I’m not a fan of gatekeeping, especially where low-risk no-abuse-potential drugs are concerned, but I’d encourage people to try the open and honest strategy first. Doctors are legally allowed to prescribe things off-label once they’re approved for any purpose, and their reaction to the idea will tell you a lot about whether they’re a doctor you want to talk to again if you need a consultation about something else in the future.
I’m not a fan of gatekeeping, especially where low-risk no-abuse-potential drugs are concerned, but I’d encourage people to try the open and honest strategy first. Doctors are legally allowed to prescribe things off-label once they’re approved for any purpose, and their reaction to the idea will tell you a lot about whether they’re a doctor you want to talk to again if you need a consultation about something else in the future.