Posted by seldomseen on February 16, 2009, at 20:56:50
In reply to Re: Is it okay to take Ritalian or Adderal for school?, posted by linkadge on February 16, 2009, at 15:07:22
Off label use of a drug is not illegal in the US. Although most scientific organizations are being very very careful about how they allow the off label use of drugs to be presented at meetings or advocated for in any fashion without safety data.
It is up to the discretion of the provider.
Modafinil originated as a drug for narcolepsy, yet quickly attained application as an adjunct, or outright replacement for SSRIs. This drug is still only indicated for shift work sleep disorders, sleepiness due to sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Also, a cancer drug, hydroxyurea has wide application in sickle cell disease because of a side effect that drug induces.
After all, taking diphenydramine to induce sleep is an off label use of a drug.
My neurologist actually offered me Ritalin for post-concussion cognitive impairment.
I could go on and on, but won't. It may not be listed in the "best practices" handbook for physicians, but it is not illegal.
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