Posted by Stan on February 26, 2003, at 5:17:57
In reply to Re: side effects of buprenorphine and ultram, posted by hok on February 25, 2003, at 11:55:34
> to androog, bee happy and the others in the 'opiate gang,'
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> You guys all seem to be pretty content with the effectiveness of these drugs. But can you enlighten us on some (if any) of the side effects that you experience? The research points to some issues with nausea, dysphoria, etc.
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> Can you please describe any physical as well cognitive issues that accompany ultram and/or buph? For example, how much cognitive impairment (e.g. memory recall, brain fog) is there? Any resulting decrease in drive or motivation? Some have said that it has kept them up while others say they are somewhat somnolescent on them. Can you please enlighten us?
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> thanks, HK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
ultram side effects can potentially be problematic for people who have had adverse experiences with SSRIs and SNRIs(such as Effexor), or for that matter any psychiatric drug which inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and/or norepinephrine. that's because ultram has the same mechanism of action (combined of course with its effects on the opiate receptors). if you are one of those folks who finds drugs like effexor to be uncomfortably "activating," provoking anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, etc., then i'd tread very carefully with ultram. i fit into the category just mentioned -- i took 1/2 of a (150 mg?) tablet just once for knee pain and was squirmy and unable to sit still for hours, with negative thoughts racing away. i couldn't wait for it to wear off, and i wouldn't touch it again for the world. if you're susceptible to feeling 'wired' from drugs that enhance NE, tread with caution.
on the other hand, people who have a history of responding to meds which block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine may notice an anti-depressant effect and feel more pleasantly energized.
Stan
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