Hey everyone,
So I tried to reach my doctor, i'm in college, so it's hard to schedule appointments with him because of all the patients he has. So I tried contacting him, but could not, to change medications from Adderall to Dexedrine. I just did not like that my dose was getting so high, adderall XR 30mg, and adderall IR 15 mg booster. So the office had me see another doctor, who does not even see ADHD patients, to authorize the drug change. She did not know any of the conversions and just prescribed me, 5mg dexedrine, twice a day, quantity 60. It doesnt work at all! I have tried dex before and was at 7.5 mg, 3 times a day. What should I do? I have very little adderall left, and the dexedrine wont last me to long :(. If i call the doctor they might think im some druggy or drug dealer asking for more! I dunno what to do, my next appointment with my actual docotor is on may 6th. He's really good, and i dont want to switch from him.

What do you think I should do? Try to contact my doctor, or what? Will they think i'm some druggy :(, I just need to stay on track with college!

THank you!

If you're in the same boat as me there's little you can do. I know college is tough without the proper dose and right medication. I wouldn't harass them about it. It's not so much that they'd think you're a druggie if you explained your situation clearly. I've recently found out theres alot of policies and procedures placed on perscribing physicians and pharmacist regarding Schedule II substances. Alot of the policies prevent them from giving patients more than one perscription per month and if that perscription is lost alot of them will not give you another until your next month's time, irreguardless of the situation. In most cases their hand is forced and they have no choice but to follow the policies they're held by.

I would call your doctor or their nurse and explain your situation-- you went from 45mg a day of adderall to 10mg a day of dexedrine. I would hope that they will be able to see the obvious mistake. IMO the right conversion, if dexedrine IR is used, would be 10mg three times a day. I would call them Monday and be calm and friendly, but also a little concerned.

You mentioned that you had tried Dexedrine before:

I have tried dex before and was at 7.5 mg, 3 times a day.

If you still have the pill bottle, copy of the script I would take it back when you run out of Dex and have to explain why 60 pills are 'already gone' similarly if you have anything left from the 30XR + 15IR booster dosages bring those in to whoever your talking to.

I am kind of amazed the 'new' doc couldn't look at your chart first?

[EDIT] I know for a fact my pharmacy printed off a sheet saying what I'd been prescribed/dosage levels and my pharmacist signed it for me. You should be able to do the same!

You mentioned that you had tried Dexedrine before:

I have tried dex before and was at 7.5 mg, 3 times a day.

If you still have the pill bottle, copy of the script I would take it back when you run out of Dex and have to explain why 60 pills are 'already gone' similarly if you have anything left from the 30XR + 15IR booster dosages bring those in to whoever your talking to.

I am kind of amazed the 'new' doc couldn't look at your chart first?

[EDIT] I know for a fact my pharmacy printed off a sheet saying what I'd been prescribed/dosage levels and my pharmacist signed it for me. You should be able to do the same!

Wish I Lived where you guys do, pharmacist just give me the bird when I have a problem.

Hope you have straightened out this situation! I'd advise that contacting the doctor's office would be best - but be prepared to leave a message, talk to the nurse, wait for a reply etc. etc...the last thing you want to do is look like you're desperate to get ahold of a controlled substance :) Also, how long is your current prescription intended to last? If it is intended to cover you through the end of the month, it is possible that your insurance company may not cover the Adderall as well - and depending on the organization that you doctor works for, he may be unable to write another prescription for you. Certain health care organizations have monthly "limits" imposed on writing prescriptions for controlled substances for each condition and each patient. It sucks, but if they violate that kinda thing docs and nurses usually are looking at speedy unemployment...so...yaaaah. Best wishes!