10sox
03-03-2009, 01:12 PM
I had to come off my LA medication so PM doctor told me to take more of my hydrocodone. The nurse I spoke to told me to take 1.5 or 2 every six hours. I told her that was not cutting it. I told her I was in soo much pain. So, she spoke to the doctor and he told me to take 2 every five hours. This is exactly what I have been doing, and I am still in pain.
Anyway, I filled my monthly script with the original increase he suggested. It is written as 1-2 tablets every six hours and there are 150 pills.
I am taking six tablets a day (2 every five hours and then in pain the rest of the evening in bed). I am going to run out on day 25.
I know my PM doctor will write me a new script for the correct amount of pills for next month, but do you think my insurance company will fill it before day 30? That will leave me 5 days without pain meds?
I seriously cannot reduce the amount I am taking withotu being in bed and I hvae a 2 and 4 year old at home to care for. Anyone ever had something simular happen?
Thannks!
Anyway, I filled my monthly script with the original increase he suggested. It is written as 1-2 tablets every six hours and there are 150 pills.
I am taking six tablets a day (2 every five hours and then in pain the rest of the evening in bed). I am going to run out on day 25.
I know my PM doctor will write me a new script for the correct amount of pills for next month, but do you think my insurance company will fill it before day 30? That will leave me 5 days without pain meds?
I seriously cannot reduce the amount I am taking withotu being in bed and I hvae a 2 and 4 year old at home to care for. Anyone ever had something simular happen?
Thannks!
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Executor
03-03-2009, 01:54 PM
I know my PM doctor will write me a new script for the correct amount of pills for next month, but do you think my insurance company will fill it before day 30? That will leave me 5 days without pain meds?
Yes, they will approve it. Once your pharmacist entered in the directions, it calculates a 25 day supply. 1-2 every 6 hours is 6 per day or 25 days worth. Re-fills, or new scripts go by the previous scripts "days supply."
However, if the Doc changes the directions in any way, then it "voids" the prior days supply altogether, so it's a non issue. I'd be very surprised if you have a problem. At the very least, the pharmacist could call the Doc to ok it, but that shouldn't be necessary.
Regards,
Ex
Yes, they will approve it. Once your pharmacist entered in the directions, it calculates a 25 day supply. 1-2 every 6 hours is 6 per day or 25 days worth. Re-fills, or new scripts go by the previous scripts "days supply."
However, if the Doc changes the directions in any way, then it "voids" the prior days supply altogether, so it's a non issue. I'd be very surprised if you have a problem. At the very least, the pharmacist could call the Doc to ok it, but that shouldn't be necessary.
Regards,
Ex
10sox
03-03-2009, 02:28 PM
Ex-
Thank you soooo much for your quick response! My pain psychologist asked me during my last session if I am a worrier.....ha! You can see that I am? :) You just put my mind at ease, thank you!!!
10sox
Thank you soooo much for your quick response! My pain psychologist asked me during my last session if I am a worrier.....ha! You can see that I am? :) You just put my mind at ease, thank you!!!
10sox
Executor
03-04-2009, 02:31 AM
Ex-
Thank you soooo much for your quick response! My pain psychologist asked me during my last session if I am a worrier.....ha! You can see that I am? :) You just put my mind at ease, thank you!!!
No problem....Glad I could help.
When one comes to rely on meds like CP do, it's only natural to worry. You are not alone, I can assure you of that.
Regards,
Ex
Thank you soooo much for your quick response! My pain psychologist asked me during my last session if I am a worrier.....ha! You can see that I am? :) You just put my mind at ease, thank you!!!
No problem....Glad I could help.
When one comes to rely on meds like CP do, it's only natural to worry. You are not alone, I can assure you of that.
Regards,
Ex