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Can't keep eyelids open at various times during the day. central sleep apnea treated with vpap. don't feel tired. 6.25 mg ambien (zolpidem) cr. apnea related?
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Tiredness: May want to repeat the sleep apnea test and see if there is over treatment or under treatment may want to do mwt or mslt to rule out other sleep disorders also, rule out medical conditions, psychiatric conditions, sleep hygiene etc.
Answered 8/10/2013
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Could be wt loss.: It is possible that your vpap needs to be re-titrated. If you have lost or gained 30 pounds or more then your pressure may need to be changed. If that is not the case, then you may benefit from a wakefulness promoting medication. Both Provigil and Nuvigil are available for the purpose of helping apnea patients stay awake. Talk to your sleep doctor about this. Also consult your weight loss surgeon.
Answered 6/30/2014
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