Question 1

could psychiatrists prescribe narcotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is not uncommon for psychiatrists at least in the midwest to prescribe narcotics. The prescription of course will depend upon whether or not the psychiatrist is comfortable prescribing narcotics and feels knowledgeable enough to do so safely. It cannot be demanded of a psychiatrist to prescribe something that he or she is not comfortable prescribing.

Question 2

could my psychiatrist prescribe a narcotic pain medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the: Psychiatrist and their own comfort level narcotic prescribing. Some psychiatrists work specifically with pain or have a great deal of experience in treating pain or addiction and may be comfortable, others may not. Just depends on the physician.

Question 3

doctors, can my psychiatrist prescribe a narcotic pain medication?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatrist: is a medical doctor, he ma prescribe any medication he pleases

Question 4

could a psychiatrist prescribe me mdma?

Accepted Answer

No: That would be illegal.

Question 5

why would a psychiatrist prescribe respiridone?

Accepted Answer

Risperidone: Risperidone is commonly prescribed for the treatment of psychosis and as an adjunct in the treatment of severe mood disorders.

Question 6

can a psychiatrist prescribe adipex ?

Accepted Answer

Adipex: Being an appetite suppressant to treat obesity, not likely. It needs supervision in weight control program.

Question 7

will only a psychiatrist prescribe luvox?

Accepted Answer

No, but: According to formularies of health insurance organizations or state boards of each State, it might be restricted to psychiatrists or prior authorization is needed

Question 8

will psychiatrists ever prescribe ketamine? why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Still under study: This is an area of on-going research. Any use at this time would be "off label". Regarding whether or not psychiatrists will ever prescribe it for bipolar depression, may depend on what the research shows regarding risks and benefits.  I think it is too early to say.

Question 9

why would a psychiatrist prescribe respiridone low dose .5mg to an young adult?

Accepted Answer

A few reasons: Risperidone (brand name risperdal) is an "atypical" antipsychotic originally developed to treat psychosis in schizophrenia & related conditions.  However, such medications are now also being used for bipolar disorder, treatment-resistant depression, severe agitation, & other conditions.  In less severe disorders, the risks may outweigh the benefits, in more severe disorders the reverse is true.

Question 10

are there any cheaper alternatives to abilify, (aripiprazole) or something similiar my psychiatrist could prescribe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: There are a number of other medications in the same class of abilify, (aripiprazole) some of which are far less expensive and just as effective, e.g., Risperidone & quetiapine.  Once a medication is off patent, generic versions before available that are always much cheaper.  The problem is whether the benefits and side effects are comparable.  Most companies have assistance programs that you may want to explore.

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