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Relaxed / open minded doctor in melbourne?

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Hi there everyone,

does anyone know of a relaxed doctor in melbourne? I want to get a prescription to modafinil, as i often fall asleep at work etc. My doctor didn't really believe me and didn't give me anything, i feel that the uni ones are just trying to get the bulk bills pushed through! Although i have now been referred to the alfred hospital to do sleep tests. What i am worried about is that the tests will not be covered under medicare and that I will not be able to afford them, as I have heard from a few sources that it can be around $400. I am currently studying full time and working part time and don't have much money to splash around. I have tried using modafinil before and it really helped me stay alert during work.

So basically does anyone know of a doctor that is a bit more accommodating?

any hints/advice is greatly appreciated.

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you could always volunteer for sleep studies... no help for your request im afraid. is this allowed? i seem to recall a similar thread being closed...

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Brought the topic back on because its probably not illegal so please keep it like that and make sure to phrase your words carefully. Thanks. bye Eg

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I have a close friend who went to a sleep clinic for a similar reason.

She was diagnosed with narcolepsy and prescribed dexamphetamine ( 40mg per day )

Well worth the costs involved IMO.

I have tried modafinil and ritalin before and find D5's to be far superior ( but then again I have ADHD :wink: not narcolepsy )

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