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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
Why do pdocs always want to add more meds? That's what my pdoc tried to do today, but I didnt let it happen. I put my foot down and said I wanted to increase my current dosages *first*.
I'm already on 7 meds total (between psych meds and health meds). I really don't want to increase that number
I bet there are pharmaceutical incentives to make these guys prescribe expensive $hit
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No kidding there are incentives. There are rarely solid evidence-based justifications to go beyond a 3-4 psych med combo. It's likely not enough dosage adjustments have been tried. The quick and easy way, at least at first, is to slap another one on top.
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Meds: Latuda, Lamictal XR, Vyvanse, Seroquel, Klonopin
Supplements: Monster Energy replacement.  Also DLPA, tyrosine, glutamine, and tryptophan
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