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I'm glad she has prescribed me as many vicodins as she has with out regular visits. ....
I'm not sure about all states, but when I was subscribed something stronger than hydrocodone (vicodin), the stronger drugs were on a higher class schedule. Because of that, my PM doc has to use a different prescription pad and I have to see him every month for refills. I think this is part of the tougher DEA laws.
The above was just an FYI. Stepping up to the 10/325 norcos will keep the office visits and costs down.