are several other conditions would also need to be ruled out. One of them is central nervous system idiopathic hypersomnia, and the other is narcolepsy. There are also many other conditions can cause excessive daytime sleepiness. The person to rule this out would be a sleep disorder specialist please ask your family doctor for a referral or self refer through the phone book. You will need a overnight polysomnogram test and possibly an ms lt the following day to check for narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnolence. Best wishes to you. By the way, it is also possible that your symptoms could represent an underlying other type of physical illness or a psychiatric illness or a medication related issue. Best wishes to you.

Question 3

would taking my 60mg of prozac (fluoxetine) at night instead of the morning help with my daytime sleepiness? thank you

Accepted Answer

Fluoxetine: or Prozac (fluoxetine) is more commonly associated with difficulty sleeping or insomnia and is not generally thought of as a sedative medication.  There may be other reasons for your daytime sleepiness but you should be ok to try taking this medicine at night.

Question 4

i take a variety of medications and have day time sleepiness, even with cpap compliance and good ahi values.  how can i prevent daytime sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Probably change: your combination of medications.. They are whats making you sleepy, not the CPAP.

Question 5

i get this daytime sleepiness everyday after waking up fresh eventually but as 1-2 hrs goes by, i feel sleepy and my eyes literally feels heavy enough to close them. this happens irrespective of my sleep quality last night, everyday phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

: You possess a sleep disorder, perhaps due to nocturnal sleep apnea, but maybe due to narcolepsy.  See a neurologist, get some blood studies and perhaps an overnight sleep study.

Question 6

3rd day of strattera (atomoxetine) 40mg. have noticed improved concentration but experiencing daytime sleepiness and lack of motivation. will side effects subside?

Accepted Answer

Give yourself a: Chance to adjust to your medication.  Hopefully, the sedation / motivation issue will subside.

Question 7

daytime sleepiness, legs hurt at night, sadness. are these enough side effects to change from prozac (fluoxetine) to another ssri? or shouldi stay

Accepted Answer

How long?: Depends in part on how long and what dose of Prozac. I see lexapro and Xanax (alprazolam) on your profile as well. Lexapro is also an SSRI and I am not sure why you would be on both. Xanax (alprazolam) is very addictive, can cause drowsiness and rebound anxiety. I would discuss with your doctor. There are other antidepressants which may help with both anxiety and depression instead of taking 3 medications

Question 8

what can cause excessive daytime sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Some conditions like sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome interfere with sleep at night, resulting in tiredness/sleepiness in the day.  Others are sleep disorders that themselves produce sleepiness, like narcolepsy.  Still others are effects of medications or drugs; some mental illnesses like depression too.  See your doctor for an evaluation.  Can also see a sleep medicine doctor.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: excessive daytime sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Daytime sleepiness: Excessive daytime sleepiness can affect 20% of people with symptoms of feeling sleepy (&amp; possibly experiencing low energy level)  which can occur even when there is adequate sleep.

Question 10

what causes daytime sleepiness and a runny nose?

Accepted Answer

Runny nose & fatigue: A runny nose has many possible causes, nasal allergy, irritant sensitivity (non-allergic rhinitis), sinusitis, viral infection are the most common. Nasal itching or associated eye itching would suggest allergy. Colored nasal drainage lasting more than 2 weeks suggest sinusitis however; clear nasal drainage does not exclude a sinus infection as a problem. See your pcp for a nasal exam.

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In narcolepsy, does daytime sleepiness happen randomly during the day, or it has a periodical time of onset (for example around 3:00 pm every day)?

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I've been having strong headaches & daytime sleepiness. i've been going to bed early and it's still hard to wake up the next day. it's not normal.

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Would taking my 60mg of prozac (fluoxetine) at night instead of the morning help with my daytime sleepiness? thank you

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I take a variety of medications and have day time sleepiness, even with cpap compliance and good ahi values. how can i prevent daytime sleepiness?

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I get this daytime sleepiness everyday after waking up fresh eventually but as 1-2 hrs goes by, i feel sleepy and my eyes literally feels heavy enough to close them. this happens irrespective of my sleep quality last night, everyday phenomenon?

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3rd day of strattera (atomoxetine) 40mg. have noticed improved concentration but experiencing daytime sleepiness and lack of motivation. will side effects subside?

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Daytime sleepiness, legs hurt at night, sadness. are these enough side effects to change from prozac (fluoxetine) to another ssri? or shouldi stay

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What can cause excessive daytime sleepiness?

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What is the definition or description of: excessive daytime sleepiness?

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