Posted by SLS on July 24, 2006, at 3:39:56
In reply to What to do about med's when Pdoc abandons you, posted by Karen44 on July 23, 2006, at 23:07:52
If you don't have refills on your prescriptions, and you have no intention of returning to this doctor, I would call the doctor's secretary, explain the situation, and ask that prescriptions be called into the pharmacy until you can find a new doctor. You could, of course, use a GP to prescribe these medications by showing him the presription bottles or by having him consult with your ex-pdoc. The GP might also be a source of a referral.
Lamictal, being an anticonvulsant, carries the risk of producing a seizure if discontinued abruptly. I have seen it tapered rapidly, though. The problem with this, though, is that it often produces a rebound depression or worsening of depression. Still, you can use all the help you can get, and cannot afford to make things worse. It is difficult to know whether or not Lamictal is helping.
What other drugs are you taking?
Perhaps you don't have to cut off your relationship with this doctor just yet. Maybe you can use him as a sort of home-base until you find someone else. In the meantime you can begin the process of searching for another doctor. People here can advise you on how to go about doing that.
- Scott
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