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Why would dextroamphetamine make me tired?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The concept: The cited theory behind this is why it is used in ADHD kids. Some people are wired with a controller mechanism that supervises vigilance in a different manner than others. This controller center is less active with ADHD so they don't do well with focus. In these stimulants increase controller activity & reign in activity, causing more sedate behavior. I guess you are wired this way.

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Idiosyncratic: There are a number of possible side effects , some more common than others, that is one of them for you

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A member asked:

Why would dextroamphetamine make me tired?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

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