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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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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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