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Old Jun 21, 2013, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sabrina View Post

Often, one goes to a psychologist first and is referred to a psychiatrist if further intervention is needed in the form of medication.

Good luck.
In my case, I was referred by my neurologist, my psychologist didn't feel I needed to see one, but I went anyways. ((I'll have to share this story some other time))

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Originally Posted by mimi2112 View Post
I think there is something very wrong here that a psychologist is now able to prescribe. This stuff isn't aspirin for pete's sake!
That is concerning. What about the chemistry involved?? I get that now-a-days we can ask pharmacists about drug interactions, but wow....that's not what they go to school for.
Thanks for this!
mimi2112