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Can i take 25 mg promethazine pill after mistaken took 120mg vyvanse 15hours ago and still can't go to sleep help desperately need of sleep?

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Opps! - vyvanse: Probablly not a great idea - and unfortunately that is a large dose of Vyvanse. I think your best option is to allow your body to metabolize the Vyvanse - and let it wear off as opposed to adding another drug to your system.

Answered 7/4/2017

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