# How do I convince my doctor to renew the Vicodin?

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**Created:** [July 30, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-convince-my-doctor-to-renew-the-vicodin/629852 "2012-07-30T14:35:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 30, 2012, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-convince-my-doctor-to-renew-the-vicodin/629852/3 "2012-07-30T14:47:36Z")

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Because it’s an addictive narcotic.

If you have the insurance, why don’t you just get the knee replacement surgery? Sure you’ve most likely got the deductible and or the copay, but you should be able to work out a payment plan with the doctor and hospital to make it work.

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