Posted by dougb on April 6, 2001, at 16:14:15
In reply to opiates -- Shelli, posted by Elizabeth on April 5, 2001, at 20:55:50
> > approved my small amount to hydrocodeine (about 3.75mg per day).
Be carful that it does not come with a secondary analgesic that might have unwanted side effects.
One of the common combinations is Hydrocodone with acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)is not good stuff to be taking for extended durations or elevated quantities where it is considered as poisonous:
http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-001.shtml
> -- we should feel like we can speak to our doctors freely, right? -- but it still feels awkward.If your use is legitimate, why? Hydrocodone, according to RXlist.com is the fifth most prescribed rx in the country:
If you still feel squeemish about the subject, check out this page and it's excellent links for lots of good info and tips on dealing with your Dr.:
http://www.widomaker.com/~skipb/2ThePatient.html
It worked for me! My GP prescribed the Hydrocodone as requested.He brought up the subject of dependence, and i pointed out how I am already quite dependent on several AD's but am not really being helped by them
An $18.00 prescription is doing a lot more for me than hundreds for the Zoloft/Remeron/Atavan mix.
The treatment of choice for Depression since Hippocrates up until the 1950's has been one of the opiate class of drugs:
The Therapist/webmaster for the above site has some unorthodox points of view - maybe s\he is just ahead of her time.
> I really don't think using opiates is the best way to treat depression at all,
What is your unhappiness with your outside of the frequent dosing, you mentioned?
Doug B
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