Posted by mtdewcmu on November 22, 2009, at 20:40:34
In reply to Need advice on med switch and telling doc, posted by jerrypharmstudent on November 15, 2009, at 20:49:25
> I see a pdoc for my psych meds and I have a family doc for other things like asthma, etc. Long story short, lately my depression and anxiety have been getting pretty severe and I might not be able to get in to see my pdoc until the end of FEB 2010!!! So do I go to my family doc and ask him to switch my Klonopin to Ativan (because I think I've grown a tolerance to the klonopin)?? If I did go to my family doc to switch some meds until I saw my pdoc - what would I tell my pdoc when I saw him next and what if he gets pissed that they were changed??
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> thanks
> JerryYour GP may be reluctant to prescribe you a benzo at all, because they are controlled substances. They are not very good drugs for long-term use IMO because of the tolerance problem. Perhaps you should take your prescription bottle to the appointment to prove that you are already taking a benzo, in case the GP is suspicious that you are drug seeking.
Is there a reason you're not taking an antidepressant for your anxiety? You could also try asking for Seroquel; that antipsychotic is supposed to be highly sedating, so it may help your anxiety.
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