Post: Psychiatrist refuses to give certain medication

Posted by Arthur on 6/03/08

I've been seeing a psychiatrist at the local clinic for
about 9-12 months. I told her of my issue with ADHD, and
she insisted on putting me on anti-depressants. I went
along with it because I know how serious of a medication I
am asking for (Adderall) and it's abuse potential.

After 6 months of none of the medications working she tells
me she does not prescribe Adderall. I have a serious issue
with my ADHD that is causing problems in all aspects of my
life. Due to others ruining it for people like me with
serious ADHD, I even offered to come in weekly, or even
daily to prove there was no issue of abuse.

She refused and I have been shuffled around the clinic with
no help for almost a year. I am not being treated
appropriately, and as a result I continue to suffer from
ADHD and secondary depression.

Is there anything I can do legally? Especially if I go pay
an expensive doctor who will test me for it and diagnose me
with said illness?

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Psychiatrist refuses to give certain medication, 6/03/08, by Arthur.