Daughter stealing - Big Big Forums

xsweetestx · 04-20-2009, 11:39 PM

My daughter is 39 and is on different kinds of pills...My 2 little ones are on Ritilin and Clonidine...We have had problems in the past with her stealing some on these so had to lock them up...Well today I was so PO cause there running way low,Doc on vacation till next wk and these kids not having enough pills till he gets back...(My 8 yr wont sleep unless he takes his meds) and she was aware of this...I always keep a few in my purse just in case and she seen them in there and begged for them and I said F no I just was telling you were running low so we go to the store and when i got home I went to get them and there gone!!!!!!! I freaked and started cryin and told hubby she took them..I called her and of course she denied it and we had a few choice words and I hung up...She called again and I told her she is never welcome here and Im getting the police involved...I called the police and she said nothing can be done cause I didnt see her...So in the morning Im calling a officer that I know and ask him what i can do cause she has really put my kids health at risk..I want her in jail!!!!My 8 yr old is her Bio son but I got him at 3 mths cause of drugs and he has so many problems from the drugs and Im so afraid now with no meds cause of going off them cold turkey it will mess his health up...My 10 yr isnt as bad as he is but still needs her meds...I was told they could go into seizures-convulsion...Im so afraid for my kids and really dont no what to do...Im so PO right now I just want to go over and hurt her..Sorry for this long vent but have to talk to someone......TY

ilovecats · 04-20-2009, 11:44 PM

So sorry to hear this.Obviously she shouldn't be allowed in your home again(I assume you know this).Maybe if you bring the police report to the doctor they will give you a new prescription?I have no experience with something like this,just offering some support.Good luck!

pepperpot · 04-20-2009, 11:47 PM

Is it possible you can speak with your pharmacist? Maybe he can help you out with a few for the young kids? *Even if they have to go there for every dosage*

atprm · 04-20-2009, 11:49 PM

call the dr's office and ask the nurse or PA if something can be called in, if only temporary, to the pharmacy directly.

Eyore · 04-20-2009, 11:51 PM

Call the doctors office and explain to the nurses what happened. A doctor on call might have you bring them in and give you enough till your doctor gets back. If that doesn't work go to the ER with your bottles and children and explain to them and see if they can't give you enough to get you through.
Otherwise all I can suggest is to cut there dose back some to stretch it out till there doctor is back.
I also wouldn't let you daughter back in the house. If she has a key to your house I would change the locks.

LadyEm · 04-20-2009, 11:59 PM

There should be someone filling in at their ped's office that can at least get you access to the meds until the regular doctor returns, esp. if the past history is known. Those are a few of the meds that are strictly monitored. If you can't get extra meds, have everything written down and take them to the ER at the first sign of withdrawals. I know I'm not offering a great solution. Watch for any increase in temp, heart rate, sweating, or confusion. I've watched my brother go through withdrawals and it's not pleasant (and was his doing, not an innocent bystander like your little ones). As for your daughter, remember your little ones need you more than ever! Best wishes for no problems experienced!

gmyers · 04-21-2009, 12:09 AM

If someone is filling in for your doctor tell them what happened and maybe they can give you samples or a prescription to tide you over. Or just enough pills to last till you can get the medicine filled again. If I was you I'd buy one of those metal boxes you can lock and keep them there and I wouldn't leave your daughter alone when she comes over again if I had to follow her to the bathroom. I'm sorry you and the children are going through what you are.

speedygirl · 04-21-2009, 12:27 AM

We have people calling our office occasionally saying their meds are stolen. All they have to do is have to get a police report saying they were stolen. Once we have that, they can get enough to tide them over until the next refill. You don't have to have the name of the person who stole them. People don't always know the thief. Just tell them that you want a report stating the meds were stolen from your purse.

jasmine · 04-21-2009, 12:32 AM

the meds that she mentioned that her children are taking are narcotics, you can not get them without a prescription, and you can not ask for more because they are only legally allowed to give you only one prescription at a time, a month worth at a time... atleast that's the way it is here.
My DD is on Concerta, I chose that instead of ritalin... for health/side affect reasons. I know that with her medication that I can quit at any given time because it is non-addictive, I just basically have to deal with her acting out ect....
I would suggest maybe giving them half a pill a day to make it stretch, but they say that that is a big no no. Do the children go to a phychiatric doctor to be monitored for there medication? If so, that is who I would call and tell them what is going on, and ask them specifically what will happen/what harm it will do to them to not have there meds untill you are issued another prescription. Is this for ADD, ADHD?? If so, I am sure you know how the children act when they do not have there medication, and this just might be a time to where you will have to deal with it untill they get more~~ from experience dealing with that I give hugs to you!! You can do it.

jasmine · 04-21-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by speedygirl

We have people calling our office occasionally saying their meds are stolen. All they have to do is have to get a police report saying they were stolen. Once we have that, they can get enough to tide them over until the next refill. You don't have to have the name of the person who stole them. People don't always know the thief. Just tell them that you want a report stating the meds were stolen from your purse.

oh, I didn't know that!

speedygirl · 04-21-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jasmine

the meds that she mentioned that her children are taking are narcotics, you can not get them without a prescription, and you can not ask for more because they are only legally allowed to give you only one prescription at a time, a month worth at a time... atleast that's the way it is here.
My DD is on Concerta, I chose that instead of ritalin... for health/side affect reasons. I know that with her medication that I can quit at any given time because it is non-addictive, I just basically have to deal with her acting out ect....
I would suggest maybe giving them half a pill a day to make it stretch, but they say that that is a big no no. Do the children go to a phychiatric doctor to be monitored for there medication? If so, that is who I would call and tell them what is going on, and ask them specifically what will happen/what harm it will do to them to not have there meds untill you are issued another prescription. Is this for ADD, ADHD?? If so, I am sure you know how the children act when they do not have there medication, and this just might be a time to where you will have to deal with it untill they get more~~ from experience dealing with that I give hugs to you!! You can do it.

I know they are narcotics. I deal with this as I am an RN. I have had to file the DEA reports. They can be replaced once a police report is filed and entered into the patients file. The MD then has a copy to present the DEA if questioned. These are considered extenuating circumstances and the normal protocol is not carried out due to the nature of the problem. The DEA keeps the file and if this happens repeatedly with the same patient, they investigate.