A member asked:

Why would the doctor request a blood drug test if he prescribes me narcotics?

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Protect you both: To see if you are in overall good health. By your consent and as a condition of treating you, to see if you may be using other Rx's. To see if your liver and kidneys can handle the medications safetly.

Answered 12/25/2014

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