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Why does drinking coffee make me sleepy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Do you have ADD or : Adhd? Caffeine can calm the add/adhd brain vice stimulating it.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/27/2020

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