A member asked:

My sisters medicine was stolen and she is completely out! she is a veteran and i am concerned?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Call her primary doctor for help. Some medications can't be stopped abruptly so if needed, she just has to go to a VA urgent care or ER.

Answered 1/10/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Regular meds ( blood pressure/ cholesterol/etc) are never stolen in my experience, it is only the controlled substances and that creates legal issues. Have her call her prescriber to see what the next steps would be ( they may be stipulated in the controlled substance report, a police report has to be usually filed).

Answered 1/10/2023

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