I Need Help Getting Benzodiazepines In North Carolina Or I'm Afraid I Will Be Back On Pain Killers
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I must have called 20 or more doctors today. None of them will prescribe me benzodiazepines such as Klonopin at all. I'm 25 and have been on it since I was 16 and they just simply say "no one in the state will prescribe those thanks for calling".

I'm near Charlotte but right now I would drive anywhere to get them because in a week or two I will be deathly sick and I can't face that. I just moved across the country away from my family, stopped my addiction to pain killers (that was caused by anxiety), and I'm trying to better my life. And to make it worse I'm having such a hard time living on my own mentally and they want me to stop all benzos. PLEASE HELP ME if you know of anyone who can help. {edited for privacy}

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Re: Melody (# 6)

i just recently moved to charlotte from ocean isle beach and i haven’t been able to find a doctor i had a great caring doctor who changed my life with meds they put me on as well as counseling i have been taking wellbutrin cymbalta clonopin and adderall for years and have been without it and not feeling well mentally at allll i saw you said you had a great dr was just wondering if you could share

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I’ve had the same issues, unfortunately when you classify yourself as a RECOVERING addict or alcoholic, all bets are off. Doctors will never prescribe you medicine that’s addictive, cuz they’re responsible. If you need them, embellish a little bit, don’t talk about your addiction. Remember these are your PRIVATE ISSUES, NOONE ELSE'S. I’ve seen it time and time again. Keep your medical record to yourself, not family, friends, just the people on your recovery network. It’s screwed me over plenty of times when I’ve needed help.

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Re: Emily (# 44)

From what I understand it’s extremely difficult to be prescribe these two medication‘s at once. I used to see a psychiatrist where I would get Xanax from, and pain management was OK with that because I was getting the Xanax before I entered pain management. But my psychiatrist left when her boss died of Covid, so now I’m not sure I could get someone to prescribe them since I’m already on pain medication. But if you live in a red state you may not have any luck at all.

Where I live your only chance of getting controlled substances is from specialists, so if you need anxiety medication like a benzo you have to go to a psychiatrist as a GP will not give it to you.

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Re: Melody (# 6)

Who is the Dr. In Charlotte NC..I need a better Dr.

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Re: Heather (# 45)

That reply was almost 10 years ago? You would do better getting off your feet and making your own contact?

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Re: Melody (# 6)

Do you still go to this Dr. What's hisname

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Re: Melody (# 6)

Melody my names Emily and I just saw your comment. I am in desperate need of your help. I was on methadone for 7 years but am now on subutext and I have been prescribed klonopin on and off even longer than that. My doctor retired who prescribed my klonopin and I can't seem to find anyone who will prescribe them to me now. I have a severe anxiety disorder and I need your help. I live in Salisbury NC so driving to Charlotte isn't that far. Please help

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Re: Optimistic (# 42)

That is terrible advice to give someone who is down and out, what the heck is wrong with you? While it is highly suggested to not call around town for your drugs, they are available from ANY licensed medical doctor

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Are you calling psychiatrists or family doctors? You have to get those from a mental health provider. PCPs don’t want to get involved.

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Re: manda (# 7)

Manda I'm currently having this problem also I am trying to get my disability but I'm pain and have severe anxiety. I live in Mitchell county NC. Is there any way I could get his name please? {edited for privacy}

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Re: Melody (# 6)

?? Melody. I have severe anxiety, panic attacks! Also have severe chronic pain! My former Dr was ok with prescribing benzos knowing I am on opioid prescription for my chronic pain. Can you tell me which Charlotte Dr. prescribes both as my dr. has moved out of State now.

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Mike. I guess I'm confused about your need for benzos as a substitute for pain meds that was caused your anxiety? As someone mentioned Psychiatrist is who you need to see. Benzo are difficult to try to withdraw from without hospitalization. They will not give long term. Still doctors prescribe and can not continue as those meds are regulated. You can seize if you are in high doses of benzos. The combination of opiates and benzodiazepines are deadly. Unless you present to ER with medical emergency you will not receive much help unless you see a psychiatrist.

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Re: Patric (# 27)

Please help me find a dr that gives alprazolam or klonopin with being on methadone

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Re: Melody (# 6)

what dr? I am in charlotte looking for a benzo friendly dr

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Re: Danielle (# 35)

Go online order what you want it’s not hard fine a legitimate company don’t get screwed though. Good luck

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Re: Melody (# 6)

I've been prescribed 6mgs of xanax for the past 15yrs. Now bc I've had to go to get things from the street they don't help me. I suffer from terrible benzo withdrawal. Please if u have any suggestions let me know

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Hi. You need to look at the Ashton manual for instructions on how to come off of benzodiazepines as you can have seizures and even die if stopping cold turkey. Clonazepam is one of the worst to get off of. PLEASE be very careful and get a pill cutter too, that way you can make the cuts more easily. I hope this helps. I had a habit on Xanax but now I’m totally clear. Took me 18 months but I followed the Ashton manual and did it. Wishing you all the best.

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Usually psychiatrists are the only ones who will write for benzodiazepines. If you are diagnosed by a doctor have that doctor send your records to a psychiatrist who treats anxiety in your area. You may have to call and ask for an appointment for one accepting new patients. It may take a few weeks unless you can get an emergency appointment by telling them the truth. If you get sick you can go to a crisis center. I hope you can find a doctor to help you. You might try calling social services in your county to help you. They know what services are available.

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Hi Mike. I am sorry to hear it is so hard to get your meds. First, try a psychiatrist or a DO, not a M.D. Psychiatrists will be more open to your struggle and write scripts for Valium n Xanax all the time. I also found that 2000 mg of the amino acid, Gaba can help with your problem.
You can seek a Nutrient therapist treatment provider thru the website: The Alliance for Addiction Solutions. It is amazing what can be done today without drugs. Yet, if all else fails, and you simply can't live this way, just go down to Mexico or Canada, or other countries that have more relaxed and commpassionate care.

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Re: Jon (# 4)

I don't know where Scranton is n Pa., but a friend of mine moved to Coudersport, Pa and gets every drug you could think of. She's a chronic pain patient. She gets methodone, Klonipin, Lyrica and anything she asks for. So I know it's not a state law. Maybe you gotta be in the right place.

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