Posted by Krissy P on March 25, 2003, at 21:54:38
In reply to benzos and painkillers -- advice needed, posted by ayuda on March 25, 2003, at 16:03:34
Hi ayuda,
Just today I took a Tylenol 3, with my benzo Klonopin (same as Ativan-a benzo)-and slept-I'm alive to tell about it lol
I have also taken Vicodin in the past with my psych meds for my surgery I had and the only thing I noticed is that my ears were ringing-I couldn't wait to get of the Vicodin!
It's different strokes for different folks, but if amything, taking a narc with a benzo will most likely make a person sleepy-It did me-my personal experience..............
all the best, Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Has anyone had any experience with taking Ativan (or its generic, lorazepam) or a similar benzo, and narcotic painkillers?
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> I have been taking lorazepam for sleeping. My pain specialist put me on hydrocodone/apap (prescribed as Norco, but also known as Lorcet or Vicodin), which makes me dizzy and sometimes sleepy. Even though I checked on the internet for drug interactions between the two (and the pain doctor knows what other meds I'm on), and there are none listed, I am wary of taking the lorazepam now that I am on the hydrocodone (I have to take it 3 times a day for ongoing pain, so I don't have the option of not taking the hydrocodone). However, I'm still having problems sleeping at night.
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> Does anyone have any personal experience with "mixing" a benzo and a narcotic painkiller and lived to tell about it? I would rather hear from people's personal experience (even if it would end up being different from mine), because sometimes the doctor and the pharmacist tell you something is okay but in reality it may not be tolerable. Thanks in advance!
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