Posted by steveb on September 6, 2004, at 14:52:52
In reply to Re: some possibilities » Jasmine, posted by Michael Bell on September 5, 2004, at 23:41:51
Michael,
I'd stay away from buprenorphine. I've taken it on and off over the past 5 years, and while it works wonders for just about everything (GAD, SP, depression and physical pain), the side effects and withdrawal symptoms are just not worth it. Buprenorphine is a powerful opiate, several times stronger as a painkiller than heroin. And like heroin, the cons far outweight the pros.
I say I've been "on and off it" because of the following recurring cycle: I forget the negatives and just remember the wonderful feeling of calm & confidence. So when I've felt really low I start taking the drug for a month or so and just put up with the side-effects (constipation, cratchy skin, pin-prick pupils, erectile disfunction, etc) until I realize, once again, that I just can't live the life of an opiate addict. So I quit, and however slowly I taper, i have to deal with the 5-10 day withdrawal. And believe me, that's just as bad as getting off heroin (I speak with experience). Then 6 months later, I'm feeling really low, and bingo I'm on the merry-go-round again.
Well, my unused Subutex tablets have been sitting in my bathroom cabinet for over a year now. I'm happy to know they're there (as a very last resort), but I'm not going anywhere near them ... for a long time I hope...
So brother, my advice to you is stay away from buprenorphine. Like all potent opioids/opiates, it's an ugly ride.
All the best.
> Jasmine, I feel your pain. I've tried just about everything under the sun for SP, so I'll try to give you some advice on the most effective meds and combos.
>
>
> 1) Stuff that has worked for me, to varying degrees:
> Klonopin
> Nardil
> Picamilon
> Tramadol
> Amisulpride
> Adrafinil
> Klonopin + Prozac + Adderall
>
> 2) Meds I'll be trying in the near future:
> Buprenorphine
> Proglumide
> Tianeptine
>
> Overall, the most effective combo has probably been: Klonopin + Picamilon + Adrafinil
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