Current Perscription Not Working

I am currently on 7.5/325 and I always fill the generic brand which I feel is not helping me. I asked my doctor if she could go a little higher 10/325 and she told me no, that they the idea is to get me off them not go higher. I explained to her that there are days that I am in a lot more pain (herniated L1, sciatic nerve and dislocation of right knee twice) and I have to take more than just 2 pills a day. There are days that I don't take any at all. I am scared of the acetaminophen so I try not to over do it. I figured maybe going up in mg's will help me from taking more than I need too a day. At one point she asked me if I had a problem... I found that very offensive, being that these doctors prescribe you the meds, talk about addiction but still prescribe the meds and then ask you if you have a problem. There have been weeks where I have ran out of meds and I am totally fine (no major withdrawal symptoms) I used to take Tramadol because they claim its not as addictive as percocets--boy are the side affects of that narcotic MUCH WORSE than the percocet, I stopped taking it immediately. Also is it ok to ask your pain management doctor to prescribe name brand vs. generic?

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Hello, Jo! How are you? I'm very sorry that you're in pain.

Technically, she could raise your dose, but most doctors are reluctant to do so.

Yes, you can ask for the name brand to be prescribed, to see if it works better for you.

The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

Are you seeing a general practitioner or a specialist?

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My sincere apologies, I saw your mention of it being a PM doctor at the end of your post, just as I hit submit.

In that case, I have to wonder why she doesn't have you on a long acting pain medication?

Usually, that's the best to way to handle such chronic pain.

Have you considered consulting a different doctor for a second opinion?

Does anyone else have any suggestions that may help?

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