*seeing New Doctor Tmrw & Adderall Refill

I recently moved back to Michigan after living in South Dakota for two years. My doctor from SD wrote me three paper prescriptions that I picked up the end of February, each dated for March 2nd, April 2nd, and May 2nd. Tomorrow I'm going to see a new doctor here in Michigan to establish care. I am going to speak with the new doctor about increasing my dosage. (I haven't had an actual appointment with my SD doctor since October or else I would've discussed this with him before moving) Anyway, I'm going to the same office I did before moving, so my new doc will be able to see my history in their system.

I had my prescription filled two days ago (still have one left, which I will shred or give to new doc.) My question is, if my new doc increases my dosage, will I be able to fill it tomorrow? And if my doctor does give me a prescription for this month, will the pharmacy honor it? Or will the doctor perhaps have to call them and explain the situation?

Hope that all made sense...I'm exhausted. Thanks guys!!!

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Yes, if your dosage is adjusted, it is permissible under U.S. law for you to pick up the new prescription. Worst case scenario is they verify it with the new doc and make you adjust what you take accordingly, until you should run out from the adjusted dosage.

For example: If you are taking 20mgs of something in a regular release formulation, and the doctor adjusts your dosage to 30mgs, you may have to cut some of your remaining pills in half to reach that 30mg dosage, until you exhaust your existing supply, before they will fill the new 30mg prescription.

The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, and insomnia.

I hope I have explained this clearly, if not, please let me know, I will gladly answer any follow up questions.

Are you on any other medications?

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