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Question: I am struggling a lot at work and home lately. I can't seem to keep up with all of my responsibilities on either end and my inability to focus is becoming very detrimental to my life. The last time I remember being able to grasp everything was about 6 years ago when I was taking Adderall and Vyvanse occasionally. I did well in school then, did volunteer work, worked a second job and was able to transfer schools. I've always tried to function without medication before and after that brief period but I'm really into adulthood at 27 now and I feel like my life is spiriling out of control. I'm always late to work, I can't keep my apartment clean at all, I'm constantly forgetting to do things...it's getting to a point where I'm overwhelmed. I do not have time to go to a doctor until weeks from now, my doctors office is always very busy and so am I. How can I get medication for my ADHD now?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Adderall and Vyvanse, while effective for ADHD, are Schedule 3 controlled substances monitored by the FDA and Drug Enforcement Administration. These are potentially very dangerous and by law require an in-person consultation prior to prescribing them. The fastest way would be to contact your insurance company for a list of doctors in your area who accept your insurance, and make an appointment for the soonest available time.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Adderall and Vyvanse, while effective for ADHD, are Schedule 3 controlled substances monitored by the FDA and Drug Enforcement Administration. These are potentially very dangerous and by law require an in-person consultation prior to prescribing them. The fastest way would be to contact your insurance company for a list of doctors in your area who accept your insurance, and make an appointment for the soonest available time.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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