Doctor In Pittsburgh Pa That Prescribes Xanax Or Klonopin (Page 5)

Every doc I've met with here in Pittsburgh Pa will only take cash if they prescribe you xanax.. Very unethical but since I have insurance I would like to find a doctor to prescribe me the meds I need. I would take either although I like the Klonopin better, xanax cause my depression to worsen after I take them... Anyone know of any Psychiatrists that will take my insurance and prescribe me meds?

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Re: Nomorebs (# 16)

Pretentious with no clue of a personal situation. Doctors generalizations and know it all attitude.

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Can I give me some names I know one I’m trying to have options I only need a low dose and cash is no problem

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I am also in need of a Xanax prescription

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Re: Josh (# 78)

Can I get the name of the dr you go to?

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How do I get in touch with a psychiatrist or clinic in Pittsburgh PA to get prescribed xaxax or Klonopin I've been on high doses for 30 years,I suffer from PTSD,major depression, seizers,severe panic disorder

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I suffer from PTSD, panic disorder, major depression, bipolar, seizers can u please help me by giving name of clinics or Drs. That can help me I'll pay cash

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Re: Kermit (# 85)

Sorry you are having this problem and want to go about it the right way! When you mention high doses have you just stopped or run out? I'm not sure what drug we are talking about yet Xanax or any of the Benzos can be very dangerous if not discontinued properly, I found out about that 10 years ago, interesting few weeks including a Hospital stay to restore the Xanax, what a sad outcome although I was told I was near Death and I'm still here!

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Unethical? Maybe. Smart? Indeed and less of a headache and sure as heck more profitable. They are not obligated to take any type of insurance, especially Medicaid. It's their job and their choice how they take payment for their professional services.

With that said any doctor prescribing benzos for years upon years isn't providing professional services and should indeed be evaluated by the DEA. I say this because docs are quick to pull that prescription pad out before exploring or combining treatment options. I myself was prescribed 1mg Xanax 4 x day for about 9 yrs and if i could go back and say no to benzos i would have because withdrawal is miserable and possibly fatal. One of 2 withdrawals that can kill you. Benzos and alcohol are the only 2 withdrawals that can kill you. Others just feel like you're dying. I was miserable and I chose a supervised taper. OMG the brain fog along with feeling as if my brain was sitting in fire along with black dots and trails when blinking were terrible to deal with. And don't get me started on insomnia. And it took forever to pass. It does more damage than good in the end because benzos are meant to be TEMPORARY.

But anyway I find it sketchy when the DEA intervenes and the doctor can't provide needed documents on why said patients need said medications. Had said doctor done his/her job correctly it wouldn't be an issue and even i know this. The DEA should audit every practicing doctor yearly IMO. It would avoid a lot of unnecessary prescription drug addicts and chasers doctor hopping. I'm sorry but reading most of these comments reminds me of my days swearing i needed them for severe anxiety and panic attacks. LMAO. You need them because you're addicted. This site is full of people doctor shopping IMO.

And for pain management....A chiropractor can fix your pain but you'd rather have that oxy or fentanyl high.

Also if you are on any medication long term your family doctor should indeed help until you find another practice.

Life tip: never be dependent on drugs because nothing lasts forever.

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Finding a Psych for Klonopin in Butler, Pa or Pittsburgh:

Hello, I just recently moved back to Pennsylvania about an hour north of Pittsburgh and I was seeing a good Psychiatrist where I came from for 8 years who had me on a high dose of Klonopin or clonazepam. I would simply like to find a Psychiatrist who will allow me to continue this treatment regimen as this is the only Psych medicine that really benefits me and doctors up here seem afraid to give me what I've been given for years. Thank you for reading this and if you happen to know someone that could help me please let me know. Maybe if I didn't have to work and had health insurance I'd consider getting off it but I don't have insurance and I need to be able to function plus it is outright dangerous to discontinue this medication.

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Re: Kermit (# 85)

Did you ever find anyone? Just curious because in Florida they absolutely didn't care at all about this kind of thing it's such a political matter up here. Anyway, if you found someone any names?? Just asking

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Re: Tricia (# 51)

Hi I know you posted here years ago but I too just moved back to the Mercer/Butler county line. Would you mind letting me know who you were seeing as I am shocked you found someone in Butler my first visit with a NP went terribly and they just want to take me off the medicine and have no actual reasons. Not one to be named trust me I asked. Please and thanks!

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Re: Chris (# 82)

Do you know a pgh dr that prescribes Xanax? Whether they take insurance or I have to pay cash doesn’t matter. I have shorty insurance lol. Thanks

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Re: THE GOOD DOC (# 4)

Doctors only seem to care about their vacation homes and what they can get away with. Not actually helping people unless they know them personally. Most hospitals cover their asses and go to bat for them to in order to prevent their hospitals being drug through the mud. Rather than actually look at patient's records, they go off their gut from a 30 second conversation instead of looking at a patient's record for med seeking behavior. Doctors only advocate for themselves these days... not for their patients with pain/depression/or anxiety. It's a shame we have to look for a scumbag who wants money and pay cash until he gets arrested instead of doctors doing their jobs and fighting back for their patients who may actually need meds. If you cant prescribe with transparency, who's the scumbag with secrets?

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Re: Mr Glass (# 93)

That's well said and the way things in this area have become are rather Draconian in practice. Only took it for the past 7 or 8 years but let's just take people off without even wanting to look at their past medical records! I would simply think moving back to Florida would be a better option if you suffer with anxiety although I only saw that one doctor it was never an issue there. Up here in Pittsburgh area? This is like a different country altogether. Problem is when are we as a country going to take an approach that's more aimed towards harm reduction instead of worrying about authority? This sucks I still have not found anyone I'm sure there are probably many Psychs and doctors in Pittsburgh itself who will prescribe lower dose anxiety meds if one has $300 to $400 to spend on the initial visit plus $250 each month for a follow up until you get lucky enough to be put on for every 3 months. They treat this stuff like it's just illegal altogether..and who are they to say what I choose to put into my body to begin with? Uggh frustrated I finally found a NP who will "slowly" take me off my medication and so far it's awful but tolerable.

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Re: the335 (# 94)

Because Florida practically legalized Pain Meds for a few years around 2010 @ Pain Pill Mills in hundreds of Strip Malls, I understand obtaining Benzo's and other addictive controlled pills is virtually impossible these days in the South. Who lives in Florida?

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Re: EDDY (# 95)

Actually supposedly Florida is one the most heavily cracked down on states today for controlled medicine. It really is not though. They did get rid of pill mills (those doctors simply prescribe Suboxone now) you can still see a regular everyday Psychiatrist in Florida and they do prescribe anti-anxiety much more commonly in my observations. Almost everyone I knew was on Xanax, Klonopin, Valium or Ativan and I know lawyers, doctors, contractors, major newspaper editors, morticians people of status yet also just everyday people. In the Pittsburgh area it's almost taboo to even get a second opinion on your mental health. It would seem that in Florida they simply don't live with the same fear that Psychiatrists here in the Pittsburgh area do which even here if you have legitimate need to take them, have a medical history of taking it and the money and time to continue seeking second opinions then there is probably someone who will help you out. Its sad that even on here no one will name anyone making this thread absolutely useless other than discussing the issue of why we are treating schedule 4 drugs like they are schedule 1. We have the right to discuss legitimate medical problems and trying to find healthcare providers who are more open minded without spending thousands of dollars yet the only doctor named has already been shut down and the Staunton Clinic has a new policy as of 2014 they don't prescribe any controlled medicine! A system like this I think only will make the Opioid Epidemic worse. S***, I know many people with Opioid Use Disorder and a benzodiazepine is all they needed to stop them from obsessing! Oh well I'm just glad that ultimately I have accepted that I cannot afford to look around and that coming off them may just be beneficial to my quality of life? Having a degree in Psychology, I can imagine that for a new patient a doctor or PA/NP will probably want to see how you behave off of them as they actually work that well. I'm just hoping that as I go through coming off of this I find that I no longer need them to cope as I feel like keeping an open mind to alternative treatments and remaining adaptable is about the best way to deal with what I consider a severely flawed medical system. Is what it is

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Re: Riley (# 92)

I was reading your post and was asking if you found a phychiatrist yet? I am looking as well. My phychiatrist moved far away and no longer excepted my insurance. I was on .05 zanax for years. And the last 3 years of not having them..im a mess.

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Re: believer in in non psycotrooic (# 26)

Hi. I am also looking for a new phychiatrist. I live in millvale. In pittsburgh. I cant even get off the couch. Im actually afraid to go outside. And waking up in the middle of the night from my chest hurting .and my breathing is shallow. I need to find a new phychiatrist. Can u help me? Ty

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Re: the335 (# 89)

I was reading your post and was asking if you found a phychiatrist yet? I am looking as well. My phychiatrist moved far away and no longer excepted my insurance. I was on .05 zanax for years. And the last 3 years of not having them..im a mess.hi. have you found one yet? I am desperately in need of a new phychiatrist as well..i feel so terrible. I hate that i am anxious all the time. If u can help me out in any way i would be grateful.ty

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Re: Riley (# 92)

I was reading your post and was asking if you found a psychiatrist yet? I am looking as well. My psychiatrist moved far away and no longer accepted my insurance. I was on .05 xanax for years. And the last 3 years of not having them i'm a mess. I am desperately in need of a new psychiatrist, i feel so terrible. I hate that i am anxious all the time. If u can help me out in any way i would be grateful. Thank all of you for your replies.

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