Posted by Simcha on August 27, 2001, at 9:14:32
In reply to Will a GP write my prescription?, posted by Diane J. on August 25, 2001, at 19:51:32
I started with my GP. My therapist could not prescribe and she knew I needed something. Ten years of therapy and constant relapses were a good enough indication for meds for her. She had me go to my GP.
I had a good relationship with that GP. HE had suggested ADs before for me. He was delighted that I was finally willing to make the plunge. He could see the pain. He prescribed Effexor XR with great results.
When I moved I decided to get a pdoc because I wanted to get a pdoc's "professional" opinion that I was on the correct course. I had some side-effect issues and he determined that I should never be off of the meds. He started me on something else. The beginning was rocky. Effexor had terrible withdrawal effects for me. Now I'm stabilizing and I feel better than before.
I am so grateful to my GP who was willing to listen to me and to be willing to treat me. I think the GP-patient relationship needs to be good for this to happen..
Just my two cents.....
> Is there anyone here who gets their medication from a GP? I was wondering if this is easy to do. I don't want to see my psychiatrist any more but I need to continue the Effexor. Obviously he won't continue prescribing it if I don't come in every two months for medication management (a waste of time and money). Does it seem as if GPs are willing to write the prescription for this type of medication?
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> Diane J.
poster:Simcha
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