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c/adhd by u/Zebrafive 2w ago

Medication appt Questions

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Id like to ask opinions on what I should be asking and or telling my provider at my upcoming appt.

For context, I paid out of pocket for a psychologist evaluation as I failed to get the appropriate appointment within my insurance-it was too difficult to understand maybe.


I have informed my insurance covered providers of the diagnosis and now have an appointment in...June....to discuss ADHD and possibly be prescribed medication.



Since I have some time before the appointment Id like tonfigure out what are the prime areas of questioning and concerns relating to medication. And what if any research I should do into the medication options.


Possible red flags I may encounter? Such as prescribing too high a dose?

(I am male about 140-150lbs (63.5 to 113.4 kg) at 69 inches or 175 CM depending monthly on diet and exercise and water intake)


If anyone has experience or can help me to have a successful appointment it would be appreciated.


Is it normal to wait a month for this sort of thing for you personally in the system you are in? What system /nation is that?

Should I take the first dose on a weekend to avoid possible bad side effects preventing work? Or just right away?

Should I choose it.

I had 1 prescription, Sertraline that I ceased taking in under 72 hours due to very bad side effects of shakiness, tiredness and then inability to sleep at night time.

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