Paradoxical reaction
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A paradoxical reaction (or paradoxical effect) is an effect of a chemical substance, such as a medical drug, that is opposite to what would usually be expected. An example of a paradoxical reaction is pain caused by a pain relief medication.
Some people with ADHD experience paradoxical or very little reaction to stimulants.[1]