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Originally Posted by Sunflowers
I agree with everything that you said, except for this line. It depends on the doctor and the condition for which the medication was prescribed. For instance, because of a heart disorder I have, I am heavily prone to trigger-less, sudden panic attacks. My doctor, knowing this, tried me on several things before placing me on a prescription for a strong anxiety medicine - my prescription was a month's supply, 30 pills.
That said, it is rare. My doctor knew about my condition ahead of time, so we had a strong doctor-patient relationship.
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This is true. I work part-time as a pharmacy technician, and I can tell you that the dosage can vary greatly, depending on the condition that is being treated, and the medical history of the patient.
Generally though, the dosage starts off very low, and it is increased slowly if necessary. However, many prescriptions call for the medication to be taken 2-3 times daily. Therefore, even a week's supply would provide the patient with quite a few pills.