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No, I get them monthly. It's just that I always or usually have enough for a couple weeks past a month. Sometimes I only have 5 days or so and that's because it was a bad month and I needed more which is why I don't want the doctor to issue less because if he does then when I need the extra, I won't have them. I can't see taking one every 4 hours when I don't need it. That's what leaves a surplus. If, like in the past, I have a week of terrible days where I need them every 4 hours for say 5 days, then I have them to take where as if he gave enough only for 2 a day and I need them every 4 hours on those bad days, I wouldn't have them. He can tell by the urine test how much of the meds are in my system. That's the purpose of the urine test if people want to know the truth. Yes, it shows other drugs you may have taken too but it's mainly to make sure you are taking meds like you should. If I had none left each month, the urine would show that level. I'd rather just move my appt out a week or so than be short when I need them.
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I just had my prescription changed ( no real clue why) from “ maximum 5 1/2 tablets per day. 30 day supply.” to “ take one tablet by mouth every five hours as needed for severe pain. Maximum five tablets per day. 28 day supply.”
That is 25 tablets less a month and I was given no reason for it. That is why as stated previously I am having a phone conversation with my doctor and I just don’t know what to make of this.
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It says as needed on the bottle. As needed. That means technically the doctor does not expect you to take 4 a day every single day. As needed. Ask your doctor ehat he means by as needed, as it states on the bottle. The doctor can say for moderate pain or severe pain etc. It will always say as needed.
I unfortunately think you're over thinking this. Maybe tell your doctor that you had a cold and you didn't take as many one week. Pick up your controls on time. I use c v s caremark male order service. It works through an app. It pops up and it tells me that it's ready to go and I hit yes and they start processing. Never a problem with we're out stock. You're getting it straight from a pharmaceutical headquarters.
Be well.