Posted by PhoenixGirl on February 8, 2001, at 9:03:17
In reply to Katz, MarkinBoston, et al, posted by Marie1 on February 8, 2001, at 7:58:14
I believe that part of the reason is that some people become addicted to stimulants and/or abuse them, and doctors are afraid of being sued for this. Money is often these bastards' main motivation. Same with doctors in general.
> Could someone please explain to me whats so terrible about adding stims like phentermine to the depression cocktail, especially if it works???? Most anti-depressants are sedating, correct? Why not try to counteract that? I realize there is the potential for addiction/abuse, but do doctors withhold pain medication from people who need it for the same reason? Shame on them, if they do! I'm only trying to improve my quality of life here. I want to get back the person I was before mental illness. I really don't think that's asking so much. Sorry for the rant. Basically, my question to anyone who may know the answer - why are psychiatrists so unwilling to prescribe stimulants to people with depression?
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