Posted by Noa on December 9, 2001, at 12:22:45
In reply to Re: hydrocodone addiction ADHD » jscottb, posted by paxvox on December 7, 2001, at 12:57:01
I don't know the answer, but wanted to share one thought---is it possible you needed more ritalin because you were trying to offset the sedative effects of the hydrocodone?
I can imagine myself habituating to stimulants and becoming addicted, but I cannot imagine myself becoming addicted to painkillers or benzos. They are just too sedating for me. I understand why people get addicted to them, though, it is just that my body doesn't tolerate sedating substances very well (not a big drinker, either). Do some people have vulnerabilities to both types of meds (sedating and stimulating)?
I do think you should find a good pdoc who has experience with patients with SA disorders and ADHD.
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