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MEDS: psychopharmacologist vs. psychiatrist

Spiky
Spiky
has anyone had any experience with both of these professionals, who could tell me if psychopharmacologists indeed have more expertise? i have been depressed my whole life, everyone keeeps telling me to try medications but nothing has worked. i have only visited regular psychiatrists. should i try to see someone more specialized?
Spiky
Spiky
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meandthebeast
meandthebeast
Sorrry hon, I dont know what a psychopharmacologist is. I have been depressed most of my life and not one psychiatrist was able to help me.. If you get any hits on this let me know.. I would be interested...
Spiky
Spiky
well, all i know is what i've been told, but about.com defines a psych-pharm this way: "Psychopharmacologists are medical doctors, either general practitioners or psychiatrists that specialize in pharmacology to treat mental and emotional disorders. Pediatricians and Family Doctors may consult with a Psychopharmacologist in developing a treatment program for their patients with mental and emotional disorders such as ADHD, depression and bipolar disorder. Some Psychopharmacologists are involved in research studies for medications."
there are some doctors in my zip code who advertise themselves this way, i was wondering if i could have better luck with them than with a regular psychiatrist.
meandthebeast
meandthebeast
You know, I think it would be definately worth looking into.. If you find out anything good. Let me know
deleted_user
deleted_user
Great article and I am going to see a psychopharmocologist tomorrow, Mark Zetin, MD. I looked through his book and felt he's quite good.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05171/525310.stm
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
hey, can't hurt to give it a try.
Brave
Brave
My personal opinion on this, is truly whether
it be a psychiatrist or a pharmacologist
they really don't know, until the patient
alone tells them the effect of a medicine
they are told to try.

BRAVE
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