tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post1513325544005423374..comments2023-12-19T00:39:30.338-08:00Comments on Crazy RxMan: Let's Compare!Crazy RxManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07077488214299929481noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-36388912695212131732020-05-11T13:44:29.168-07:002020-05-11T13:44:29.168-07:00As a chronic pain patient, I have some comments:
...As a chronic pain patient, I have some comments:<br /><br />(1) I can’t bring in scripts early. I see my pain doc every 28 days and get a 28 day supply script, on the day I’m due. Even if I got a post dated script, I’d personally avoiding dropping it off early, as if it somehow got lost, I’d have no recourse. My pain clinic has strict rules - no early fills, replacement scripts, etc. I’m happy to wait as long as they need to fill it though.<br /><br />(2) Due to needing same day fills, occasionally my pharmacy is out of one of my meds, and I need to use another one. I used to call a week ahead to request my med, dose, and quantity be available on my fill date. However, that takes up time on both ends, and still doesn’t guarantee my med will be in stock. Sometimes they’d get another patient in before me (as its not like they would label it being for me and deny someone else’s earlier script).<br /><br />Plus, supplies of opioids are literally being limited by the DEA so pharmacies can’t always order what they need. Thankfully I’ve been lucky lately and they’ve had my pain meds in stock. Needing to use another pharmacy is an extra inconvenience as my pain contract requires I notify their office.<br /><br />I will never accept a partial fill, as if the pharmacy can’t provide the remainder of a Schedule II med in a certain period of time (72 hours? I think it varies by state), the remainder of the script gets voided. And there are no guarantees my doctor will rewrite the script for the remaining quantity.<br /><br />(3) If my insurance doesn’t cover a pain med (usually as it needs a prior auth), I need to pay cash to get it that day. I can’t wait the typical 2-7 days for the PA to go through, as I’d have withdrawal and uncontrolled pain.<br /><br />Although I’ve saved up an emergency supply (actually a no-no as this means not taking them prescribed, ie. less), if I wait for PA approval, I’ll not be able to fill my next script until 28 days after that fill, depleting my stash, which is very difficult to build up.<br /><br />I even keep track of PA expiration dates and ask my pain clinic to submit PA requests ahead of time. However, lately I still have issues where my prescription won’t go through, as the insurance will say a new PA is required, despite the PA not being expired. My guess is they keep changing the approval criteria, thereby cancelling any prior approval.<br /><br />One of my two pain meds (long & short acting) even requires two separate PAs, one for the med and one for the daily dosage being over their allowable max. I feel sorry for my pain doc’s office as they probably did about 10 PAs for me last year between 3 PAs being required for 2 pain meds at least every 6 months.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-59312527530954847892019-12-25T08:44:41.836-08:002019-12-25T08:44:41.836-08:00Also some percentage sell their medication. I thin...Also some percentage sell their medication. I think another review should be ppl addicted vs selling. I wish it didn't happen.GregOhYeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565407747722730622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-19715560101290840892018-03-23T16:56:49.048-07:002018-03-23T16:56:49.048-07:00The chronic pain patients take the pills to keep b...The chronic pain patients take the pills to keep being able to function, the addicts take them so they dont have to function,......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-67117671905781597432018-03-23T07:41:13.521-07:002018-03-23T07:41:13.521-07:00@9:20 - I agree with you that legit pain patients ...@9:20 - I agree with you that legit pain patients are doctor loyal but I think the way the C2 law is written, it forces a lot of people to not be pharmacy loyal. Since I can't get refills and can only fill my script when I have one or two pills left, I end up having to take a paper script to wherever I happen to be that day. Work has me all over the state and I often leave before my local pharmacy opens and return after it closes. I go to the pharmacy nearest my work that day on my lunch break. "Nearest my work" may change based on the day. In my case the C2 was adderall. Unfortunately, a lot of chronic pain patients probably are unable to work and don't have the same issue as me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-85457188856339314872018-03-23T06:39:11.704-07:002018-03-23T06:39:11.704-07:00Some addicts are under the incorrect impression th...Some addicts are under the incorrect impression that certain colors or manufacturers are more potent than others.Crazy RxManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077488214299929481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-49813454481588918972018-03-23T04:45:29.845-07:002018-03-23T04:45:29.845-07:00Why does the color of the pill matter to an addict...Why does the color of the pill matter to an addict?Siljahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627336288255102448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-43892912822179771502018-03-21T12:17:03.608-07:002018-03-21T12:17:03.608-07:00Night nurse here. Narcos wake up every Q4 or Q6 fo...Night nurse here. Narcos wake up every Q4 or Q6 for their PRN meds. If they do happen to sleep through they get mad at you for not waking them up 'on time'. They often appear to be 20-30 years older than their chronological age. <br /><br />Legits take one at midnight to get some sleep and don't bother you the rest of the night.<br /><br />Narcos tend to take a lot of odd prescribed meds, and a lot of 'allergies'. Amazing how many are allergic to ibuprofen.<br /><br />Elderly chronic pain sufferers tend to tell you 'no' if you ask about pain, but then admit their game knee or shoulder does hurt quite a bit, but they are used to it. Tylenol often works as a good sleeping pill for this type, taking the edge off enough to let them sleep.Tom Bridgelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13098048586042365606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-21174301542904600022018-03-21T09:20:00.888-07:002018-03-21T09:20:00.888-07:00Legitimate pain patients are pharmacy loyal, using...Legitimate pain patients are pharmacy loyal, using only one pharmacy. Users use multiple pharmacies (and docs) that you find out about when you sign on to the controlled substance database.su tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14707672347710313468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-75375498644861864702018-03-21T06:33:06.341-07:002018-03-21T06:33:06.341-07:00Chronic pain:
1-is worried about politicians "...Chronic pain:<br />1-is worried about politicians "do something!" attitude. Junkies go to the street, chronic pain commits suicide. Denisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3684250999334358862.post-12052184327333269402018-03-21T05:45:50.376-07:002018-03-21T05:45:50.376-07:00I think you covered it pretty well.I think you covered it pretty well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com