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Re: Welbutrin: Legal Implications

Posted by Ted on October 25, 2000, at 23:29:32

In reply to Re: Welbutryn: Legal Implications, posted by stjames on October 25, 2000, at 3:50:10


> > My question is this: is it legal to have a GP, not a psychiatrist prescribe an antidepressant for such an extended period of time?
>
> Yes, any doctor can prescribe any medication, regardless of their speciality.
>
> james

Absolutely true, but....

I have bipolar-II and was prescribed zoloft for depression prior to the bipolar diagnosis. I went manic and rapid cycled 3 times in 6 days -- it was hell. Now, if it were my GP, I don't know what she would do: no training, no background, possibly no referrals either. Since it was my pdoc, my wife could call him and have him make arrangements for immediate hospitalization.

So... Legal? Yes. Prudent? Probably not.

Ted

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