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

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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
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (24 minutes later)
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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Hello, I Have Previously Been Prescribed Ritalin For ADD (in

Brief Answer: 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.