Posted by BarbaraCat on May 27, 2002, at 21:34:55
In reply to Re: Lithium appointment - combined doses? » BarbaraCat, posted by Chloe on May 27, 2002, at 18:58:21
> I have never tried opiates. I have to say I probably have some experience with every other class of drug for mood disorders, but not that one. I did, however, like the "euphoria" I got when I was taking percocet after my appendecitis. But I sure did not feel like going out dancing! :( How did you get to take opiates? Are they for your depression or for pain or recreation? Do you take hydrocodone on a regular basis? Sorry for all the Q's, I just know so little about them.
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I have fibromyalgia which can cause alot of muscle pain when it flares up, so I get generic Vicodin prescribed. Also, for the occassional dental procedures. It's a good all around nerve pain reliever and probably the most commonly prescribed opiate. It also helps relieve a bad bout of depression. I thought I was the only one who experienced this until I got onto this board and discovered others who regularly take opiods as a first line treatment for depression. It has something to do with dopamine, endorphins, and other chemicals involved in producing a pleasurable cnhanced mood. Percocet is in this class, but I don't get the same energized buzz as from hydrocodone.No, I don't take it regularly. Some drawbacks are constipation, stomach pain, and becoming tolerant. Also, sometimes I feel worse the next day as if something crucial got depleted. All our brains are so different, it must keep our pdocs hopping. What is your dx, Cloe? I do appreciate our gabs. - Barbara
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