How can I talk to my psychiatrist about medications?

Published July 17, 2010

Question by Quelquefoisjefoutre: How can I talk to my psychiatrist about medications?
I have recently been diagnosed with Adult ADHD and put on Strattera. I have found the side effects absolutely horrible and want to try stimulant medications; however, I am only 22 and in college and I know a lot of kids my age abuse these drugs but I really think I would benefit from them. How can I express this to my psychiatrist without sounding like I’m asking for ‘good drugs?’

Best answer:

Answer by cats3to2
Schedule an appointment and tell him about the negative side effects you are experiencing and ask if there is something else that would work without those side effects. If he says no, then tell him you heard this Strattera was good for it, and see what he has to say about that.

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