they said I need to sign a narcotic agreement does anyone know what that is?
My dr is finally putting me on percocet for my back pain?
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- 5 May 2010 by carolyn17603
- Updated
- 6 May 2010
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- percocet, pain, back pain
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Inactive
5 May 2010
It is probably the contract they sign and basically it ask you to agree to random pill counts and urinanalysis, tells you what you can and can not do as a patient ( or they will kick you out of their practice) and keeps you from doctor shopping and getting extra pills. They will also explain the dangers of the medication they are putting you on and letting you know how addictive it is. It protects them from you getting meds and selling them, or doing something that makes you worse. They will be expecting you to test positive for the medication they prescribe, but, if you ever have a false negative, ask to retest with a kit from a different batch of Urine tests.
christineATU
5 May 2010
Pattis right. It's a basic agreement where you promise not to get meds from another doctor, random drug screens to make sure the level isn't too high or too low, pill counts, etc. Someone suggested (in case of an emergency) have a card with you stating that you have this agreement. Have the doctors name and info on the card. Glad to hear you're getting your pain under control! Wish you well. FYI... I had signed one 7 years ago, forgot all about it. Went back a year ago and it was still in effect! Oops!
Chris
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i understand you cant see other drs but how does it work if you have to go to the er or once I start seeing my specialist?
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ty guys I appreciate it
You can see other doctors, you just can't get prescribed a controlled substance. I wouldn't want a pain specialist doing my annual pap smear. If you carry a card with you at all times with the pain doc info and meds you take, you're covered in case of an emergency. It's good you can get your pain under control. I hope it works well for you!
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Christine! What's this card thing your talking about and were would I get something like that? Is this something new, because I didn't know about that. Thanks!
Someone here suggested it. What I did was print out on a business card type paper, that I have an agreement with such and such pain clinic. My doc's name, address, phone number, and the medication I take and how often. List ALL medications, even the non narcotic ones! Have it laminated and carry it with you like your drivers license... never leave home without it. If you're ever in an emergency, unable to answer questions in an ER, they will look in your wallet or purse for info. I pray none of us are ever in that situation but, it would be helpful to ER docs.