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A member asked:

When i take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) even in higher dosages it makes me very sleepy? is this normal or am i having a paradoxical reaction.

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Paradoxical : This is a paradoxical response if it is a actually making you sleepy. See your doc and try a different med . If it persists then it may be an underlying sleep disorder. Sleep consultation would then be appropriate.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/7/2020

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