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Hi. i accidentally took 2 of my sons adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr pills (15mg) instead of some headache medicine. im afraid to try to sleep now! what should i do?

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Dr. Virginio Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

If you can...: as a psychostimulant you may feel under coffee effect...you can try fallasleep...it is not a depressant by any means...

Answered 5/12/2016

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A member asked:

Hi. i accidentally took 2 of my sons adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr pills (15mg) instead of some headache medicine. im afraid to try to sleep now! what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Virginio Rodriguez answered

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