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ADHD carrie
by kooky734, Feb 22, 2008 01:05PM
i just went to new doctor that says she is not allowed to give adderall or ritalin its against their policy, my other doctor gave me ritalin but i stopped seeing him because i felt he was incompetent so now im screwed, im the poster child for ADHD and i need medication, she gave me effexor is that any help? ive been on paxil for years but it doesnt work any more so i asked for this caus ei read it can maybe help with adult ADHD bu tonly in conjunction with ADHD meds. I have no insurance and am limited. My pharmicist told me shes full of **** that a doctor can indeed prescribe that anywhere is they feel neccessary, so now im confused and pissed off someone help me i dont know what else to do. Im depressed angry and about to lose it.
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"Effexor is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Effexor affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder."
It appears to be pretty similar to paxil. Can't tell if its stronger or not by the quick read through that I did. Google it to get more info. Very weird about not getting adderall, etc. Especially with the Doctor giving you effexor.
Maybe they now can only give something like concerta since adderall and ritalin are fairly strong. Or maybe, they have to make sure you have ADHD first. There has been a huge outcry about people without ADHD using it cause it acts like speed for them. Do you still have your old prescription for ritalin, that would help prove you were on it. I would also get your medical records forwarded to your new Dr. Once the new Dr. (or any Dr.) has your medical records, that should make the whole process much easier.
I also wonder if you could get a new prescription from your old Doctor. Many times pharmicists will call them to get a renewal.
Good luck!