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I Am Kaiser Patient. Taking Medicine For Depression, Sleep Disorder, Restless Leg. Effective Medication?
Question: I have been a Kaiser patient for at least 10 years. My Cobra coverage expired and my prescriptions are now out and need to be refilled. I take Effexor and Lamictal for depression and anxiety; Klonopin and Ambien for sleep disorders, including insomnia, restless legs and REM behavioral sleep disorder; Levitra for ED; and, Maxalt and Norco for migraine head aches. How will I get these meds now? Who will prescribe? I need some of medications today, is that possible?
Hello and thanks for your questions,
These are medications which must be prescribed in person by a physician who can review your medical records. Klonopin, Norco and Ambien are controlled substances and a physical encounter with a physician is absolutely necessary for these prescriptions. I would contact your previous doctor and see if they can provide you with an adequate short term refill to allow you to establish with a new doctor.
Thanks again for sending your question. Please let me know if you have any additional specific concerns.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
These are medications which must be prescribed in person by a physician who can review your medical records. Klonopin, Norco and Ambien are controlled substances and a physical encounter with a physician is absolutely necessary for these prescriptions. I would contact your previous doctor and see if they can provide you with an adequate short term refill to allow you to establish with a new doctor.
Thanks again for sending your question. Please let me know if you have any additional specific concerns.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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