Posted by King Vultan on December 14, 2004, at 23:31:16
In reply to Adderall, posted by CindyB on December 14, 2004, at 22:17:33
Well, it's hard to believe your doctor would be so ignorant as to give you refills on a Schedule II med. Refills can be prescribed for Schedule IV meds, such as the benzos, but you need a separate prescription for each time you wish to get more of a Schedule II drug. Adderall is a mixture of amphetamines that is very commonly used for ADD/ADHD. However, just giving you a prescription for Adderall without doing some testing and diagnosis for ADD is highly reckless and imprudent IMO. You may wish to consider finding a different doctor who is somewhat more conservative and knowledgeable. From what you've described of your doctor, I don't think this would prove to be terribly difficult.
In response to your concerns, the amphetamines do have a certain abuse and dependency potential, which is why they are classified as DEA Schedule II drugs. For people with ADD/ADHD, they can be very beneficial, and the abuse and dependency potential really is not particularly large for this group. Obviously, amphetamines can be very problematic when used by individuals who are deliberately looking for their more notorious and detrimental effects. You sound like a concerned and conscientious person, however, and someone who certainly does not appear to fit the profile of a drug abuser. As I alluded to above, I really think you should get a second opinion on this. If you're looking for a drug to cut down on your fatigue that is not nearly as problematic, Provigil might be a good choice. This is a very safe drug that is only a Schedule IV med--this is the same class that contains Xanax and the relatively innocuous sleep med Ambien. Provigil is approved for certain sleep disorders but is also used off-label sometimes for treating ADD and augmenting antidepressants.
Todd
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