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Presc. adderall ir for sleep depriv. and drowsy behind wheel. dr upped dose to 30mg am & noon. what are sign the dose is too high?

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Dr. Andrew Kaplan answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tx side effects: Sense of heart racing, chest pain, heightened anxiety, tremulousness, paranoia, hallucinations. Be sure your total sleep time and sleep quality are a topic of treatment as well.

Answered 9/15/2017

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