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2. An appointment every 3 months

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 02:09 PM

Jul 30

Is required at my work for controlled substances. See if they can do video visits for some of the appointments because they are cheaper and of course easier.

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Follow-up to Ambien prescription woes [View all] Marthe48 Jul 30 OP

It's new law, any narcotic requires an appointment every three months questionseverything Jul 30 #1

It is ridiculous Marthe48 Jul 30 #7

I know, I feel the same but it's not your doctor's fault questionseverything Jul 30 #8

Glad you understand Marthe48 Jul 30 #11

An appointment every 3 months blue cat Jul 30 #2

If I have to I will but I'd like to get the 90 day refill Marthe48 Jul 30 #6

I don't have Ambien but I do have an anxiety script and I rarely used it until about a year ago! Deuxcents Jul 30 #3

I have a prescription for anti-anxiety and so far Marthe48 Jul 30 #5

My dosage is 1 mg..have had it a while and I use it to sleep if I'm too anxious about things I can't control. Deuxcents Jul 30 #12

I just ordered some otc sleep aids Marthe48 Jul 30 #13

I'm not a doctor but please be careful mixing compounds with your prescription..take good care Deuxcents Jul 30 #14

I'm checking for things like that Marthe48 Jul 30 #15

Can the higher dosage be purchased and then broken in half (if a pill)? No Vested Interest Aug 3 #16

I did that a few years ago Marthe48 Aug 3 #17

Don't shoot the messenger, but because Ambien is intended for short-term use because of its potential for hlthe2b Jul 30 #4

My last doctor died, the new doc said there were actually med school classes about dealing with dea requirements questionseverything Jul 30 #9

Yes.. But states have additional requirements and laws as well. New changes are part of continuing education requirement hlthe2b Jul 30 #10