To fill or not to fill?

[ericn2k3]

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Hi, just curious of everyone opinion/rationale on these combinations. I've search and read a few thread in the MD/Pysch section, but I like to hear a pharmacist takes on this.

1. benzo + ADHD med - family MD vs Pysch MD
2. benzo + Suboxone
3. ADHD med - new therapy for > 30 y/o

 

[johnpharm01]

Hi, just curious of everyone opinion/rationale on these combinations. I've search and read a few thread in the MD/Pysch section, but I like to hear a pharmacist takes on this.

1. benzo + ADHD med - family MD vs Pysch MD
2. benzo + Suboxone
3. ADHD med - new therapy for > 30 y/o

Without a lot more information, Its hard to say if they are being used appropriately or not. You have to investigate indications, who is prescribing what, responses to meds, fill histories

 

[zelman]

Hi, just curious of everyone opinion/rationale on these combinations. I've search and read a few thread in the MD/Pysch section, but I like to hear a pharmacist takes on this.

1. benzo + ADHD med - family MD vs Pysch MD
2. benzo + Suboxone
3. ADHD med - new therapy for > 30 y/o

These are all potentially appropriate. For example, if the benzo in scenario 2 treating a seizure disorder, it’s probably not worth messing with an established effective therapy. A lot more info is required to have any insight on these situations.

 

[BidingMyTime]

I agree with everyone else, while it's good to question these combos, they could be quite appropriate, it's impossible to know without more info.

 

[owlegrad]

I am curious what the issue is with number 3. Are adults not allowed to have new diagnoses for adderall?

 

[Dr Wario]

I see #1 all the time and it is bs from psyches that think they can do wtf they like because why not?, #2 usually requires a prior auth from my state's medical assistance, #3 is...who cares.

 

[ericn2k3]

I am curious what the issue is with number 3. Are adults not allowed to have new diagnoses for adderall?

interesting articles on adult ADHD

 

[owlegrad]

interesting articles on adult ADHD

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting discussion. Seems like a lot of people think the idea is just bunk.