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Is it okay to call my doctor and increase the dose of my pain medication over the phone?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Not opioids: It is okay with most pain medications that are not opioids. However, with opioid medications, like oxycodone for example, you need a face to face appointment to discuss pain issues, tolerance, and abuse potential to assure safe prescribing.

Answered 3/16/2014

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Is it okay to call my doctor and increase the dose of my pain medication over the phone?

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