Controlled substance medications (i.e., narcotics, tranquilizers and barbiturates) are very useful, but have a high potential for misuse and are, therefore, closely controlled by local, state and federal governments. They are intended to relieve pain, thus improving function and/or ability to work. Our providers are dedicated to restoring functional use in an efficient and functional manner.
You are responsible for the controlled substance medications prescribed to you. This includes safeguarding the medication from other family members and ensuring it is out of the reach of children. If your prescription is lost, misplaced, stolen or if you "run out early", please understand that medication will not be replaced. Refills will not be made if you "run out early", "lose a prescription", or "spill or misplace" your medication. You are responsible for taking the medication in the dose prescribed and for keeping track of the amount remaining.
Driving a motor vehicle may not be allowed while taking controlled substance medications and it is your responsibility to comply with the laws of the state while taking the prescribed medications.
Refills of controlled substance medications will only be made only during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Refills will not be made at night, on weekends, or during holidays. Refills will not be made as an "emergency" such as on Friday afternoon because you suddenly realize you will run out tomorrow. You must call at least 24 hours ahead if you need assistance with a refill.
Michael O. LaGrone, M.D. is not a chronic pain specialists. Narcotic medications are prescribed only for acute painor for post-surgical pain and then only for a limited time. If you require long-term narcotic medication, you will be referred to or consult with a pain specialist or your primary care physician.
If you violate any of the above conditions, your prescription for controlled substance medications may be terminated immediately. If you are involved in obtaining controlled substance medications from another individual, forging or altering a controlled substance prescription, or using non-prescribed illicit (illegal) drugs, your prescription for controlled substance medications will be terminated immediately and you may also be reported to all of your physicians, medical facilities, and appropriate authorities.
All prescriptions for controlled substance are to be filled at the same pharmacy (provided below) by only one physician. You are required to notify our office of any changes.