Posted by JahL on May 1, 2001, at 19:39:39
In reply to PROPOXPHENE (synthetic narcotic) FOR DEPRESSION!!!, posted by KS on May 1, 2001, at 12:43:09
> > In addition to havind depression I also suffer frequent classical migraines (which the antidepressant medications alleviate somewhat). However, I discovered some years ago that the painkiller I was prescribed contained a mild synthetic narcotic called PROPOXYPHENE. I find that the propoxphene alleviates my depression/anxiety better than anything else I have ever taken (including pethidene, buprenorphine, morphine and codeine). I have NOT become tolerant to the analgesic or beneficial mood effects NOR have I developed any side-effects (e.g., constipation). I go for long periods - without withdrawal symptoms whatsoever - when my depression eases off. I'm NOT about to advocate the general use of opiods to treat mood disorders but I would like to know if anyone else has found propoxphene useful for depression WITHOUT getting euphoric or hooked on it?
Theres a few people on this board who effectively use low-dose opiates.
> >Is there perhaps a group of so-called atypical or treatment-resistant depressives like me who actually need tinkering with their opiod/endorphin system?
There is a school of thought that part of the reason people become so easily hooked on heroin is that some/many are self-medicating un-dx'd depression. Having seen a couple of friends "before & after", so to speak, I think there is *some* weight to this argument.
The fact that you haven't developed any tolerance suggests yr theories may be true for yourself.
KS, can I ask you what dose of Propoxyphene makes you feel normal?
Rogdog, I say f*ck the laws. Getting yr life back is what counts. I am of the 'do what you must' persuasion (qualifier: provided you've exhausted 'conventional' options).
J.
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