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ADHD... Adderall, alternative maybe? |
I have ADHD. I have been on Adderall during college. The doctor that Dx is no longer practicing... I don't have insurance. I am a graduate student that has been given by the school psychoanalyst Rx Wellbutrin to treat lack of focus and spaciness. The campus doesn't do ADHD testing anymore... I can't get in to her... there twice a week... ran out of WB. My delima is that I need more Adderall. I got some from my cousin who is ADD. It brings me to normal. I have an appointment to see a medical doctor next Thurs. He was willing to give me more WB last time I was there... although he wasn't the one who started the treatment.. I turned him down since: I have to take it daily, causes insomnia, high BP, irritability... and I can't afford it at all. When I talk to him I don't want to sound like a druggie. My campus did not diagnose me with ADHD but I need treatment. Any suggestions? Any alternatives I can ask him for? I am thinking of going to MEX, but not wanting to. :-( i used to take adderall but now i take concerta... i feel it works better PAMELOR IS USED FOR DEPRESSION BUT ALSO FOR PEOPLE WITH HYPERACTIVITY .. You should be able to get copies of your medical records even though your Dr. is no longer practicing. If you take them to the campus Dr. or whoever they will show you were diagnosed and were given Adderall and might prescribe it then. Well first of all it can be very dangerous to just stop taking Wellburtin, you need to wean off of it rather than just quiting it. I think you are enjoying the adderall and Im glad the doctor didnt give it to you, especially since you turned down the wellbutrin. You just want the kick from the adderall. Your not ADHD! see if you can be switched to ritalyn with I believe is the base med of adderall. It comes in generic and is not that expensive to buy (month supply is less than $20 ) Also try of all things caffine. Most ADHD or ADD people react to stimulants as a depressant so coffe or tea may calm you down You are in a tough spot. The person who prescribed you the Wellbutrin should be able to prescribe you Adderall. One thing that might help you is to obtain your old records from your former Doctor. Even though he is not practicing, he should be required by law to keep his patient's records and provide copies to whomever your new physician is... your prior workup and proof of good compliance with your treatment may help convince your new physician that you need an Adderall prescription. Due to problems of abuse and continuing stigma and misunderstanding about adults with ADD, you may have difficulty finding someone to prescribe you Adderall, but you also may be surprised how easy it is if you have those old records as proof of a prior diagnosis and successful treatment. Also, in terms of medication assistance, many graduate students I know who don't have insurance are able to qualify for their local county "indigent care" healthcare. You might look into that, if your student health center cannot help you and you don't get health insurance from your graduate school stipend package. When you eventually get health insurance, I recommend trying once-a-day Adderall XR vs Adderall, it has a much smoother release profile for a more consistent effect through the day. Unfortunately, it is not available in generic like regular Adderall. I am a graduate & medical student, familiar with ADD and its treatment. |
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