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Does Intake Of Adderall Help In Curing Bipolar Disorder?
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Sun, 7 Feb 2016
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Question : Hi I am 58 female and have had problems with add for my whole life. I just saw a psychologist and did his test and got a positive result. My psychiatrist thinks I am bipolar and I am afraid he will not give me the adderall I had a friend that gave me 5 pills and my symptoms greatly decreased. Can you give me a prescription of adderall
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Doctors cannot prescribe controlled substances without physically examining a patient. However, I will stress that if your psychiatrist is concerned about bipolar disorder, this needs to be explored and treated very carefully. Adderall can cause a manic episode that will lead to hospitalization for days to weeks, cost you thousands of dollars, and perhaps even lead to your death. This is a serious question with serious consequences. I would encourage discussing it carefully with your psychiatrist who knows you.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Doctors cannot prescribe controlled substances without physically examining a patient. However, I will stress that if your psychiatrist is concerned about bipolar disorder, this needs to be explored and treated very carefully. Adderall can cause a manic episode that will lead to hospitalization for days to weeks, cost you thousands of dollars, and perhaps even lead to your death. This is a serious question with serious consequences. I would encourage discussing it carefully with your psychiatrist who knows you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link 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 link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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