My psychiatrist recommended for me to try Ritalin. I’ve been on Dexedrine for a few months, and I’m not really having negative side effects.

Is she a pill mill, or is it worth fixing something that’s not broken?

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Dexedrine is la crème de la crème. Maybe she thinks you like it a little too much if you know what I mean.

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I’m convinced that all psychiatrists are pill mills.

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My understanding is she was surprised I liked the first Med I tried since usually her patients have to try a few different ones before they find a good fit.

I’m not sure that’s grounds for needing to go get a new prescription and have another appointment in a few weeks

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Generally you wouldn’t want to change something that is working. Have you asked her why?

While I’m sure others can provide anecdotes about one medicine or another in this case, your psychiatrist is probably the only one who can tell you why she recommended switching. If it sounds like bogus to you than just tell her you would prefer not to switch.

You don't have to fill the prescription if you don't want to. Or you could fill it and not use it if you don't feel comfortable taking it. Psychiatrist in my experience only manage the medication portion of the ADHD therapy. If you want support managing the other parts, time management, task management, organization, etc, you will probably have to talk to a therapist.

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