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I sleep most of the time which is effecting my studies. please help me what to do.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

See your Dr: You need an exam and probably blood testing to see if there is a medical condition causing / contributing to your excessive sleepiness. If check out ok, dr can give you rx for alertness aid.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/14/2013

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