Posted by Elizabeth on January 23, 2002, at 15:35:54
In reply to Psychiatrist won't let me try amphetamines., posted by zarathustra on January 23, 2002, at 1:06:07
What mood stabilizers have you tried? I think that your best chance is to go along with what your doctor wants you to do before asking for other things.
Bipolar is a fad diagnosis these days, while ADD is less popular (maybe owing in part to protest by people who think that children should never take psychiatric medication).
Finally, doctors generally don't like prescribing controlled substances, especially amphetamines (which are Schedule II controlled substances -- the same as morphine). If you think this is a factor in your pdoc's reluctance to prescribe amphetamine, consider asking for a less-controlled stimulant, such as Cylert, Provigil, or phentermine (which are all C-IV). I agree with fachad's remarks concerning the building and maintaining of trust.
I'm skeptical about the use of antidepressants for ADD; I don't think they are very effective compared to psychostimulants. If you are depressed too, though, they might be your first-choice ADs.
Best of luck to you.
-elizabeth
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