[grandmaof2angels]

me psych doctor upped my ativans last week. I had an appointment with my primary doctor and he said not to take extra ativan and instead prescribed me another depression medication bupropion.

I am not sure who to listen too. My therapist says to go with my psych doctor, until she can get word with him about what my primary doctor is wanting to do.

My primary doctor only see me if I make an appointment when sick. I see my psych doctor every 3 months, but see my therapist every week.

So could someone give me more insight on which one should I do?

Thanks in advance.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by grandmaof2angels

me psych doctor upped my ativans last week. I had an appointment with my primary doctor and he said not to take extra ativan and instead prescribed me another depression medication bupropion.

I am not sure who to listen too. My therapist says to go with my psych doctor, until she can get word with him about what my primary doctor is wanting to do.

My primary doctor only see me if I make an appointment when sick. I see my psych doctor every 3 months, but see my therapist every week.

So could someone give me more insight on which one should I do?

Thanks in advance.

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given this and the fact that your therapist said to go according to what the psych doctor says until they can talk with your primary care doctor

my suggestion is do what your therapist said. they are the one in the right position to help you and your treatment providers to get on the same page together.

[Sunflower123]

Does your primary doctor know something about your health that possibly your pdoc doesn't? If you can I would hold off on the extra Ativan until this is straightened out. You could call your primary doctor and ask why he made that decision while your tdoc is getting it straightened it out with your pdoc. Good luck and best wishes.

My thoughts exactly, does your GP know something your psychiatrist doesn't? Consider this too... the psychiatrist has gone to school and had training in psychiatric care, a GP has maybe several months of training and experience in this.

I must say that warning bells went off when you mentioned Bupropion (Welbutrin). Are you Bipolar 1? This is not a good mix for some.

[Nammu]

I'd hold off on upping an addictive med until your two docs can consult each other.