Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 1, 2010, at 13:11:26
In reply to Obtaining Buprenorphine - Pseudoname?, posted by Dima on April 1, 2010, at 12:31:16
> Hi, I have a question regarding Buprenorphine. I've researched it a bit, and I am almost positive that it will help with my depression and/or anxiety. I've also found that even if it doesn't work, the drug doesn't pose much risk.
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> I am currently awaiting a repeat test result to confirm that I have low testosterone, after which my primary doctor will prescribe TRT, though not for another three weeks.
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> I would like to call and ask both my current doctor and previous psychiatrist to consider prescribing Buprenorphine as soon as possible. I never mentioned pain being an issue to either, so the reason would be depression and anxiety.
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> Pseudoname, you said that you showed your doctor some literature, and received the drug. How should I go about persuading them to prescribe this? I plan to call both today and simply ask, but if they say no, what type of evidence or literature should I show them to convince them?
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> I plan to provide proof that he is in fact allowed to prescribe it, since it seems some doctors believe they are not allowed. I will bring the study of ten people with depression. I will find some reputable sites that show that bupe is fairly safe with a low potential for abuse. I'll let him know that I am on Klonopin, and have never allowed myself to form an addiction to it or any other drug.
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> Anyone have any other ideas? Thanks!Sadly, pseudoname is no longer with us, and so he will not be able to answer your questions.
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