Posted by fachad on January 23, 2002, at 13:01:02
In reply to Psychiatrist won't let me try amphetamines., posted by zarathustra on January 23, 2002, at 1:06:07
You are in a rough spot.
Ask your pdoc why he doesn't want to let you do a trial of a stimulant.
Do you have any history of substance abuse?
How long have you been seeing this pdoc?
How many (non-stimulant) meds have you tried?
I would strongly caution you against trying to get stimulants thru any other channels than a regular script from your regular pdoc filled at your regular pharmacy.
Not only is it illegal, but more importantly, it will raise a "red flag" that you are a potential substance abuser, and that will make it near impossible for you to get any controlled prescriptions in the future, even if you would really benefit from them.
Don't give them any reason to be suspicious of you.
If you think you would really benefit from stimulant meds, the best thing for you to do is work with your doctor, build trust over time, and do not do anything (like ordering from overseas or buying on the street) that would violate the trust between you and your doctor.
Be open with your doctor, and ask why he is hesitant. If you are not comfortable with your pdoc, you should find a different one.
But beware that people who would abuse these medications "doctor shop" and you don't want to do that either. If you do need to look for a new pdoc, look for someone you feel comfortable with, someone that you trust, not just for someone who is quick with the pen.
Sorry to ramble so long, but this is a very tender subject with me as I am helped very much by stimulansts and am always afraid of finding myself in your situation, even though I've been taking them for almost 7 years with no problems.
I really hate the whole controlled substance issue, but it's a reality. The best thing you can do is develop trust and demonstrate stabiltiy and responsibility.
Best of luck to you.
> Does anyone know a way to go about getting dexadrine or aderral via perscription or 'otherwise'? I am quite curious after extensive research if I will respond as I predict.
> I believe my prob is ADD + depression
> Doc thinks it is BP
> I've tried every AD in the book
>
> now I'm willing to try something different!
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