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Posted by zarathustra on September 21, 2009, at 0:14:10
I want to tell my psychiatrist I have become addicted to Dexedrine. I want to have a discussion and need guidance, I dont want to go off it I just want to control the tolerance or manage dosing better, actually I believe I need an increase because I run out due to the current dosage being inneffective. Currently I have my script filled by random doctors, as I dont have a GP. She is a new psychiatrist and has never perscribe it to me, but is aware I take it. I have sent her an email and left her a voicemail very upset stating I am addicted. My hope was that she would be the doctor who perscribes me this drug on a reg basis, so that I wouldnt have to search for walk-ins and be interogated like a criminal, or often told "no". Anyways If I explain everything thats going on will she refuse to perscribe it? will she report me to my drug insurance company, or put me on some kind of addict pharmacy registry? I dont want to stop using Dexedrine, it works very well...I want help to manage it. Should I just forget the appt with her?
Posted by Phillipa on September 21, 2009, at 10:40:01
In reply to Addicted to Dex..will Psych cut me off if I tell?, posted by zarathustra on September 21, 2009, at 0:14:10
Absolutely no don't forget the appointment. It's especially important for you at this time to have one doc to monitor and possible suggest alternatives or add ons or a different med. I still have to answer you mail will soon. Your're not a addict. Just find one person to prescribe for you. Love Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on September 22, 2009, at 8:53:41
In reply to Re: Addicted to Dex..will Psych cut me off if I tell? » zarathustra, posted by Phillipa on September 21, 2009, at 10:40:01
Probably.
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Posted by dade on September 22, 2009, at 17:39:37
In reply to Addicted to Dex..will Psych cut me off if I tell?, posted by zarathustra on September 21, 2009, at 0:14:10
> I want to tell my psychiatrist I have become addicted to Dexedrine. I want to have a discussion and need guidance, I dont want to go off it I just want to control the tolerance or manage dosing better, actually I believe I need an increase because I run out due to the current dosage being inneffective. Currently I have my script filled by random doctors, as I dont have a GP. She is a new psychiatrist and has never perscribe it to me, but is aware I take it. I have sent her an email and left her a voicemail very upset stating I am addicted. My hope was that she would be the doctor who perscribes me this drug on a reg basis, so that I wouldnt have to search for walk-ins and be interogated like a criminal, or often told "no". Anyways If I explain everything thats going on will she refuse to perscribe it? will she report me to my drug insurance company, or put me on some kind of addict pharmacy registry? I dont want to stop using Dexedrine, it works very well...I want help to manage it. Should I just forget the appt with her?
She might taper you or change to a non stimulant, one things for sure she won't script desoxyn
Posted by linkadge on September 23, 2009, at 6:57:18
In reply to Re: Addicted to Dex..will Psych cut me off if I tell? » zarathustra, posted by dade on September 22, 2009, at 17:39:37
Its a tough situation to be in. If you think you can control the addiction on your own (I know this is a bad recomendation but..), and you feel that the stimulant is really helping the ADHD then don't tell her. If its just plain out of control then tell her - you may have to come off - and you'll be trying other options (which unfortunately may not be as effective - but then again who knows).
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