To not want to 'share' my prescription meds with other family members

[Oitheyaremine]

AIBU to think this isn't on! As when I run out, it's me who will suffer.

I think it depends. If I'm prescribed the same drug and the same dose as DH, then if one of us has hold up in the processing of our prescriptions, then we'll absolutely let the other borrow sufficient medication until supply has been restored, then return it. No harm done, no alteration in overall 'stock' for either of us in any given time period.

If it is a situation with a different drug or dose of the drug, then absolutely not.

Need more information. In my family we would also take out one asthma reliever inhaler which 3 of us might want to use.

If a family member was on the same meds from a doc as me, had run out because they had failed to get their prescription in time and could make me good in a few days I might share.

If they wanted my prescription painkiller and or other meds because they didn't want to go to he doctor then no I wouldn't.

Ginger was joking. No matter though because you've disappeared...

I don't mind sharing with DH if it's because of a delay outside of his control, but he does forget regularly and it just irrationally annoys me. If I had forgotten and he had forgotten we would both be stuffed- I just get resentful at being the organised one.

There's a huge difference between lending your spouse a couple of tablets if they've run out, and "sharing" your probably opiate medication. OP, what are you planning to say to your GP when you need your repeat prescription sooner? You generally only get away with "losing" them once.

They want the good stuff hey ? Cheeky

that said I regret that my mum threw my dads away when he passed away god bless him

OP are we related? I am sorry I took your Codeine, I can replace them soon :(

I was once told by a dr that you should use someone else's inhaler if you do need it and don't have one with you when I fessed up I had borrowed my DH's when our new cat started giving me asthma symptoms after being clear for a few years. She did say it's one of the few drugs you should just use if you need it as it can do more harm not using. Obviously she then prescribed me my own.

DH and I are on a lot of the same strong pain relief due to our disabilities. They just all go in the cupboard and we just grab from whatever box is open at the time. But our scripts are automatically reordered each month and indeed prepaid so its not going to leave either of us short. Definitely wouldn't share anything not mutually prescribed though, and there is a lot more I'm on but he's not.

Totally depends on the drug and the situation. Too many variables.

I left my salbutamol at home by mistake can I borrow yours - fine.

Ooh you have xanax can I have a couple - not fine.

I'm guessing they must be sleeping tablets, or something alone the lines of diazepam?

YADNBU. Don't let them bully you .

We would only share if it's medication we've both been prescribed (although no big deal on asthma inhalers).

Tends to be by exception though as our surgery is pretty crap at processing repeats, but won't let you order 'too early' Also stuff like nausea medication because we've both been prescribed that fairly often.

That said, you're not really supposed to and you shouldn't be expected to if you're going to suffer.

I have done it the odd time with thyroid meds as we take the same ones. I try not to though.

Lol thanks everyone who understood I was joking. Don't share drugs OP.

What you got and how much you want for it, OP?

Diazepam?

Of course yadnbu , I got asked in work if I would give a colleague 2 of my very, very strong opiate based painkillers ( disabled with a chronic pain condition) . Colleague had spied them in my handbag. I just laughed as shook my head . Chancer

I had this exact situation. In the end, I had to no longer take them as they were asking ALL the time.

I'm not a dealer ginger. Do one.

Actually depending on what your meds are you could be prosecuted as one, even without taking money.

'Just say no' to quote the campaign :-)

You shouldn't share meds prescribed for you and there are potential repercussions to sharing controlled drugs.
In some settings I imagine there are restrictions on meds taken to work.

DH & I have the same prescription painkillers, he takes his very occasionally whilst I need mine daily, I've "borrowed" his if I've run out

If you need meds daily you should ensure you don't run out. Surely this is picked up at medication review?

I haven't had a review yet - I was prescribed them last week and they have been 'poached.'

I know a girl in my teens in a hostel who would hand out some of her anti-psychotics to people who didn't need them. 😟

Of course you shouldn't.