IS there a guide line for fills That the doctors follow?

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Old 01-13-2007, 03:44 PM   #1
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IS there a guide line for fills That the doctors follow?

Had my 2 fill today. I was just wonted to see if anyone has had there fill doctor say they could only put this much in at a time? Like she was going off a guide line when it comes to fills.
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Old 01-13-2007, 04:38 PM   #2
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Most MDs go by experience and the answers the patient gives to specific questions to determine how much of a fill to give. Since some people don't feel a fill "kick-in" for up to 2 weeks, many MDs wait 4 weeks inbetween fills. There is no set schedule.
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