A member asked:

Started 5mg x 2d dexedrine 5 days ago. 45 mins after taking it every time i get extremely lethargic and sleepy all day? dr is scratching his head?

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Dr. Nicole Clark answered

Specializes in Neurology

Paradoxical reaction: Sometimes medications can cause the opposite effect we expect, called a paradoxical reaction. This sounds like what you are having; we would expect you to be more alert, but it is causing sleepiness for you.

Answered 11/28/2017

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