Testing Meds-please advise

[theobjr]

I am currently trying to find a med that works for me. I've tried a few antidepressants but they all had sexual side effects. I tried Adderall that my brother's girlfriend gave me. It had an amazing effect, I can't remember the last time I thought so clearly. I asked my doctor (MD) to prescribe me a stimulant, but it seems as if I asked for it in a way that probably made it seem that I want to abuse it. When I last asked for a stimulant she didn't call back. I then asked for Straterra and I am on my third day. My situation is that I have no insurance and I can't afford to see another doctor. Should I continue with the Straterra even though the Adderall gave me the effect that I was hoping for? Should I tell my doctor that I tried Adderall? Should I wait and get a different doctor?

[fasttalkingmom]

Hmmmm......

You say she's giving you Straterra just by asking for it and not Adderall ? Have you been tested for ADD ? or are you saying you haven't?


Not sure if doctors give out ADD meds. without something showing you've been tested and are ADD.......

Hope someone else has an answer....... sorry

[daisyo75]

I have been corresponding with a relative that is a phychiatrist. He is not treating or diagnosing me but he did tell me what he usually does for his patients re: meds.

Regardin Adderall he says "Adderall ( 10 mg., the slow release amphetamine, the generic form is completely comparable to the expensive brand and I've checked it out with pharmacology)"

[theobjr]

My doctor did give me an Add screening questionnaire to fill out and I scored very high as far as it indicated that I have Add. I also did a lot of research and took extensive screens that also indicate the very strong possibility that I have Add. I gave these to my doctor at the very beginning. I guess I treated her as a psychiatrist because she is my only hope for treatment at the present time.