Bok, don't let that stop you. I had the same experience with my doc about a year ago. She said she would not prescribe "off label" and if I had a drinking problem I should go for treatment. I finally went ahead and ordered topa from River, got it, and started about a month ago, following the standard gradual 25-50-75-100 mg dosage plus some of the supplements.
The results have been WONDERUL. I can't quite believe it. My goal is moderation, and I'm now drinking about a glass of wine a night,out of pure habit and enjoying the taste -- no cravings for more. I've lost about 5 pounds and now eat whatever I want. I have had no side effects at all except insomnia when I was taking the topa at night ( now I take 25 mg in the morning, 50 mg in mid afternoon, 25 in early evening).
I have a new life and am taking on projects I've dreamed of for years but was too "relaxed" to do anything about(like writing a novel!).
I have a routine exam appt. with my doc this Friday and I intend to bring her copies of some of the research and tell her about my experience and inform her that Topa for alcohol abuse is becoming mainstream medicine and that I will contine to get it online unless she allows me to use my insurance by giving me a prescription.
So my advice is, go for it -- either through River Pharmacy or another Doc.!
Betts
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