Posted by Viridis on August 30, 2003, at 22:01:00
In reply to 3 VICADIN cures my SP!!! So what meds do i need???, posted by Psycho D on August 30, 2003, at 20:26:10
Benzos like Klonopin and Xanax can alleviate anxiety very well, although the effects are more subtle for most people than the hydrocodone (synthetic opiate) in Vicodin. I'd recommend them highly, as long as you are using them for anxiety relief and not recreationally. Klonopin (clonazepam) is probably the best for long-term relief, and doctors are much more comfortable prescribing this than Xanax (which is often thought of as "addictive").
I've used hydrocodone for tooth problems etc. and it is relaxing (and mood-lifting). However, I wouldn't want to make a habit of taking it, and unless you suffer from chronic pain, you're unlikely to get many more than a few pills anyway. Clonazepam can be wonderful for anxiety, and if I were you I'd ask my doctor about it. Some will prescribe it, some won't, but it is very safe to take for long periods of time (although if you discontinue it, you should go off it gradually).
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