Posted by Solstice on December 15, 2010, at 22:33:35
In reply to HOUSTON: New Doctors; Lots Of Old Maintenance Meds, posted by highhatsize on December 15, 2010, at 20:35:30
> I have moved to Houston, TX after ten years in S.F., CA. When I moved to CA from NYS over ten years ago, I already had prescriptions for the eleven maintenance drugs that I currently take, some of which are Controlled Substances.
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> On my first office visit with my new primary care doctor here in TX, I presented him with a list of my meds. He, in turn, presented me with the business cards of five specialists whom he said I would have to convince to sign off on my maintenance drugs before he would give me refillable prescriptions.Well.. Highhatsize, you have indeed moved from one of the most 'liberal' states in the union - to one of the most conservative :-)
It sounds like the primary care doctor you encountered is being appropriately cautious. He doesn't know you - and a request for 11 medications, some of which are controlled, probably raised a red flag for him. He probably gave you cards since you aren't from the area and would need referrals. He'd probably be fine if you saw the same types of specialists - but ones that are on your insurance plan. He just wants your medication regimen reviewed - and that really is very reasonable.
I hope you find what you need.
Solstice
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