Vicodine Refill Dates
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I take 10/325 vicodine. My doctor puts on the RX to fill on the 5th of every month. I get 120 and take 4 a day. I run out early a few times a year because if you count the days from the 5th of last month when I got them filled to the 5th of February it actually adds up to to like 32-33 days on some 5th to 5th dates which causes me to run out 2-3 days early. The pharmacist says even though it's a 30 day supply they still can't fill it until the 5th because that's what the RX says. Does the new law address this? Any suggestions?

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So the way I understand what your saying is just because the doctor says 4 per day PRN you may not need to take the 4 per day like I have and then runout because there's more than 30 day from the 5th to 5th in some months? The bottle says 4 per day I never paid attention to the PRN. Doctor said 4 a day I took 4 a day and yes I have built up a tolerance to the 4 a day but will not and do not want to take anymore than that. I belive you can build up an addiction on 4 a day just as easy as 10 a day. Addiction has no set number you have to take before you have an addiction problem.

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Bill,
Hi there unfortunately with tighter restrictions now in place pharmacists have very little say over early fills when it comes to controlled dangerous substances .Just because the doctor prescribes this drug for pain relief it is primarily a PRN protocol which means if pain is not unmanageable perhaps round the clock dosing isn't necessary.Repeated
Daily dosing can lead to habituation and tolerance issues that may require a dosage increase to achieve the same degree of analgesia.Its always best to discuss these issues with your provider from time to time. Good luck...

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The new laws and directives actually place more restrictions on it, so your pharmacy no longer has any leeway and can't fill it until the date the doctor has directed.

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

Have you discussed the problem with your doctor? Maybe they can adjust the date.

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