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Understanding the Multiple Faces of the Drug Paradox

5 min read
For many patients, medications provide predictable and life-altering relief, but in rare cases, a phenomenon known as the drug paradox can occur, causing a reaction that is the opposite of the intended effect. For instance, a sedative might lead to agitation or hyperactivity instead of calmness.