Question 1

i want an alternate medicine for obtructive sleep apnea apart from surgery?

Accepted Answer

Dental sleep : A dental sleep appliance repositions the jaw forward resulting in increased airway space. Tis device works very well for mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Question 2

can the drug versed be fatal if you have sleep apnea?

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Shouldn't be: Any drug can be fatal in rare situations, but versed can be used quite safely, even if you have sleep apnea.  Be sure your surgeon and anesthesiologist know of your apnea condition so you can be properly, and safely managed.

Question 3

is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my obstructive sleep apnea until i can see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

No: Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that is related to things such as being overweight and certain characteristics of your throat ad airway passages.  The treatment is based upon getting more air into your lungs.  There is nothing that you can buy before you have a formal evaluation by the doctor.

Question 4

can anything dental, clenching or psychiatric medicines cause, lead to sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: Is more common than one thinks.  Typically not the cause from the agents listed in your question.  Best to be evaluated by a ENT or dentist qualified to treat sleep apnea.

Question 5

do any psychiatric drugs or their withdrawals lead to arrythmias or to the development of sleep apnea or is this neuromuscular or a different issue?

Accepted Answer

Simplify PLEASE!!: You have crammed several different questions together! some psychoactive drugs could/can prolong the qt interval & thus might contribute to an arrhythmia. Cocaine use resulting in arrhythmia is a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people- even athletes (len bias) some drugs suppress respiratory drive, leading to apnea, such as the dangerous combo of opiate pain drugs with tranquilizers.

Question 6

i've restarted my vyvanse 3 months ago so i could focus, just started another medicine for migraines it's metoprolol a beta blocker, and i have sleep apnea. will all this is it safe because i've gotten zero sleep lately ?

Accepted Answer

Tell prescriber: If things are not going as expected with medications , 1st thing need to let prescriber know and they can advise you based upon knowing your whole medical history. With multiple issues need to work closely with your prescriber

Question 7

insomnia for a year , tried herbal medicine and other medications . nothing works . no sleep apnea , normal lft, please help?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: Your problem is chronic.  It is clear you've had some evaluation and it appears you have had a sleep study.  You should really see a sleep specialist who can work through what might be the underlying cause(s) and a trial of treatments.  Could try a bedside journal if your mind races.  Avoid alcohol and tobacco before bed.  Try massage or relaxation therapy, if available.  Try consistent bed time.

Question 8

i take valsartan at night because i have sleep apnea and this lowers my bp better. how many hours before going to sleep is recommended? does the digestive process slow or stop while asleep so drug metabolism is affected if taken too close to bedtime?

Accepted Answer

: You can take it anytime during the day or night.

Question 9

what is sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Not breathing: Apnea is breath-holding, or not breathing.  Some people have periods of time they don't breath while they are asleep.  Sometimes it is related to body weight, other times it is neurological.  Treatment usually involves weight loss, mouthguards to reposition the mouth, or even cpap.  If not treated, this can lead to lung/heart problems, chronic fatigue, weight gain, and high blood pressure.

Question 10

sleep apnea provent?

Accepted Answer

Proven : Yes proven.  Treat it and live longer and happier.

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I want an alternate medicine for obtructive sleep apnea apart from surgery?

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Can the drug versed be fatal if you have sleep apnea?

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Is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my obstructive sleep apnea until i can see a doctor?

A member asked:

Can anything dental, clenching or psychiatric medicines cause, lead to sleep apnea?

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Do any psychiatric drugs or their withdrawals lead to arrythmias or to the development of sleep apnea or is this neuromuscular or a different issue?

A member asked:

I've restarted my vyvanse 3 months ago so i could focus, just started another medicine for migraines it's metoprolol a beta blocker, and i have sleep apnea. will all this is it safe because i've gotten zero sleep lately ?

A member asked:

Insomnia for a year , tried herbal medicine and other medications . nothing works . no sleep apnea , normal lft, please help?

A member asked:

I take valsartan at night because i have sleep apnea and this lowers my bp better. how many hours before going to sleep is recommended? does the digestive process slow or stop while asleep so drug metabolism is affected if taken too close to bedtime?

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What is sleep apnea?

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Sleep apnea provent?

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