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A member asked:

I am prescribed modafinil for work shift disorder (possible i have a sleeping disorder i have not been tested), and today i fell asleep on 500mg at work. its not working, what are my options?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sleep Study: See your clinician about getting a formal sleep study to rule out Obstructive Sleep Apnea or other sleep disorder contributing to your daytime somnolence.

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Answered 8/16/2017

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