Thread: How Honest Can I Be With A Doctor?

I have trouble focusing, so in a week I'm going to see my doctor to tell her and ask for something that will help. I want adderal, not riddilin or vyvanse or concerta. I know this because I have taken them all as study aids and know what works best for me. Taking them as study aids is illegal without a prescription - am I okay to still explain my reasoning about why I want adderal over the others to my doctor? How far does doctor-patient confidentiality really go? Could this jeopardize my chances of her actually prescribing what I want?

Thanks friends.

Well, I would recommend against outright telling her exactly what you want. I've never personally tried to get a particular prescription but from what friends, doctors, and other people have told me is that if you straight up ask for something like adderal, the doctor is going to most likely think you're a junkie or a dealer. You want to convince the doctor you need the drug without sounding like you want it. (And if you actually need it, this shouldn't be hard.)

It also depends on your doctor and how close you are with her. If you have been seeing her regularly for a while or you just get the right vibes, you might mention that you've taken adderal in the past and it worked for you, but again I would recommend against demanding that you get a prescription of adderal.