Easing off of pain meds?
I came home on Saturday with the usual bottle (yucky stuff) of Lortab for pain. Instructions are 10-15 mls every 4-6 hours as needed for pain. I have taken it as needed without skimping when necessary, or skipping doses when I can. I am getting low and authorization is needed for a refill. When did most of you begin giving it up? Should I call for a refill? Am I still going to need it sometimes next week? Hard to know in advance.
Gena
Wow that was fast Reggie! No it is not, especially as our post-op instructions say NO driving for 3-6 weeks while still on pain meds..... I have other meds I can use if necessary, the Ultram I take for Fibromyalgia....but I don't believe in taking a cannon to hunt a squirrel with either.... I see my PCP on Thursday to check my BS so I will ask him then.
I actually haven't used my Lortab since about 3 days after surgery so it just depends on your pain level. I only have been taking doese because it helps me sleep at night not because I am in pain (I know bad) but the bottle is gone and I have one refill, probably won't refill it though. I would say if it's not super expensive and you think you may need it go ahead and get it but it really just depends on how you feel.