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I started a job working from 5pm-7am & worried bout staying awake & alert, is there anything i can take to help stay awake till i get used to it help?

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Dr. Glenn Aufseeser answered

See your primary: I would recommend evaluation by your primary care physician. There are medications, such as nuvigil, that are used for a condition known as work shift disorder.

Answered 2/14/2013

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I started a job working from 5pm-7am & worried bout staying awake & alert, is there anything i can take to help stay awake till i get used to it help?

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Dr. Glenn Aufseeser answered

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