Getting a Script with a History of Addiction

[ElectroNymph]

It's not easy getting prescribed anything of addictive potential when you have a history of alcoholism and benzo abuse. I saw a nice doctor today and got scripts for my ezcema. Then, I mentioned the fact that I had been waking up at 1-2am and it was affecting me badly. I said that I'd had Zopliclone 11 years ago, and he prescribed me 2 weeks worth of 3.75mg. Not a massive dose, but some doctors can be understanding. 

 

[Requiem]

It's a nightmare. Even when you have mri scans to prove degeneration of your spine. The gp cut me off tramadol instantly when she knew I was addicted! And a few years after the drugs support worker went behind my back and told my  gp to cut me off again! The first dr I went to help for told me not to come back as he has patients on palitive care to see.

very bad experiences. So went private to a great clinic in London that prescribe subs. 

Good luck

 

[a360]

@ElectroNymph I have the same as yourself, my uk doc gave me one year of zopiclone last week but every 3 nights, its rubbish anyway. I basically said that they got me in the mess and should take some responsibility, and if he didn't do something, I would self medicate, of which I did in any case. I just can't sleep or relax after 5pm.

I had a repeat prescription of tamazipam in 2003 for 5 years then I went on vals, mogs, mists, beta blockers then every z drug. I came off booze in 2008 with librium but took anti histamines since. I said to my doctor, try looking at the ceiling all night for a week and see if you wouldn't try to do something about it.

your really on your own and doctors have a budget, try a private doc, they will most definitely give you 7.5s zops but only 28

 

[SleepyMonkey]

It's all about honesty and being forthcoming. Docs/pharmacies these days can look up past controlled substance refills at pharmacies (in the US) but if you explain to you doc you've had problems with a specific substance they will sometimes understand you may need other controlled meds since they are the only ones that seem to work. I can speak from personal experience. Years ago I broke my wrist in several places and was on hard core narcotics for years. Eventually they wouldn't prescribe any more which led to massive doctor shopping. Some years have passed and I still suffer from ADD and severe anxiety/panic attacks. I've successfully obtained scripts for both Adderall and Klonopin. I only see two docs (who know about each other) and no longer doctor shop like I used to. This way, if they do check the Prescription Monitoring Database they can see I am telling the truth. To this day I stay away from any opioid medication. If I don't, I'll likely lose my other scripts.

 

[blissopifree 2]

@ElectroNymph I see a cpn monthly for a reduction m/done script.My old cpn/doc was the head of the department and I would say I was having trouble with sleep atleast 4 times a year.They often say your best with older doctors and in my case that was correct as he gave me 7-14nights treatment of zop 7.5mg when I asked for them.Now I have a new cpn after my other cpn retired and she gave me relaxation paperwork to follow before bedtime instead of any z sleep meds . Bliss.....