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Hello, I was diagnosed with cancer in June after a colonoscopy. Still waiting for final treatment plan which is getting more difficult everyday, as I want to get treated because I have bloody bum problems. I had to find a new doctor for my ADHD and depression because my new insurance did not cover the old doctor. Florida is still under Covid telehealth rules for now so finding a doctor who accepted my insurance and new patients was challenging to say the least. Finally got an appointment and the Nurse Practioner I saw does not believe in bupropion with Adderall so she would not prescribe the bupropion or any other antidepressant. I have been on the regiment for probably 20 years and it was chosen specifically because I did not tolerate other drugs, at the very least she should have weaned me off. I find myself getting quite anxious but it may just be the waiting for the treatments. I cannot go through the process of finding another psychiatrist. This sucks.

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I’m so sorry to hear that after 20 years of being successfully on the combo, you have been left high and dry with no coverage for your depression. (Understand you’re still on Adderall for ADHD).

I’m on different anti-anxiety medication that I too have taken for 20 years under medical supervision (2 successive GPs) and I feel totally normal while on it with no side effects. Periodically we try weaning me off just to test but go back on as I do badly otherwise.

I have just read that experts generally agree that your 2 drugs should not be given together due to possible safety concerns, but in cases they may be under medical supervision. It’s shocking that the NP has made that call and I hope you can escalate it to a Doctor.