Id like to ask opinions on what I should be asking and or telling my provider at my upcoming appt.
For context, I paid out of pocket for a psychologist evaluation as I failed to get the appropriate appointment within my insurance-it was too difficult to understand maybe.
I have informed my insurance covered providers of the diagnosis and now have an appointment in…June…to discuss ADHD and possibly be prescribed medication.
Since I have some time before the appointment Id like tonfigure out what are the prime areas of questioning and concerns relating to medication. And what if any research I should do into the medication options.
Possible red flags I may encounter? Such as prescribing too high a dose?
(I am male about 140-150lbs (63.5 to 113.4 kg) at 69 inches or 175 CM depending monthly on diet and exercise and water intake)
If anyone has experience or can help me to have a successful appointment it would be appreciated.
Is it normal to wait a month for this sort of thing for you personally in the system you are in? What system /nation is that?
Should I take the first dose on a weekend to avoid possible bad side effects preventing work? Or just right away?
Should I choose it.
I had 1 prescription, Sertraline that I ceased taking in under 72 hours due to very bad side effects of shakiness, tiredness and then inability to sleep at night time.
I completely disagree with the replies. Doctors DO tend to prescribe an insane starting dose!
At least with stims, start very low to check for intolerance. If it’s lisdexamfetamine, 5 mg is very safe, but that’d typically be 1/4 of the minimum 20.
It’s one of the few instances where I’d even say: Don’t listen to your doctor. Stims on someone with ADHD are a wildcard. Might have a calming effect, or might feel like way too strong coffee. My doctor agreed to doing it this way, though.
Did the psychologist provide an official diagnosis that a doctor is allowed to fully rely on? Is the appointment with a psychiatrist?