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My daughter has problems of closing her eyes for seconds during which she goes blank. She has these problems since 5-6 years. She lived normal life till now. She is 24 and maried. In 2012 MRI was done but it was normal. A neurologist diagnose it as a case of epilepsi and prescribed Levipil 500 once in night. She is taking since March with improvement. When she misses dose, the problem rises. Their in laws are worried about side effects of Levipil 500. Can she live normal life with use of Levipil or can she do without medicine. As the medicine may have side effects like pregnancy problem and mood disorder and slow mental activity. Is there safe alternative to levipil for this problem if the medicine is absolutely essential. Can this disease be managed by natural supplements and life style. Neurologist says that in case of stress, tension and sleeplessness this problem rises. Is it true. Then this can be managed. May this drug cure this problem in some time without side effects. Please help in replying my queries in detail.

Yes there is possibility of being managed only on homoeopathic medicines. It will also help her manage her stess well. You can certainly go ahead with homoeopathic treatment with life style modification. Regards, Dr.Kinjal Shah. M.D.(Hom.) Mumbai. Kalp clinic ...

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i am working in IT industry and moreover in night shifts for last 3years. Currently i'm having irregular shifts in working slot. more strees and sleeplessness are my problems.i sleep after 3am and woke up 6 or 6.30 am. i tried yoga, and recreational activities already and there is no improvement. usually i dont want to spend time for other things other than work which involves use of computer. i am 24 years old and have no drinking or smoking habits or any medicines intake habits. in need of sleeping tablets to get roughly sleep for 7 to 8 hours without waking in between. sleeplessness is affecting my work a lot during day time. please provide some common and safe sleeping tablets which i could get in normal pharmacy. please help with this problem.

First of all you need to maintain consistent shifts(better to avoid shifts) and the shifts should change in clockwise direction not anticlockwise direction, needs to follow sleep hygiene rules and the last you can try Melatonin 3mg and it to be taken 1 hour before bedtime. If the problem still persists, you need to consult me or any other sleep specialist. ...

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