Posted by Emily Elizabeth on March 12, 2006, at 22:35:00
In reply to Is it wrong to use a stimulant for depression?, posted by Maxime on March 12, 2006, at 19:08:29
I think w/ a lot of pdocs it's similar to their hesitation to rx benzos--partially based in some realistic concern about abuse, but also based in something else (fear?) Personally, dexedrine has been helpful w/ my depression. I do think that the way that they treat it makes you feel like a bit of a criminal or something (e.g., no refills, need dx on script, no call in rx's, etc.)
I think you need to press your pdoc for a more detailed explaination abt why he doesn't think that YOU should take it (not just a general, hypothetical patient). Also, what are his alternative solutions?
Best,
EE
poster:Emily Elizabeth
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