Find A Doctor Who Prescribes Either Ritalin Or Adderall For My Adhd In Southwest Florida. (Top voted first)

I've had adhd since childhood and it has gotten increasingly worse. I've tried EVERYTHING and found that only these two medications really work. My doctor dropped me due to something regarding Obamacare and I NEED to have my prescriptions refilled! These drugs have literally brought my life back to normal! Please tell me of a doctor who understands the severity of the condition and will prescribe the right medications somewhere in Southwest Florida.

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I have had ADHD since childhood and continue to have it as an adult. Adderall was working wonderfully for me but now my general practitioner says he can't write me the script anymore due to new laws. I have tried going to see a psychiatrist but he wouldn't prescribe me Adderall without going through extensive psychological testing which takes at least a month just to get an appointment; and on top of that, I am currently without health insurance so I can't afford the $1500 that this psychological testing would cost! :(

So my question is: does anyone know of any psychiatrists or GP's in the Brevard County, FL area who will prescribe Adderall without requiring all this psychological testing first??? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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I am 59 and moved to Ft. Myers 18 mos ago. I see Dr. John Strasbaugh as my primary and he is treating my ADD with Adderall.

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I have been assessed and was being treated by a psychiatrist in New Jersey for ADHD with the medications Ritalin and Adderall for nearly 8 years. I am a retired teacher and have Blue Cross/Blue Shield. I have now moved to Marco Island, Florida and need to find a new doctor to fill out prescriptions for these medications in the Marco Island/Naples area. I've tried all other medications and have found that either of these two work the best for me. I don't need re-assessment; I just need to find a doctor to fill out my prescriptions and monitor my progress. Would anyone be able to recommend a doctor for me?
Thanks in advance,
Alex
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Hi i just moved to s.florida englewood from michigan.i have been without my addrell for over a month now and my doctor can't write a script over the state line against the law ,so i need to know one that will prescibe my meds.Its starting to be unbearable functioning seem to find myself in a depression again...please help me i don't know what to do!

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Hi Cyndy,
Were you previously prescribed Adderall before going to the doctor you mentioned? I have seen a doctor for psychiatric medication, but my ability to concentrate on any given task has gotten significantly worse over the last few years.
Thanks.

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This is really tough for those of us who actually need our medication and take it as prescribed. Apparently there's an epidemic of crazies taking this medicine who don'[t need it. At least according to the last 2 doctors I've seen. Personally I have never met anyone who has taken Adderall besides me! And I take it exactly as prescribed. I've never even heard of someone ODing or doing anything crazy on Adderall lol.

Florida psychiatrists are notoriously bad. They are either uneducated or paranoid or both. All the good ones are busy taking care of the very rich and charging out the butt. So to get a prescription you better be willing to drop a couple thousand dollars up front and a couple hundred a month JUST for the script OR spend days (and I mean literal days of time) finding a decent Psychiatrist. Don't give up guys!

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So what doctor in the Tampa Bay area did you find that will prescribe Ritalin or something like that like Adderall? Weird thing is for me Ritalin is the only one ADHD medication that works.

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In the state of Florida any primary Dr. can prescribe Adderall/Ritalin.(unless they just do not wish to do so) but the point is it is legal for them to do so.Also any neurologist or psychistrist are legally able to also write scrips for these two drugs..The law however states that the script has to be only written for a 30 day supply...which means you have to get a new script once a month which means a Dr, Appointment and lab work might be required depending on the preference of the Dr.

.The limitation is your Dr. can only write these prescriptions for a 30 day supply...so count on making a Dr's appointment once a month

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The psych practice I have been visiting for over 2 years now has a testing policy to receive adderall for adult ADHD. FL does not require the testing and therefore my insurance will not cover it. The price of the test is $1200 and after July they will not continue my adderall without completion of the test. I have also been taking lamotrigine for 4 years now. I am seeking a new psych practice/doctor in the Bradenton FL area who will continue my aderrall not extended release - down to 10mg daily. This is my best year of the past 5 years and I do not want a meds change. Any referrrals from anyone else in the Bradenton area?

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Alex, I too had ADHD growing up (although I didn't know at the time). Just turned 47 and within the last 5 yrs I've/friends have seen it get worse. The insurance that I have won't cover me to see psychiatrist. I was referred to a doctor by a friend. Had to pay $100.00 for consultation. After 5 min of asking me questions, he then tells me that I'm bi-polar (not true) then says he can't prescribe anything anyway. Not his field. That $100.00 was a birthday present for me to FINALLY get some help. That crook took my money. Why wasn't I informed when I made the appt w/receptionist. Why did she ask me what the appt was regarding? As I left in tears I asked the doctor this. His remark to me was....the receptionist is not qualified to diagnose. Understandable...so why didn't she tell me that this wasn't your (Dr) expertise. I was misled and feel that I should get my money back. Can anyone HELP suggest what I can do to resolve this?

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I have ADD and a few other health issues. I have been on Ritalin for years. I am 55, retired and just moved to Florida from New York. I had the same primary care doctor in NY for 17 years. I made an appointment with a Florida doctor to establish primary care and to continue my health care needs. I met the doctor, told her I was on Ritalin and she accused me of doctor shopping and drug seeking. It was one of the worst experiences of my life. She said I will have to come in once a month for an exam, be subjected to monthly u.a's and monthly blood work. I really can not believe the way I was treated. Is this common practice in Florida.

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Did you ever find a doctor in brevard that you could point me into the direction of?

Please let me know.

Thank you!!! Sami

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I realize this is 3 years old but most "doctors" are more interested in saving their own hides by tucking tale from the government than helping people in need. Fortunately I found a Neurologist willing to treat my ADHD. He also referred me to a Neuropsychiatrist who will help manage my Bipolor meds. Try to find someone who actually cares stay far away from clinical psychiatrists and those dealing with criminal or addiction psychiatry. They are brain damaged.

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Is Dr Dudney a cool...easy going psychiatrist that will give ritalin and mood stabilizers? I am trying to get a appointment with him now. Does anybody know if when they run your name for red flags like with docs and pharmacies does it show nationwide or statewide in Florida? Dr Dudney does do ketAmin therapy for depression iv even....so he sounds cool. Is he besides the insurance thing? Please answer ANYONE since he charges 310 dollars for initial appointment and I want to leave set up. My add is driving me crazy and so is my depression!!!!

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I don't live in your area of Florida I'm in Ocala. However I've been having the same issues. My. Primary abruptly stopped my Adderal xr script.He didn't even give me any referral to a psychiatrist who is now the only type of doc who is able too prescribe it. Although I do have Medicaid insurance I've yet to find anything accept for a state run place that does the sliding scale payment thing. So my suggestion would be is for you to contact any State/government ran program to better assist you in the right direction. Look in your local area phone book. I highly recommend you get copies of all your medical records to avoid the doctor wanting to do more assessment blah blah. Good luck. (Sorry for rambling my ADHD is to blame)

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If you bring records to a psychiatrist not psychologist you will not have a problem. I go to a psychiatrist once a month in Indian river county and it's $95 a visit with no insurance

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Hi,
Can you tell me your doctor's name...I just moved from CT to FL. No insurance, no doctor, no one to write me a script

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No it's common to most doctors in Florida now. I'm about to research what the problem is.

One is Obamacare. It scared half of our good physicians out of the field, they retired early rather than deal with the ensuing beurocratic mess and the cleanup is going to be a long hard road.

The next problem is that the federal government recently did a huge bust in Florida taking away a lot of doctors licenses for prescribing Adderall in an amount that they deemed to be too much. I learned this straight from my federal prob. officer. So I think she knows what she's talking about.

So in essence you have the bloated government and the worst president since Bush to thank for keeping you out of a decent life.

My best advice to you is to keep trying and searching and think smart and don't give up. Try a neurologist, they usually know more than crazy psychiatrists.

Most of all trust in Jesus Christ and contributions that is the only way to get any real help.

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Who is the psychiatrist in Indian River County? I am having the same issues

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good luck these doctors today don't wanna prescribe anything without making their money when you find one that's going to give it to you let me know I'm having the same problem

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