Question 1

switching docs.what type of doc can i go talk about anxiety/depression/substance abuse/adhd. do i bring all my prescription meds? what documents should i bring.

Accepted Answer

see below: An addiction psychiatrist is ideal, a general psychiatrist or addiction medicine specialist may also work depending on their competence.  Bring any prior psych testing.

Question 2

i want to talk to my doctor about having adhd but i'm afraid they will think i am just seeking drugs. how should i come about asking them?

Accepted Answer

Adhd: Be honest, describe your symptoms, give clear history of how swymptoms started, good family history, and how current symptoms are affecting your daily functioning.

Question 3

if iv had substance abuse tendencies in the past, but still need help with adhd, what meds are my best option? my doctor just put me on ritalin (methylphenidate)

Accepted Answer

Non-stimulant meds: Like strattera, (atomoxetine) Intuniv or capvay carry no risk of abuse & are not dopamine-enhancing. If your drugs of choice were methamphetamine or cocaine, giving you Ritalin or Adderall is like putting chocolate in my refrigerator - way too tempting! tell your prescribing physician about your past substance abuse. Best of luck staying clean.

Question 4

was wondering if i could talk to a doc about being put back on my adhd med but it is a controlled substance and not sure if you guys could, live in fl?

Accepted Answer

Yes. See an MD: You need to see an MD face-to-face.  Regulations prohibit doctors from prescribing controlled substances during telemedicine visits.  I would suggest you start by seeing your primary care doctor or get a referral from the last physician who prescribed your medication.

Question 5

is the school allowed to talk to my son's doctor about his adhd symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No!: Medical information is private. No one can talk to your doctor without your written consent. You do not have to give that consent either.

Question 6

is it abuse to give a child melatonine when not precribed by his doctor my son has no history of adhd , sleeping disorder or anything like that. his father hasbeen giving sleeping medicine for 2 years every night before he goes to sleep child protective s

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. I can't give legal advice about this.  From a medical standpoint, melatonin is a herbal supplement that is used to aid with sleep. It is not considered a medication in the us and thus is not prescribed.  If the child falls asleep easily at a reasonable bedtime it likely would not be necessary. However, if your son needs some help getting to sleep if may be helpful. One does not need to have a diagnosed sleep disorder to use melatonin.

Question 7

hi,  i have adhd. i'm not talking any medications for adhd. now i have fribomialgya and i'm taking gabapentin 100 mg. is there a negative interaction?

Accepted Answer

Reassurance: Gabapentin do not have any interaction with ADHD.

Question 8

could my doctor prescribe anything to help with my adhd? i'm afraid to ask because he's treating me for opioid dependence with the medication bunavail

Accepted Answer

Your doctor is not: exactly following the regulations if he or she is using bunavail to treat your addiction, as this medication is designed for the treatment of pain, and does NOT last the 24 hours that other buprenorphine preparations do (like Suboxone/Subutex, generics, Zubsolv and others).  You should see a doctor certified in addiction medicine/psychiatry who is using approved medication. Then talk about ADHD.

Question 9

which add/adhd medication is most commonly prescribed by doctors?

Accepted Answer

MPH / AMP: The most effective and most commonly prescribed meds for ADHD are Methylphenidate-MPH (i.e., Ritalin, (methylphenidate) Concerta, Metadate), or Dextroamphetamine-AMP (i.e., Dexedrine, Adderall).
Effect is dose dependent and should be increased until the patient feels continuous full-day effect, which means from waking until bedtime. 
The last dose of the day should drop off no sooner than 2-hours before bedtime.

Question 10

my doctor just put me in adderall that i filled last week. i want to ask to switch medications due to some side effects. if a script is written for a different adhd medication, will the pharmacy fill it even though the adderall was just filled?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is sometimes more an insurance or pharmacy question than a medical one. Many pharmacists understand the process of starting these meds is a trial &amp; error adventure. Some states may require more paperwork or a return of the prior prescription, but this is something a call to your pharmacist can sort out. Some insurers that cover meds may not do so for overlapping scripts. Contact the insurer.

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Switching docs.what type of doc can i go talk about anxiety/depression/substance abuse/adhd. do i bring all my prescription meds? what documents should i bring.

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I want to talk to my doctor about having adhd but i'm afraid they will think i am just seeking drugs. how should i come about asking them?

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If iv had substance abuse tendencies in the past, but still need help with adhd, what meds are my best option? my doctor just put me on ritalin (methylphenidate)

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Was wondering if i could talk to a doc about being put back on my adhd med but it is a controlled substance and not sure if you guys could, live in fl?

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Is the school allowed to talk to my son's doctor about his adhd symptoms?

A member asked:

Is it abuse to give a child melatonine when not precribed by his doctor my son has no history of adhd , sleeping disorder or anything like that. his father hasbeen giving sleeping medicine for 2 years every night before he goes to sleep child protective s

A member asked:

Hi, i have adhd. i'm not talking any medications for adhd. now i have fribomialgya and i'm taking gabapentin 100 mg. is there a negative interaction?

A member asked:

Could my doctor prescribe anything to help with my adhd? i'm afraid to ask because he's treating me for opioid dependence with the medication bunavail

A member asked:

Which add/adhd medication is most commonly prescribed by doctors?

A member asked:

My doctor just put me in adderall that i filled last week. i want to ask to switch medications due to some side effects. if a script is written for a different adhd medication, will the pharmacy fill it even though the adderall was just filled?

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