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Old Apr 29, 2015, 10:28 AM
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In the US, a psychologist (PhD or PsyD) cannot prescribe medications, only an MD (psychiatrist or other medical doctor) can do that.
An generally, a psychiatrist would prescribe on the first visit, since (in the US), they specialize in medications and generally do not do therapy.