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What does a crash (because of adhd meds) mean ? is it a side effect ?
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ADHD crash: A crash is simply the sudden tiredness that you feel when your medication wears off. You may feel tired, fatigued, sleepy, or even depressed. Best wishes.
Answered 4/13/2016
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