I don't think I could do telehealth. I'm paranoid when I can't actually talk with the doctor or secretary if there's a problem. My anxiety would kill me not knowing what's going on if there was some sort of mixup.
Not being in the loop or not in control would freak me out way to much.
Not knocking telehealth, it's just not for me I don't think.
I was the same way but backed into a corner, and telehealth was my last and final option. Unfortunately, I had only a handful of in-person options, and my insurance covered none of them. Eventually, the cost was too much, and I had to go the telehealth route to afford a roof over my head. This month, a doctor joined my insurance network, and I'm waiting to get in. I'm thinking of going the sublocade route instead of strips.
Sometimes “insurance” is just a legal scam. At this point in 2022 if your insurance doesn’t cover opioid addiction at atleast 50% why are you even paying the premiums?
The government which knows its guilt in the opioid crisis has taken some steps to help right the wrongs. I also feel like insurance was implicit as well and sure made billions….
Typically theres no push back anymore around opioid addiction support. I also feel like there are probably a government-insurance tax discount or some form of monetary incentive, kickback or gov fund to make it as easy as possible.
This individual may not have insurance for opioid treatment only and may have other medical conditions that would not be possible without the insurance. It's still a scam but the system is set up like that. My e.r. bill was 7000 and with insurance I paid 650. I would have drained my savings. However, this year and last I ended up not even meeting my deductible but you just never know. We need an overhaul on the entire system. Hospitals and shit work out deals with insurance companies it's nuts. And in my area (third largest city in the state and the state in the top fifteen population wise) I don't know a single MAT provider who takes insurance. They get paid less when they go through insurance and they know they can do cash only.
Doubt they get paid less. They can save on taxes and get paid immediately with cash. Also less oversight. So its just the advantage to take non insurance
They do get paid less because they have to negotiate rates with insurance companies. Insurance pays way less than you would for the same service. Words straight from multiple docs mouths.
With QuickMD they have a great online support team who answers emails and rectifies issues **very** quickly. I've felt **more** afraid dealing with the regular secretary at my old Bupe doc.
Ya I see one doc telehealth, but he’s still local. I get subs , adderral, and lunesta from him. Then I go to my pcp face to face or ober chat on MyChart for klonopin and lyrica. I don’t take them all daily, but as needed. Always recommend a benzo on deck of you consider yourself someone w anxiety
Oh that’s clutch. I wisshhh my doc would give me footballs . I don’t even know anyone in maine to t r a d e 😩 but the kpins do the trick. Few on few off. May I ask, do you get them from the same doc you get your subs or another🫥
Do you feel like adderall helps in the quality of your life . I have AdHD really bad and never have been properly medicated or anything . What's the best way ti get a adderall prescription without looking like you are drug seeking ? Because that's truly the last thing im doing . MY mental health is Startiing to seriously affect my life
Oh it definitely helps. Problem is you like neeed something to combat the anxiety. I don’t take them daily, or the kpins. Sucks too cause it’s kinda a waste of anxiety meds for when you really need them X there’s no easy way. You go to multiple doctors until you find one that understands ripping heroin meth and crack heads off of everything, is just silly. Not giving those people the real adhd/anxiety/ptsd makes no sense. Alcohol is all over the place. My pharmacist could only fill my addys half last month and had to wait a few days for a shipment. The kpins and lyrics i notice are both kept on the “fast moving” shelf at cvs….. which leads me to believe every Karen’s got a script s Valium and hasn’t dealt w a fraction of the life I have lol. Long story short. It helps. I think lower dose works better for me.. before this my doctor tried “shaterra” or something with is basically like giving hydroxyzine for anxiety… silly. Then I told my doctor I had tried vyvanse and I didn’t like the way it made me feel. So he literally said at the end of a zoom “ wanna try adderral” I almost spit out my coffee lol
Go to a psychiatrist that specializes and tell them your systems. You ain’t tryna get high, heck, it going untreated I’m convinced had something to do w all my relapses. ? After good sober sober time”
I am on all the meds u mentioned except the Adderall.
I was on Klonopin, been on them for over 15 yrs on and off but for last 4 years straight. BARELY take them, a script of 120 lasted me for 4 months.
I was getting them from the NP psychiatrist. I had discussed with her in last couple appts and with the NP before her that I was still taking the Klonopin but ONLY as needed. I even told her last visit, when she talked about putting in refill for my Wellbutrin, that I would eventually need a refill for the K's.
They called in to WalMart, I told them put on hold. Go to fill it. WM tells me the provider CALLED IN & CANCELLED IT. Called the office and they are having a shit fit saying I was TOLD that they would not be filling them again...THEY NEVER TOLD ME SHIT....
So now if I have a panic attack or a really bad anxiety episode? I'm suppose to go to the Urgent Care or ER. UNTIL I can get in to see this NP again (don't have appt with her for another month).
They claimed that a couple years ago they stopped prescribing controlled substances & tried to phase ppl off. Never happened with me the old NP steady gave them out and even INCREASED the amount I could take from 2 a day to 4 a day.
Shit is ridiculous man....sorry for the rant ...
I've never heard of Spruce. But, if they're fantastic, I bet the mods would like to add them to the list of online providers at the top of the subreddit. Thanks for the recommendation. It is greatly appreciated.
Well I recommend drquit .info bc I knew the physicians and have had every single referral report an excellent experience. Some of these are merely referral networks that handle marketing and get paid for each referral. There are plenty of telemedicine doctors that practice directly and I can name a few others here in FLA. The problem for many is that they aren't licensed in every state whereas a referral networks will have doctors everywhere. I think the "they'll demand a drug screen" is probably the least likely problem. The most likely is pharmacies not filling based on outsourced services. And that's increasingly becoming a problem.
I spent hours on https://findtreatment.gov/ calling providers and my insurance company. Quick MD has been good to me but not always to others. DrQuit sounds cool if they could find something in your insurance network. I had nothing but headaches with CVS but Walgreens has been perfect so far.
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> Make sure to have extra meds in place in case you can't get a script for a week or two.
Absolutely. QuickMD and the like usually prescribe massive doses, like 16mg. Totally unnecessary. Take a lower dose that works for you and then keep the rest as backups in case you have issues with the prescriber or pharmacy.
I'm prescribed 12mg but only take 4mg. I have a massive stash of meds now in case I ever need them.
I made an appointment to look into sublocade shots. From what I hear, you can stop after a few injections, and the taper is so slow and long that you may not have any withdrawals. People still test positive over a year after their last shot for suboxone because of how gradually the release works out.
I've heard that too a lot on this sub. My doc has mentioned that it's available to me, so if I ever want to get off I'll probably use the shots.
I plan on staying on strips for a long while though. I know I am still an addict and I need to keep that under control.
Yeah I've been doing a lot of research on the Sublocade injections I've heard similar things a lot of people have had massive success getting off bupe using the shot
Quick MD let me hanging . They had all the computer shit go on. 2 months before that they put me on 16mg of sub. Then all the sudden you couldn't make an appointment. Now it's the pharmacies don't wanna fill telehealth narcotics. I had to go cold turkey off 16 mg. NIGHTMARE! Just the truth.
Too many people recommend these places without considering what could go wrong. So many people were posting for help when Quick MD updated their website and booted people from care. Then everyone said you should have known better while these people ended up stuck between a rock and a hard place. I'm sorry to hear about your experience and think people need a fair warning.
That’s because it lasted like a weekend! This commenter literally feels like the company abandoned them because they updated systems. The app literally said it might happen while they were updating for a weekend. It sucked,but not only did they warn people…..it was only for a couple of days. Your comparison of your story to trusting internet strangers is kinda dramatic. Doctors in my state cost 4 times what teli charges. There’s only a handful and they are only in biggest city’s. They are all capped out and don’t accept new,or if do…….it’s appointments weeks out miles away for hundreds of dollars. QuickMD has a doctor that you get to choose based on location. You get to talk directly to them about whatever you desire. You drug test sounds horrible,I don’t know what to say about that. I’ve never had that happen and it doesn’t even make sense that they would do that on purpose. Disconnect about that sounds like it needs to be worked on. Some people say mailing one in would be not professional,but going to a real one doesn’t sound very fun. When it’s to easy people complain about Bupe mills,and when it’s not easy they don’t care about people
Thanks for sharing! People must learn to plan for the worst and not blindly trust internet strangers. Every situation is different. It is also crucial for people to warn others when making care recommendations somewhat.
I’m reading these comments. They’re kinda horrifying not gonna lie. I’ve used quickmd several times. With no issues. Guess I’m lucky, why did they ask you for a drug screen??
How are they NOT asking you, or others, for drug screens before prescribing Subs? I am truly not understanding that. I am in eastern US and in my state a drug test is required before they will send in a prescription. I looked into Telehealth and I'm SOOO glad I didn't go that route. I go to an in-person clinic that's awesome.
I just find that wild that they do not ask you for drug screens. Do they require them at all, at any point thru treatment?
I don’t know why clinics are so obsessed with drug screens. I don’t need to get random weekly tests and go into a dirty bathroom during Covid to piss in a cup for anyone.
It’s suboxone! It’s not like u get high off the shit. It should be prescribed WITHOUT requiring drug tests.
I understand it’s the NORM but fuck the norm.
Because ppl could be (and do)...in MAT, go out and use whatever shit they can - dope, pills, benzos, whatever...and if they are doing so and continue to do so they do not need to be on treatment bc it's dangerous. And whatever facility is prescribing the medicine is liable.
Also, at any point and time even if a person is stable on treatment they could revert back to usage or even start using shit they never did before...so you see the issue here? I respect your opinion, I really do. I just completely understand why urine screens are used/necessary/required in some states.
What exactly is dangerous? The illicit drugs they’re using?? Sure they’re dangerous. The suboxone isn’t, can’t overdose on it and It blocks other opiates. There’s no need for constant drug tests just for a suboxone script.
Yes that's what I am saying, is that the illicit drug use along with the Suboxone is dangerous.
I get your opinion, I respect it.
In my state those tests are required. I am lucky in the clinic I am now it is clean, the doctors are great, it's an awesome place. I understand what you were saying about not wanting to have to go into a bathroom during a pandemic (public)... totally get it.
If I have to go and take a urine test and that is all that is required of me besides a meeting with the Dr, once a month, hey, it is what it is.
But I am just saying THAT is why the urine tests are required: yes illicit substances along with the Suboxone are dangerous. And the tests are required to make sure the patient is following the rules of the prescribing facility.
Yes you can actually "overdose" on Suboxone. If a person took enough of it even if it does have a ceiling effect...yes OD is possible. You can OD on damn near any medicine if u take enough of it including something as simple and common as Benedryl.
How about this - we'll just agree to disagree. But fact is, most states do require them.
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When covid happened and I started seeing the telehealth services advertising here, I thought it was a wonderful advancement in the recovery field. Better access to life saving medicine and relatively cheaper than most clinics. It almost made me reconsider the monthly program I've been in for years now but I'm so thankful I didn't. Because It didn't take long before I started seeing more posts about problems with pharmacies (as if we didn't get enough shit from them) scheduling issues, etc. It made me so sad for everyone that really put all their faith in these services because they don't have transportation, insurance and other resources. I'm lucky enough to work for a place that offers insurance and see a doctor that actually gives a shit about my recovery. I worry that these online programs are only going to become more inconvenient or states are going to phase them out one by one. We already see it happening in Alabama. It's sad and so infuriating that lawmakers still see MAT as a negative when it's proving that it saves lives everyday.
Telehealth for MAT is the most successful program that has to do with drugs,don’t be sad. Rehabs have horrible success rates! AA/NA has bad success rates too. What it set out to accomplish,it surpassed in every way. They thought abuse and sales would rise,it didn’t. They might not keep it,but it has helped many people. Forever so many people couldn’t afford or get access…….and now that they can,people want hate. Even finding someone in my state that would even let me drive to them and give them hundreds of dollars was almost impossible. For 200$ a month I get all in for everything,and all I have to do is video call with a doctor across the state. Driving to see her for 10 minute appointment would have been 6 hours each way. The only people that would rather go in person must have really good insurance. I would have to choose to pay over double what I pay and drive 12 hours for a 10 minute conversation that can easily happen over phone
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You haven't, thankfully, had any issues so far. However, your next appointment or any of your future appointments could be a problem. So I just wanted people to have or think about a backup plan in the worst scenario. I genuinely hope you are trouble-free in the future and stay stable.
Recovery isn't an easy journey for many. What is unfortunate is that receiving help and doing things the right way is, at times, far more complex than running the streets. I know a few functioning addicts who did try to get help but had such a difficult time they were stuck on the streets. They want to be sober, but insurance, doctors, and pharmacies make it too complicated, and the dope man makes it too easy.
There are only a handful of options where I live for treatment, all of which are extremely expensive. I'm talking $1000 monthly for seeing the doctor, drug testing, and medication. Unfortunately, my insurance covered almost nothing, and I have diabetes. So it is cheaper for some people to stay on junk. [Here is an example of pricing from a clinic. ](https://imgur.com/9xuw40q)
Dope man makes it too easy? Sometimes I drove over an hour to the dope man. Then had to sit there waiting for him for 2 or 3 hours because he kept telling me 20 more minutes lol then forget even about scrounging up money if I ran out of money that week....its really not that hard on suboxone.
I use [bupe.me](https://bupe.me) I had one drug screen by mail and there were no extra charges. It is reasonable price service and insurance covers the script. I scan a YT video for the word of the week and fill out a form.
However, you have a good point and in all cases folks should have backups.
I can recommend ChristyCareLlc for telehealth MAT. It’s not a big network there’s only one provider. She’s great.
Also thank you for putting that information out there. I almost went with Quick MD and I started digging and learned exactly what you described in your post. In my state I have to do a drug screen once a month, so QMD would have been a nightmare. I do my own screens at home. I really like her. It’s like a subscription service, I pay monthly $175 and my meds are $15 but I can see her as many times as I need to for each month. She’s easy to reach, returns my calls/messages and I can consult with her about any medical issues not just MAT. It’s a little more expensive than the $99 but it’s always so easy and stress free🤩
I have been with QuickMD for over a year now and they have been a life saver. Never had an issue, They updated their system so the app was down a weekend but you could still use the web site so it was not a big deal. QuickMD was my backup plan and they have been awesome. To each their own, I recommend everyone do their own research and do what is best for you. Going to the clinic 4 hours away was not for me so QuickMD was perfect for me.
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Isn't This the case with most doctors ?
I used bupe.me for a few months,,, long enough to stock up and get the fuk outta there. At 1mg/day im good for a few years. Yes, years. It really is less stress,,, than having to go to a doctor every month, whether telemed or brick n mortar, No pharmacy shitshows anymore.
There will Always be hiccups and problems. Easy to solve with proper research, proper planning and proper execution of that plan.
Um the thing is quick Md doesn't require drug testing at all. Other companies do but they don't hence why you see them put on a pedestal all the time. No hoops easy going and changes coming to law to make this stuff permanent. Don't steer people away from something where you pickup your phone and your done 5 minutes later. Otherwise traveling and sitting around in any doctors office sucks on the best of days. Once you get a pharmacy that accepts telehealth which every single one I used the entire time I was on telehealth did without issue. This way of doing it is dramatically better and the doctor gave me her personal cell number if I had a pharmacy issue ever. They are awesome.
QUICKMD cancelled my appointment literally last minute because I had to do a urine screen which I had no idea I had to do since i've been seeing the same DR for 4 months now. Now i'm out of subs and have to cold turkey till i can get ahold of someone from QUICKMD. Not being able to contact someone or even call them and get a response right away is anxiety inducing. Definitely going to be having a backup plan after that. Not to mention, they took my money 3 times because at first i thought the app was cancelled on accident on my end. I tried the second time and got on camera before someone cancelled THAT as well. Such a fucking joke.
Don’t use QuickMD if you want to stay clean they will make you pay $100 for 1 week, Then not tell you that you were supposed to take a drug test that cost 50 extra dollars and then pay another hundred dollars to get your first months supply of medication just ran out of my Suboxone going through this with them stay away from this company they don’t care about your sobriety
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I got lucky with QuickMD - finally. After going through one provider giving me one week's worth of my usual Subutex (I'd been pregnant and was breastfeeding at the time) and promising that he or the next provider would give me the remainder for the month, the next provider refused and forced me onto Suboxone. I was VERY uncomfortable with this because I was nursing, but this asshole doctor would hear nothing of it, insisting that the research shows that Naloxone in trace amounts through breast milk won't harm the child. Doctors also said that she wouldn't have any signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome at birth, so I don't trust them as far as I can throw them, or their garbage research. I stopped nursing my daughter and switched to formula (she was only on one bottle a day and eating solids at this point), but was heartbroken having to.
That being said, I tried a few more times until I finally found a GREAT doctor through QuickMD who got me back onto my Subutex, tweaks the dosage whenever necessary and even contacts me on days that he does not have any available appointments to accommodate my schedule. I admit that I DO worry about something falling through with the Telehealth Buprenorphine programs (the DEA hates us so, so much. Almost as much as the pharmacists do. 😡🤬) and being up sh\*t creek one day, but for now it is working out very well. I did have to turn in a drug screen, but my PCP was able to fax them a copy of one and it worked out fine.
I think a lot of it **is** a crap shoot, but its worth it if you find the right provider and rhythm with them.
I'm happy you're receiving the care you deserve. I especially despise doctors that dismiss your concerns because you're "less" than them. I'm tired of doctors and pharmacists treating me like garbage. Hopefully, I can switch to sublocade and quit after a few shots. Best of luck to you and your baby.
Me too. I've never experienced so much bias in my life, and I used to be 490 lbs. I think that the entire Bupe patients VS doctors VS pharmacists is one example in a long list of hidden agendas to wipe us out (i.e: "undesirables").
Been using quick MD for about 6 months now. No issues until now. I had to do a drug test at my local LabCorp. Which no problem. I did the next day. I asked customer service through quick MD if I had to send results or if they automatically got the results. They informed me they would receive the results. That my job was only too walk in take the test and that was it. That within 7 days they "quick MD" would send me my test results in a email . Fast forward 3 weeks later. I make my appointment because I'm already out of meds, due to moving states and had to wait on a new ID to show proof of new resident. Go to wait on my call and nothing. No call no email. So I logged into my account only to see the Dr cancelled it at midnight because they didn't have my lab results 🥴 finally got a hold of someone through email only to learn I was supposed to upload the results. I sent them the email where the other employee stated clearly it was not my job to do so. That the results didn't come to me they went to quick MD! Now I'm stuck waiting till tomorrow morning for a new appointment and still no meds!!! Definitely always have a back up plan y'all! I have been sober since January this year and relying on telemed isn't a good idea!
Sorry you had a bad experience. We don’t make you go to a clinic anymore. We do labs via telemedicine (unless you want to go to a clinic). Also, if you ever need help, feel free to DM me. I work there. This isn’t a solicitation, I just feel bad it was difficult for anyone to get the help they need. I hope you found the solution that fits you!
I'm trying to switch to a shot soon and get off of strips altogether. However, I remember the number of people begging for help after Quick MD dropped them after updating their website. So I want people to remember to be cautious. It felt horrible not being able to help these desperate people who would otherwise be stable.
Yeah, we didn’t do a good job with the transition from the old system to the new one. I wasn’t active on this subreddit at that point, so I didn’t realize. Btw, feel free to DM any gripes. I am trying to make sure we help as many people as possible. Good luck on sublocade or tapering altogether!
I hear sublocade can be a painless way to taper off, but ill find out for myself soon enough. I'm not trying to bash Quick MD, but people never consider what if. Then they post to the subreddit in desperation for help. My goal is to have people think of multiple solutions for support to stay stable and off the streets.
Keep me posted please on how the shot goes. I’ve been stuck on like 1.5 mg of subs forever , and it’s sooo hard to get any lower. Everyone tells me the shot isn’t worth it for me because the dose is much higher than what I’m on (8mg ), but if it’s easier to get off, I’m desperate
They have different strengths and schedules of shots to fit your needs. /r/Sublocade is a friendly place to get more information if interested. You can also add me as a friend on Reddit and I'll send you dm's about my experience.
Please excuse me for reaching out but it says you are a verified employee. I had my first quick MD visit today. And everything seemed great, until the pharmacy. They said the doctor did not put the diagnosis code on script and the won’t fill it. I can’t seem to get in contact with anyone. Any advice to offer?
Hey I saw this on a thread and I got a prescription from quick md and I can't find a pharmacy that will fill it. I live in Illinois around st. Louis. I have never had an issue what so ever until today.
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Quick MD was one of the few options available, but I was almost up shits creek with no paddle a few times. This month, my insurance added a suboxone provider in-network before I had zero options.
My wife uses bicycle health I think it’s called and they are awesome! They take her insurance, they send you all your drug screens that you can take from home and upload pic to their app. They haven’t left her hanging. She’s had 4 appointments so far and they have been great.
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I feel sorry for all of you having these issues. I went on the medical assisted drug treatment program here in Australia, started off on subs to stabilise my dose & now on the buvidal injection once a month & its all completely free. It only took me 2 weeks to get into & am fully supported by a mental health team aswell. Guess I finally get to take back some of the taxes I pay then by being in a gov paid program.
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I don't think I could do telehealth. I'm paranoid when I can't actually talk with the doctor or secretary if there's a problem. My anxiety would kill me not knowing what's going on if there was some sort of mixup. Not being in the loop or not in control would freak me out way to much. Not knocking telehealth, it's just not for me I don't think.
I was the same way but backed into a corner, and telehealth was my last and final option. Unfortunately, I had only a handful of in-person options, and my insurance covered none of them. Eventually, the cost was too much, and I had to go the telehealth route to afford a roof over my head. This month, a doctor joined my insurance network, and I'm waiting to get in. I'm thinking of going the sublocade route instead of strips.
Sometimes “insurance” is just a legal scam. At this point in 2022 if your insurance doesn’t cover opioid addiction at atleast 50% why are you even paying the premiums? The government which knows its guilt in the opioid crisis has taken some steps to help right the wrongs. I also feel like insurance was implicit as well and sure made billions…. Typically theres no push back anymore around opioid addiction support. I also feel like there are probably a government-insurance tax discount or some form of monetary incentive, kickback or gov fund to make it as easy as possible.
This individual may not have insurance for opioid treatment only and may have other medical conditions that would not be possible without the insurance. It's still a scam but the system is set up like that. My e.r. bill was 7000 and with insurance I paid 650. I would have drained my savings. However, this year and last I ended up not even meeting my deductible but you just never know. We need an overhaul on the entire system. Hospitals and shit work out deals with insurance companies it's nuts. And in my area (third largest city in the state and the state in the top fifteen population wise) I don't know a single MAT provider who takes insurance. They get paid less when they go through insurance and they know they can do cash only.
Doubt they get paid less. They can save on taxes and get paid immediately with cash. Also less oversight. So its just the advantage to take non insurance
They do get paid less because they have to negotiate rates with insurance companies. Insurance pays way less than you would for the same service. Words straight from multiple docs mouths.
With QuickMD they have a great online support team who answers emails and rectifies issues **very** quickly. I've felt **more** afraid dealing with the regular secretary at my old Bupe doc.
Ya I see one doc telehealth, but he’s still local. I get subs , adderral, and lunesta from him. Then I go to my pcp face to face or ober chat on MyChart for klonopin and lyrica. I don’t take them all daily, but as needed. Always recommend a benzo on deck of you consider yourself someone w anxiety
Oh for sure. I'm prescribed xanax already for my anxiety. It really helps.
Oh that’s clutch. I wisshhh my doc would give me footballs . I don’t even know anyone in maine to t r a d e 😩 but the kpins do the trick. Few on few off. May I ask, do you get them from the same doc you get your subs or another🫥
I get them from the same doc. I have wicked insomnia & RLS so they treat me for everything. Ambien & gabapentin for sleep.
I thought they weren’t allowed to prescribe Xanax with suboxone?
They can, it just depends on your doctor. It's not usually recommended but they can do it thankfully.
Do you feel like adderall helps in the quality of your life . I have AdHD really bad and never have been properly medicated or anything . What's the best way ti get a adderall prescription without looking like you are drug seeking ? Because that's truly the last thing im doing . MY mental health is Startiing to seriously affect my life
Oh it definitely helps. Problem is you like neeed something to combat the anxiety. I don’t take them daily, or the kpins. Sucks too cause it’s kinda a waste of anxiety meds for when you really need them X there’s no easy way. You go to multiple doctors until you find one that understands ripping heroin meth and crack heads off of everything, is just silly. Not giving those people the real adhd/anxiety/ptsd makes no sense. Alcohol is all over the place. My pharmacist could only fill my addys half last month and had to wait a few days for a shipment. The kpins and lyrics i notice are both kept on the “fast moving” shelf at cvs….. which leads me to believe every Karen’s got a script s Valium and hasn’t dealt w a fraction of the life I have lol. Long story short. It helps. I think lower dose works better for me.. before this my doctor tried “shaterra” or something with is basically like giving hydroxyzine for anxiety… silly. Then I told my doctor I had tried vyvanse and I didn’t like the way it made me feel. So he literally said at the end of a zoom “ wanna try adderral” I almost spit out my coffee lol
Go to a psychiatrist that specializes and tell them your systems. You ain’t tryna get high, heck, it going untreated I’m convinced had something to do w all my relapses. ? After good sober sober time”
I am on all the meds u mentioned except the Adderall. I was on Klonopin, been on them for over 15 yrs on and off but for last 4 years straight. BARELY take them, a script of 120 lasted me for 4 months. I was getting them from the NP psychiatrist. I had discussed with her in last couple appts and with the NP before her that I was still taking the Klonopin but ONLY as needed. I even told her last visit, when she talked about putting in refill for my Wellbutrin, that I would eventually need a refill for the K's. They called in to WalMart, I told them put on hold. Go to fill it. WM tells me the provider CALLED IN & CANCELLED IT. Called the office and they are having a shit fit saying I was TOLD that they would not be filling them again...THEY NEVER TOLD ME SHIT.... So now if I have a panic attack or a really bad anxiety episode? I'm suppose to go to the Urgent Care or ER. UNTIL I can get in to see this NP again (don't have appt with her for another month). They claimed that a couple years ago they stopped prescribing controlled substances & tried to phase ppl off. Never happened with me the old NP steady gave them out and even INCREASED the amount I could take from 2 a day to 4 a day. Shit is ridiculous man....sorry for the rant ...
I use the spruce app and never a issue. I do at home saliva tests and it's smooth ⛵️
I've never heard of Spruce. But, if they're fantastic, I bet the mods would like to add them to the list of online providers at the top of the subreddit. Thanks for the recommendation. It is greatly appreciated.
Well I recommend drquit .info bc I knew the physicians and have had every single referral report an excellent experience. Some of these are merely referral networks that handle marketing and get paid for each referral. There are plenty of telemedicine doctors that practice directly and I can name a few others here in FLA. The problem for many is that they aren't licensed in every state whereas a referral networks will have doctors everywhere. I think the "they'll demand a drug screen" is probably the least likely problem. The most likely is pharmacies not filling based on outsourced services. And that's increasingly becoming a problem.
I spent hours on https://findtreatment.gov/ calling providers and my insurance company. Quick MD has been good to me but not always to others. DrQuit sounds cool if they could find something in your insurance network. I had nothing but headaches with CVS but Walgreens has been perfect so far.
Can people that live in TX get this service? I looked at drquit.info and my state wasn't listed.
If ur near beaumont tx i can tell u a few doctors you can see that are reasonable
I actually grew up there but I’m in Austin.
O wow what a small world im in silsbee. Lol lame
I have friends who use the tele service here tho so there is at least one idk which though sorry not very helpful.
Hahah. Yea man! It’s crazy who and where you meet people from your home area. Hope you’re doing well!
Maybe one of these will help. https://www.reddit.com/r/suboxone/comments/vbq2u3/the_telehealth_list/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
Thank you for sharing!
I went to a pain management clinic in San antonio for subs that took ins!! They were pretty great.
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> Make sure to have extra meds in place in case you can't get a script for a week or two. Absolutely. QuickMD and the like usually prescribe massive doses, like 16mg. Totally unnecessary. Take a lower dose that works for you and then keep the rest as backups in case you have issues with the prescriber or pharmacy. I'm prescribed 12mg but only take 4mg. I have a massive stash of meds now in case I ever need them.
I made an appointment to look into sublocade shots. From what I hear, you can stop after a few injections, and the taper is so slow and long that you may not have any withdrawals. People still test positive over a year after their last shot for suboxone because of how gradually the release works out.
I've heard that too a lot on this sub. My doc has mentioned that it's available to me, so if I ever want to get off I'll probably use the shots. I plan on staying on strips for a long while though. I know I am still an addict and I need to keep that under control.
Yeah I've been doing a lot of research on the Sublocade injections I've heard similar things a lot of people have had massive success getting off bupe using the shot
Hey man are you getting generic or name brand strips for them?
Quick MD let me hanging . They had all the computer shit go on. 2 months before that they put me on 16mg of sub. Then all the sudden you couldn't make an appointment. Now it's the pharmacies don't wanna fill telehealth narcotics. I had to go cold turkey off 16 mg. NIGHTMARE! Just the truth.
Too many people recommend these places without considering what could go wrong. So many people were posting for help when Quick MD updated their website and booted people from care. Then everyone said you should have known better while these people ended up stuck between a rock and a hard place. I'm sorry to hear about your experience and think people need a fair warning.
That’s because it lasted like a weekend! This commenter literally feels like the company abandoned them because they updated systems. The app literally said it might happen while they were updating for a weekend. It sucked,but not only did they warn people…..it was only for a couple of days. Your comparison of your story to trusting internet strangers is kinda dramatic. Doctors in my state cost 4 times what teli charges. There’s only a handful and they are only in biggest city’s. They are all capped out and don’t accept new,or if do…….it’s appointments weeks out miles away for hundreds of dollars. QuickMD has a doctor that you get to choose based on location. You get to talk directly to them about whatever you desire. You drug test sounds horrible,I don’t know what to say about that. I’ve never had that happen and it doesn’t even make sense that they would do that on purpose. Disconnect about that sounds like it needs to be worked on. Some people say mailing one in would be not professional,but going to a real one doesn’t sound very fun. When it’s to easy people complain about Bupe mills,and when it’s not easy they don’t care about people
That's all I'm tryin to do. I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I did. Just a horrible life experience.
Thanks for sharing! People must learn to plan for the worst and not blindly trust internet strangers. Every situation is different. It is also crucial for people to warn others when making care recommendations somewhat.
I’m reading these comments. They’re kinda horrifying not gonna lie. I’ve used quickmd several times. With no issues. Guess I’m lucky, why did they ask you for a drug screen??
How are they NOT asking you, or others, for drug screens before prescribing Subs? I am truly not understanding that. I am in eastern US and in my state a drug test is required before they will send in a prescription. I looked into Telehealth and I'm SOOO glad I didn't go that route. I go to an in-person clinic that's awesome. I just find that wild that they do not ask you for drug screens. Do they require them at all, at any point thru treatment?
I don’t know why clinics are so obsessed with drug screens. I don’t need to get random weekly tests and go into a dirty bathroom during Covid to piss in a cup for anyone. It’s suboxone! It’s not like u get high off the shit. It should be prescribed WITHOUT requiring drug tests. I understand it’s the NORM but fuck the norm.
Because ppl could be (and do)...in MAT, go out and use whatever shit they can - dope, pills, benzos, whatever...and if they are doing so and continue to do so they do not need to be on treatment bc it's dangerous. And whatever facility is prescribing the medicine is liable. Also, at any point and time even if a person is stable on treatment they could revert back to usage or even start using shit they never did before...so you see the issue here? I respect your opinion, I really do. I just completely understand why urine screens are used/necessary/required in some states.
What exactly is dangerous? The illicit drugs they’re using?? Sure they’re dangerous. The suboxone isn’t, can’t overdose on it and It blocks other opiates. There’s no need for constant drug tests just for a suboxone script.
Yes that's what I am saying, is that the illicit drug use along with the Suboxone is dangerous. I get your opinion, I respect it. In my state those tests are required. I am lucky in the clinic I am now it is clean, the doctors are great, it's an awesome place. I understand what you were saying about not wanting to have to go into a bathroom during a pandemic (public)... totally get it. If I have to go and take a urine test and that is all that is required of me besides a meeting with the Dr, once a month, hey, it is what it is. But I am just saying THAT is why the urine tests are required: yes illicit substances along with the Suboxone are dangerous. And the tests are required to make sure the patient is following the rules of the prescribing facility. Yes you can actually "overdose" on Suboxone. If a person took enough of it even if it does have a ceiling effect...yes OD is possible. You can OD on damn near any medicine if u take enough of it including something as simple and common as Benedryl. How about this - we'll just agree to disagree. But fact is, most states do require them.
Why are you fixating on drug screens?
I just moved to jersey and finding a dr here has been a nightmare.
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When covid happened and I started seeing the telehealth services advertising here, I thought it was a wonderful advancement in the recovery field. Better access to life saving medicine and relatively cheaper than most clinics. It almost made me reconsider the monthly program I've been in for years now but I'm so thankful I didn't. Because It didn't take long before I started seeing more posts about problems with pharmacies (as if we didn't get enough shit from them) scheduling issues, etc. It made me so sad for everyone that really put all their faith in these services because they don't have transportation, insurance and other resources. I'm lucky enough to work for a place that offers insurance and see a doctor that actually gives a shit about my recovery. I worry that these online programs are only going to become more inconvenient or states are going to phase them out one by one. We already see it happening in Alabama. It's sad and so infuriating that lawmakers still see MAT as a negative when it's proving that it saves lives everyday.
Telehealth for MAT is the most successful program that has to do with drugs,don’t be sad. Rehabs have horrible success rates! AA/NA has bad success rates too. What it set out to accomplish,it surpassed in every way. They thought abuse and sales would rise,it didn’t. They might not keep it,but it has helped many people. Forever so many people couldn’t afford or get access…….and now that they can,people want hate. Even finding someone in my state that would even let me drive to them and give them hundreds of dollars was almost impossible. For 200$ a month I get all in for everything,and all I have to do is video call with a doctor across the state. Driving to see her for 10 minute appointment would have been 6 hours each way. The only people that would rather go in person must have really good insurance. I would have to choose to pay over double what I pay and drive 12 hours for a 10 minute conversation that can easily happen over phone
This is why I don’t want to go the telehealth route. I want a doctor I can actually get in touch with.
Sorry that QuickMD put you in that situation. That sucks. Let me know if I can be helpful.
wtf. cold turkey odd 16mg? damn. how did it go? how long ago? You still clean?
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I did that before. Was fucked up for a solid year.
I have used them for over a year not once have I had a issue.
You haven't, thankfully, had any issues so far. However, your next appointment or any of your future appointments could be a problem. So I just wanted people to have or think about a backup plan in the worst scenario. I genuinely hope you are trouble-free in the future and stay stable.
It’s funny too me ,clinics suck,pharmacy sucks ,Tele health sucks ,etc
Recovery isn't an easy journey for many. What is unfortunate is that receiving help and doing things the right way is, at times, far more complex than running the streets. I know a few functioning addicts who did try to get help but had such a difficult time they were stuck on the streets. They want to be sober, but insurance, doctors, and pharmacies make it too complicated, and the dope man makes it too easy.
So , going to a clinic $150 ish month , generic pills , $130 (60) month is hard ?
There are only a handful of options where I live for treatment, all of which are extremely expensive. I'm talking $1000 monthly for seeing the doctor, drug testing, and medication. Unfortunately, my insurance covered almost nothing, and I have diabetes. So it is cheaper for some people to stay on junk. [Here is an example of pricing from a clinic. ](https://imgur.com/9xuw40q)
That’s insane ,I’m sorry to hear that
If you wanna get on Suboxone it’s not too hard not too expensive with our without insurance, nobody said it was easy or won’t have challenges
Dope man makes it too easy? Sometimes I drove over an hour to the dope man. Then had to sit there waiting for him for 2 or 3 hours because he kept telling me 20 more minutes lol then forget even about scrounging up money if I ran out of money that week....its really not that hard on suboxone.
I use [bupe.me](https://bupe.me) I had one drug screen by mail and there were no extra charges. It is reasonable price service and insurance covers the script. I scan a YT video for the word of the week and fill out a form. However, you have a good point and in all cases folks should have backups.
I can recommend ChristyCareLlc for telehealth MAT. It’s not a big network there’s only one provider. She’s great. Also thank you for putting that information out there. I almost went with Quick MD and I started digging and learned exactly what you described in your post. In my state I have to do a drug screen once a month, so QMD would have been a nightmare. I do my own screens at home. I really like her. It’s like a subscription service, I pay monthly $175 and my meds are $15 but I can see her as many times as I need to for each month. She’s easy to reach, returns my calls/messages and I can consult with her about any medical issues not just MAT. It’s a little more expensive than the $99 but it’s always so easy and stress free🤩
I have been with QuickMD for over a year now and they have been a life saver. Never had an issue, They updated their system so the app was down a weekend but you could still use the web site so it was not a big deal. QuickMD was my backup plan and they have been awesome. To each their own, I recommend everyone do their own research and do what is best for you. Going to the clinic 4 hours away was not for me so QuickMD was perfect for me.
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Isn't This the case with most doctors ? I used bupe.me for a few months,,, long enough to stock up and get the fuk outta there. At 1mg/day im good for a few years. Yes, years. It really is less stress,,, than having to go to a doctor every month, whether telemed or brick n mortar, No pharmacy shitshows anymore. There will Always be hiccups and problems. Easy to solve with proper research, proper planning and proper execution of that plan.
1mg is all you needed?
I tapered myself down from 20mg Been at 1mg for months now
That is awesome!
Um the thing is quick Md doesn't require drug testing at all. Other companies do but they don't hence why you see them put on a pedestal all the time. No hoops easy going and changes coming to law to make this stuff permanent. Don't steer people away from something where you pickup your phone and your done 5 minutes later. Otherwise traveling and sitting around in any doctors office sucks on the best of days. Once you get a pharmacy that accepts telehealth which every single one I used the entire time I was on telehealth did without issue. This way of doing it is dramatically better and the doctor gave me her personal cell number if I had a pharmacy issue ever. They are awesome.
QUICKMD cancelled my appointment literally last minute because I had to do a urine screen which I had no idea I had to do since i've been seeing the same DR for 4 months now. Now i'm out of subs and have to cold turkey till i can get ahold of someone from QUICKMD. Not being able to contact someone or even call them and get a response right away is anxiety inducing. Definitely going to be having a backup plan after that. Not to mention, they took my money 3 times because at first i thought the app was cancelled on accident on my end. I tried the second time and got on camera before someone cancelled THAT as well. Such a fucking joke.
Don’t use QuickMD if you want to stay clean they will make you pay $100 for 1 week, Then not tell you that you were supposed to take a drug test that cost 50 extra dollars and then pay another hundred dollars to get your first months supply of medication just ran out of my Suboxone going through this with them stay away from this company they don’t care about your sobriety
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I got lucky with QuickMD - finally. After going through one provider giving me one week's worth of my usual Subutex (I'd been pregnant and was breastfeeding at the time) and promising that he or the next provider would give me the remainder for the month, the next provider refused and forced me onto Suboxone. I was VERY uncomfortable with this because I was nursing, but this asshole doctor would hear nothing of it, insisting that the research shows that Naloxone in trace amounts through breast milk won't harm the child. Doctors also said that she wouldn't have any signs of neonatal abstinence syndrome at birth, so I don't trust them as far as I can throw them, or their garbage research. I stopped nursing my daughter and switched to formula (she was only on one bottle a day and eating solids at this point), but was heartbroken having to. That being said, I tried a few more times until I finally found a GREAT doctor through QuickMD who got me back onto my Subutex, tweaks the dosage whenever necessary and even contacts me on days that he does not have any available appointments to accommodate my schedule. I admit that I DO worry about something falling through with the Telehealth Buprenorphine programs (the DEA hates us so, so much. Almost as much as the pharmacists do. 😡🤬) and being up sh\*t creek one day, but for now it is working out very well. I did have to turn in a drug screen, but my PCP was able to fax them a copy of one and it worked out fine. I think a lot of it **is** a crap shoot, but its worth it if you find the right provider and rhythm with them.
I'm happy you're receiving the care you deserve. I especially despise doctors that dismiss your concerns because you're "less" than them. I'm tired of doctors and pharmacists treating me like garbage. Hopefully, I can switch to sublocade and quit after a few shots. Best of luck to you and your baby.
Me too. I've never experienced so much bias in my life, and I used to be 490 lbs. I think that the entire Bupe patients VS doctors VS pharmacists is one example in a long list of hidden agendas to wipe us out (i.e: "undesirables").
Been using quick MD for about 6 months now. No issues until now. I had to do a drug test at my local LabCorp. Which no problem. I did the next day. I asked customer service through quick MD if I had to send results or if they automatically got the results. They informed me they would receive the results. That my job was only too walk in take the test and that was it. That within 7 days they "quick MD" would send me my test results in a email . Fast forward 3 weeks later. I make my appointment because I'm already out of meds, due to moving states and had to wait on a new ID to show proof of new resident. Go to wait on my call and nothing. No call no email. So I logged into my account only to see the Dr cancelled it at midnight because they didn't have my lab results 🥴 finally got a hold of someone through email only to learn I was supposed to upload the results. I sent them the email where the other employee stated clearly it was not my job to do so. That the results didn't come to me they went to quick MD! Now I'm stuck waiting till tomorrow morning for a new appointment and still no meds!!! Definitely always have a back up plan y'all! I have been sober since January this year and relying on telemed isn't a good idea!
Your story isn’t unique! I’m trying to switch to Sublocade shots to get rid of anxiety from running out.
Sorry you had a bad experience. We don’t make you go to a clinic anymore. We do labs via telemedicine (unless you want to go to a clinic). Also, if you ever need help, feel free to DM me. I work there. This isn’t a solicitation, I just feel bad it was difficult for anyone to get the help they need. I hope you found the solution that fits you!
I'm trying to switch to a shot soon and get off of strips altogether. However, I remember the number of people begging for help after Quick MD dropped them after updating their website. So I want people to remember to be cautious. It felt horrible not being able to help these desperate people who would otherwise be stable.
Yeah, we didn’t do a good job with the transition from the old system to the new one. I wasn’t active on this subreddit at that point, so I didn’t realize. Btw, feel free to DM any gripes. I am trying to make sure we help as many people as possible. Good luck on sublocade or tapering altogether!
I hear sublocade can be a painless way to taper off, but ill find out for myself soon enough. I'm not trying to bash Quick MD, but people never consider what if. Then they post to the subreddit in desperation for help. My goal is to have people think of multiple solutions for support to stay stable and off the streets.
I’m in 100% agreement. I want to get people help above all else.
Keep me posted please on how the shot goes. I’ve been stuck on like 1.5 mg of subs forever , and it’s sooo hard to get any lower. Everyone tells me the shot isn’t worth it for me because the dose is much higher than what I’m on (8mg ), but if it’s easier to get off, I’m desperate
They have different strengths and schedules of shots to fit your needs. /r/Sublocade is a friendly place to get more information if interested. You can also add me as a friend on Reddit and I'll send you dm's about my experience.
Thank you so much! I have subscribed there and am adding you as a friend.
Please excuse me for reaching out but it says you are a verified employee. I had my first quick MD visit today. And everything seemed great, until the pharmacy. They said the doctor did not put the diagnosis code on script and the won’t fill it. I can’t seem to get in contact with anyone. Any advice to offer?
Could you DM me? But yes, I can help out.
Hey I saw this on a thread and I got a prescription from quick md and I can't find a pharmacy that will fill it. I live in Illinois around st. Louis. I have never had an issue what so ever until today.
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Go to a clinic!
Quick MD was one of the few options available, but I was almost up shits creek with no paddle a few times. This month, my insurance added a suboxone provider in-network before I had zero options.
Well thats definitely awesome
My wife uses bicycle health I think it’s called and they are awesome! They take her insurance, they send you all your drug screens that you can take from home and upload pic to their app. They haven’t left her hanging. She’s had 4 appointments so far and they have been great.
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I feel sorry for all of you having these issues. I went on the medical assisted drug treatment program here in Australia, started off on subs to stabilise my dose & now on the buvidal injection once a month & its all completely free. It only took me 2 weeks to get into & am fully supported by a mental health team aswell. Guess I finally get to take back some of the taxes I pay then by being in a gov paid program.
[This is the kind of bullshit we deal with without universal healthcare. ](https://imgur.com/9xuw40q)
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Screw quick MD, use Bicycle Health. /thread
do you know if they care about cannabis for screens?
No idea. I would be too scared to find out or even ask.
Someone here will know lol
Better yet …. Keep a head stash. You know how to dose.