Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 832840

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Low on meds

Posted by mrmichael on June 4, 2008, at 7:08:46

Hello!

I take zoloft (200mg a day) each morning. I have 200mg left but don't see my doc for a refill until Thursday night.

Should I take 200 today and skip tomorrow
or
Take 100 today and 100 tomorrow
or
Does it really matter :-)

Thanks so much.

Re: Low on meds

Posted by BGB on June 4, 2008, at 8:19:32

In reply to Low on meds, posted by mrmichael on June 4, 2008, at 7:08:46

Call your pharmacy. A pharmacist can legally dispense small amounts of medication to tide you over until your next doctor's visit. I'm sure that your pharmacist would have no problem at all giving you a tablet.

Re: Low on meds

Posted by BGB on June 4, 2008, at 8:34:58

In reply to Re: Low on meds, posted by BGB on June 4, 2008, at 8:19:32

> Call your pharmacy. A pharmacist can legally dispense small amounts of medication to tide you over until your next doctor's visit. I'm sure that your pharmacist would have no problem at all giving you a tablet.

I should have mentioned that the above statement pertains to pharmacists in the United States. I don't know about any other countries, although it would still be a good idea to give the pharmacy a call anyway. Even if the pharmacist can't dispense the medication, at least s/he would know best how to take your remaining tablet.

Re: Low on meds

Posted by Phillipa on June 4, 2008, at 10:26:49

In reply to Re: Low on meds, posted by BGB on June 4, 2008, at 8:34:58

That's true also could you just call the pdocs office and ask them to call and refill the prescription or are you planning a change? Phillipa

Re: Low on meds

Posted by mrmichael on June 4, 2008, at 10:37:38

In reply to Re: Low on meds, posted by Phillipa on June 4, 2008, at 10:26:49

> That's true also could you just call the pdocs office and ask them to call and refill the prescription or are you planning a change? Phillipa

The biggest issue is they're notoriously bad at getting meds called in. I've called them and they claim they'll call in a refill today. We'll see!

Thanks!

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