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Q: How do I find a doctor to prescribe medication?

My general doctor has been giving me Strattera for ADD/ADHD, but I'm having some issues with insurance and the cost. I'm looking for something else to take for it because I quite taking the Strattera and all the old problems are back. I don't know how to go about getting a new medication. My present doctor does not believe in giving stimulants to adults and will not prescribe medication for me. Please help in my search. Thanks.

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
2/22/09 7:01am

There is an article on the site that outlines a number of different ways to find a health care professional in your area.

 

Some websites that offer directories of medical professionals that treat ADHD are:

 

  • CHADD (Children and Adults with AD/HD) Professional Directory
  • Attention Deficit Disorder Association Directory
  • Attention Deficit Disorder Resources National Directory
  • ADD Consults Professional Directory
  • National Center for Girls and Women with ADHD Professional Directory

     

     

    Besides these sites, the article offers other ideas to help you.

     

    I hope this helps and please let us know how everything is going.

     

    Eileen 

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