Hydrocodone And/or Other Narcotic Meds..
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I was just wondering if there is anyone in this forum that lives in the area of Roanake or Orange, Virginia, and if it's a problem getting narcotic medication there, genreally? I'm thinking about moving there but I need my narcotic meds and I don't want to run into problems in getting them when I do move there. Overall, is it a problem there to get prescribed narcotic medication or reatively easy being you do have a "legit" medical issue that warrants their use. I currently live in FL and the laws are changing so fast regarding getting prescription narcotic meds and pharmacies have also changed a lot of their policies in regards to filling them Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

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You need to lookup federal laws and also the individual state laws. Federal laws are the same for all 50 states. But, each state has their own individual laws.

Vicodin will be moving from a Schedule III to A Schedule II later on this year. That means no refills, it can't be called in and you must see your dr at least every 90 days. Although most drs require you to come in every 30 days.

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Hello - I live within 40 mi of Roanoke and though these drugs are harder to get, if you have legitimate issues it shouldn't be a problem. Not like,Florida The Rheumatology Clinic at Lewis-Gale Hospital , Roanoke have been very helpful to me.

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Again..anyone in the Roanoke or Orange, Virginia area that can tell me the availability of getting narcotic meds (hydrocodone) in those areas and if it's difficult to get there. Going to move there..just need to know. I am under a dr's supervision for my med and have a documented disability with SSDI. So I'm not looking of anything on the street, etc. I'm inquiring about "legit" answers to my questions. Thank you!

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Here in Texas it's so bad that the Pain Specialists do not prescribe anything anymore - no opiates - they just do procedures like Cortisone Injections - things like that - I think this whole Country has gone nuts - and even when you have been through the injections and just got worse - you can bark up a tree - there is nothing else out there -

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@Verwon.. thank you for the info you posted for me. So, I see it's completely up to the dr.., pain clinic, etc if you absolutey warrant a prescription for hydrocodone. I truly hope that the dr's will understand that I am on disability for surgical spinal issues and that getting my pain med will be possible. I'm actually happy to read that the DEA is coming down on the tylenol in these narcotic meds. Again..thank you for your post in reply to mine.

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Hi, LadyRhinestone! How are you?

The same regulations that apply in Florida also apply in all other states, so the same issues people are having in FL, are happening in VA, as well.

Learn more Vicodin details here.

The best thing to do, is to set up a relationship with a new PCP, right after you move and then have them refer you to a pain management specialist.

Does anyone else have any advice to add?

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