medical card for depression?

[ontariogrower]

I'm no expert, but I've never heard of a doctor prescribing TWO antidepressants at the same time - as in taking Prozac AND Zoloft (among others). A doctor will usually switch medications or increase the dosage if one does not work - not give you both.

Are you sure that one of them isn't Xanax, or another benzodiazepine anti-anxiety? These can be used with anti-depressants. The benzodiazepines are habit-forming, though.


One thing you can do is exercise - it's known to help people improve both mentally and physically. As little as a brisk 1/2 hour walk can work wonders.

Feel better!

They do actually prescribe two anti-depressants at once sometimes. I know lots of people who are on two. Some people are on three. My mother takes prozac and wellbutrin and I take prozac and elavil at the same time. I live in Canada, so it's not some country that has stupid doctors either so yes doctors do prescribe 2 anti-depressants. It says not to mix anti-depressants with each other but doctors still do it. Benzo's are highly addictive. You can die from benzodiazepene withdrawal, and have seizures and other horrible problems. So do not get addicted to benzo's! I have a script for Valium (diazepam) and Dalmane (flurazepam) and i don't take them more than twice a month because i am so afraid of becoming dependant to them.

[lilSmokie]

yes I take 2 anti-depressants. My problem is knowing how to go about getting a medical card. Since I stopped smoking I have been super depressed and it sucks, but I have to be clean to get a job. I don't want this to happen again so I want to get a card. Should I just ask my regular doctor if she'll give me one?

[Hardbud]

yes I take 2 anti-depressants. My problem is knowing how to go about getting a medical card. Since I stopped smoking I have been super depressed and it sucks, but I have to be clean to get a job. I don't want this to happen again so I want to get a card. Should I just ask my regular doctor if she'll give me one?

Why would you want a card if you have to be clean for your job?

I think you should lay off the drugs. Clear your head.

[del...]

check that letfreedomgrow.com site. helping and answering med patients' questions is what they do! nevada does give prescriptions for depression and bi-polar and we've based most of our laws off of oregon's med use law so i'd imagine you'll be covered there. the hard part is finding that enlightened dr. who'll sign the forms which is why that site should be helpful...good luck


btw hardbud, those with a license to toke can legally do it and hold a job without fear of being fired for failing a drug test...that's why.

[FunkyMonkey]

I cant answer your US question but I thought o add something I have just learned about our Canadian policy.
Our government is advising that sufferers of depression not be granted any exemptions due to their false belief that it will increase the depression.They do, however, support mj use to treat depression that is a secondary cause of another serious fatal illness.
(??) yup

[lilSmokie]

I already got the job I was staying clean for...they don't do random tests. Now I just need to find a Doc that will sign the forms. If they won't give it to me for depression, I have a history (documented) of migraines, so I am sure I can get a card for that. I'll check out that web site. Thanks for the feedback.