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If you are dependent on medication
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:02 pm
it stands to reason you'd have some with you, or at least within close reach, at all times. It doesn't take much effort to have a few days worth in a little bag you can grab as you head out the door. Apparently that's a foreign thought to a lot of people. I've lost count of scanner reports of people in crisis without their meds.
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Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:04 pm to Jim Rockford
Not many people were prepared for much of any of this.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:05 pm to Jim Rockford
some people just forget in the heat of it all.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:07 pm to Jim Rockford
It's not as easy as you think and pills don't really do too well when they get wet.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:08 pm to Titus Pullo
Maybe not. Perhaps I'm being too harsh.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:15 pm to Jim Rockford
I don't think people were expecting this level of disaster. Take it easy.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:21 pm to Jim Rockford
In these folks' defense, they likely have it set in a place they take it every day. There shouldn't be an extra "emergency supply" of most meds because you want to take the month's supply then get the next month's to avoid expiring meds. Many folks will keep them next to breakfast/coffee areas or shaving/toothbrush areas of their homes. These are often places skipped over when waters enter homes and people think of a few changes of clothes as they rush out the door.
That said, this is a reason you, people who take daily medication, should not ever be down to your last pill of any medication (with the exception of controlled substances which must be filled on near exact days). It's highly likely that many doctor offices will both be closed and inundated with calls for refills which won't be addressed for a few days.
That said, this is a reason you, people who take daily medication, should not ever be down to your last pill of any medication (with the exception of controlled substances which must be filled on near exact days). It's highly likely that many doctor offices will both be closed and inundated with calls for refills which won't be addressed for a few days.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:24 pm to Jim Rockford
It's a great oppurtunity for addicts to get refills on controlled substances claiming their alprazolam & hydrocodone got wet.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:49 pm to Hopeful Doc
In reality, for me at least I just get in the habit of taking them so it's 2nd nature.
In an emergency situation I would probably be thinking about "important things to grab", sentimental or expensive stuff.
I'd just assume I had my meds because I always do.
Not sure if that makes sense.
Eta. I don't take any controlled substances or addictive meds.
In an emergency situation I would probably be thinking about "important things to grab", sentimental or expensive stuff.
I'd just assume I had my meds because I always do.
Not sure if that makes sense.
Eta. I don't take any controlled substances or addictive meds.
This post was edited on 8/14/16 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:53 pm to Jim Rockford
as someone who takes meds daily, it isnt easy to get extra meds to just have waiting around. they are strict on when they will fill them.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:58 pm to Wooly
^^^ This too.
Even with meds that aren't controlled substances the insurance companies pay for 30 day supply for 30 days only. A pill a day. Strict because it costs them money
Even with meds that aren't controlled substances the insurance companies pay for 30 day supply for 30 days only. A pill a day. Strict because it costs them money
Posted on 8/14/16 at 4:59 pm to Jim Rockford
The vast majority of people are reactive, not proactive.
Also, in defense of many of these individuals, medications are hard to stockpile, especially if they are a daily regimen.
Prescriptions are written for a set period of time. Medications also don't stay "good" forever.
Also, in defense of many of these individuals, medications are hard to stockpile, especially if they are a daily regimen.
Prescriptions are written for a set period of time. Medications also don't stay "good" forever.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 5:11 pm to Jim Rockford
I am one of those who is dependent on a medication. I won't put in my luggage for a trip for fearent of having my bag not show up.
Walgreens sells a travel pill kit for $2.99. It's relatively small.
No. I don't work at Walgreens. That's where I bought mine.
Walgreens sells a travel pill kit for $2.99. It's relatively small.
No. I don't work at Walgreens. That's where I bought mine.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 5:14 pm to Jim Rockford
Yes, forgetting medication is a problem. We taught that heavily in Home Health and provided patients with a list of MEDS and a large plastic zip pouch to put MEDS, recommending they keep them in the pouch.
Would be good to ask persons in shelters that don't have their MEDS if they had home health. The agency will have a list of current MEDS. (My iPad keeps capitalizing the word MEDS).
Would be good to ask persons in shelters that don't have their MEDS if they had home health. The agency will have a list of current MEDS. (My iPad keeps capitalizing the word MEDS).
Posted on 8/14/16 at 5:24 pm to Isabelle81
I would think their pharmacy would too.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 5:33 pm to Jim Rockford
Its easy to Monday morning quarterback, but people can't just get refills on certain types of medicine whenever they feel like it. Some people could have had a three day supply of medication left, were not able to fill it until Friday.. Then all of a sudden they are stuck, by today they have no meds left..
For you its easy to say "well they should have some backup meds on hand in case of a crisis", but in reality, for some people its simply not that easy.
For you its easy to say "well they should have some backup meds on hand in case of a crisis", but in reality, for some people its simply not that easy.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 5:47 pm to RegisteredPharmacist
Have a headache? Here's 120 Hydrocodne-apap 10/325- Doctors of today
Posted on 8/14/16 at 6:02 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:
doesn't take much effort to have a few days worth in a little bag you can grab as you head out the door.
That's a quick way to get arrested for possession of a controlled substance
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