Results: Medications Containing Hydrocodone Reclassified as Schedule II Drugs
Published on 11/26/2014
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Hydrocodone is an opioid pain reliever that is an active ingredient in drugs such as Viocodin, Norco and Lortab. Hydrocodone is one of the most widely prescribed drugs in the US. It is also one of the most abused prescription drugs. Because of this, the DEA has changed the classification of all hydrocodone combination drugs from Schedule III to Schedule II. Were you aware of this change?
Yes.
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No.
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Unsure.
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Never heard of hydrocodone.
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Because of this reclassification, as of October 6, 2014, patients cannot get automatic refills of hydrocodone. Pharmacies cannot accept prescriptions by phone, except for small amounts in an emergency. Patients who use hydrocodone long term must go to their doctor to get a written prescription every month. Do you think making it much more difficult to obtain hydrocodone will prevent abuse? Yes.
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It might help in some cases.
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No.
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Unsure.
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N/A
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Does it concern you that people in chronic pain now have much more difficulty getting a drug they need and are not abusing? Yes, why punish innocent people who are already suffering.
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No, we need to prevent abuse.
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Unsure.
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N/A
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Other (please specify)
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| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| we shouldn't have these types of drugs in the first place, but learn to get back to reliance on mother nature and it's precious gifts, if used wisely. | 0.06% | 1 |
| other avenues for chronic pain management should possibly be looked into (marijuana, etc) | 0.06% | 1 |
| time to find something else | 0.06% | 1 |
| pain killers dont fix anything for anyone, they just make an injery not hurt, they dont physically help anything | 0.06% | 1 |
| from my exxperience of being in pain and taking a strong pain medicine such as that one time i was unable to take care of myself while on this drug so they might as well be in the hospital or nursing home to get it only in my opinion. | 0.06% | 1 |
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Do you know anyone who has been affected by this DEA decision? Yes
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No.
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Unsure.
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N/A
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If you were suffering from chronic pain and had to make monthly trips to a doctor's office just to get a prescription, what would cause you the most hardship? Cost of the doctor's visit.
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Difficulty getting an appointment.
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Time spent going to the doctor.
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Distance or lack of transportation to the doctor's office.
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Traveling while in pain.
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None of the above.
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N/A
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Other (please specify)
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| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| all of the above | 0.11% | 3 |
| 0.11% | 3 | |
| time to find something else. | 0.04% | 1 |
| drs. won't prescribe me any for my pain | 0.04% | 1 |
| cost of fuel | 0.04% | 1 |
| at this point i have a casemanger who helps me with a lot, but for others would have mucch difficulty with everything. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i live in canada and while doctor's visits are free it would still be a hassle having to go back every month for a refill. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i'd probably just say fuck it and start smoking more weed... | 0.04% | 1 |
| all of these | 0.04% | 1 |
| waiting in docs. office, usually hours. | 0.04% | 1 |
| probably all of the above | 0.04% | 1 |
| perhaps dr can prescribe for every three months? | 0.04% | 1 |
| there are other ways to deal with chronic pain, which don't involve the pharmaceutial industry or even doctor's offices. | 0.04% | 1 |
| i don't drive and have to pay for my transportation van | 0.04% | 1 |
| cost of drugs | 0.04% | 1 |
| cost of gas since i am on a fixed limited income and i currently have to cancel some dr appts anyway because i have no gas | 0.04% | 1 |
| seeing a docter so often. | 0.04% | 1 |
| paying for the prescription | 0.04% | 1 |
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