Right, you are the consumer in this relationship, and their job is to support you. It sounds like you were disrespected and talked down to.

In my case, it took from last July to February--for me to finally get off of Lamectal. I had many side effects that really bothered me. My pdoc listened, by prescribing a lower dose, but it wasn't until a blood test a month ago showed that the Lamectal levels in my blood was too low to be effective and I still had the side effects, that he switched my treatment plan. I respect my pdoc, and I feel that he listens and respects me, so I was willing to work the plan.

What are you gonna do now? I'm so sorry that you got that horrible treatment!