Posted by shar on June 6, 2000, at 22:23:22
In reply to Re: someone please please help!!!!!!!, posted by Andre Allard on June 6, 2000, at 21:07:16
L - I haven't used Adderall before, but I've gone through a number of AD's. My experience has been that it really is important to give the meds a chance (4-6 weeks at a more than introductory level). That is, unless you have really severe reactions to it (like I did with serzone).
Another important point, IMHO, is that the better you know your doc, the more willing they may be to have you participate in what you take. I do a lot of research, and make a lot of decisions with my doc; things to add, subtract, etc. Right now I'm on a combination that has been successful for a while (over a year), so we haven't done much changing.
So, your experience with the doc on your first visit may not be repeated once you hook up with someone. My dentist is always talking about " drug-seeking" behavior and I think docs in general just initially assume we want to abuse drugs.
I actually see an RN who is specially trained and able to prescribe, except for controlled substances (like Klonopin!!).
If you don't think you're depressed, you can do a lot of research into that and ADD or whatever you might think is going on, and talk with your doc about it. Once the doc understands that you know what you're talking about, you'll probably have good luck with collaborating more.
Best,
s
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