Posted by Christ_empowered on October 13, 2012, at 12:20:26
In reply to Re: Med Management - Private practice or clinic? » StellaMella, posted by herpills on October 13, 2012, at 11:38:37
It surprises me that 1mg Klonopin is that big a deal. Maybe its a location issue, as well as the subculture within the type of practice (clinic versus cash only private practice) ?Around here, docs vary in benzo usage. Older docs, particularly female ones..its not a big deal. My experience has been that as long as you keep it at or below 2mgs/day Klonopin or equivalent (but everybody and their Mama seems to take Klonopin, anyway), not a big problem. That's why I'm curious as to why getting a Klonopin and dopamine agonist prescribed is such a big deal where you live. OCD in particular sometimes responds well to benzos, especially with other stuff in the mix...I had a friend who lived around here on 4mgs/day Klonopin for severe OCD.
Anyway, back to you: I think herpills is right on. Call the clinic, speak to somebody, see if maybe you can get a feel for their prescribing culture. Weird thing is, the same docs who might hesitate to give a reasonable benzo dose to an adult who just wants to function in society probably wouldn't think twice about an amphetamine for a kid or teenager. Strange world, huh?
Good luck.
poster:Christ_empowered
thread:1028519
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20121009/msgs/1028524.html