
Hello, I Have Previously Been Prescribed Ritalin For ADD (in

Question: Hello, I have previously been prescribed Ritalin for ADD (in Holland - I have emails confirming it all between myself, a doctor and therapist) though I've been told I have to wait for a psychiatric appointment which could take weeks - can this be right? Thanks, Alice
Brief Answer:
Yes this is right.
Detailed Answer:
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Ritalin is an amphetamine drug. The drug is a controlled drug. Even if in past you’ve been given Ritalin even then for fresh prescription you have to visit a psychiatrist in person. Yes this is right.
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Yes this is right.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for using ask a doctor service
Ritalin is an amphetamine drug. The drug is a controlled drug. Even if in past you’ve been given Ritalin even then for fresh prescription you have to visit a psychiatrist in person. Yes this is right.
Thanks
Please let me know if you need more assistance.
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