Posted by 4wd on October 12, 2005, at 22:55:31
In reply to Re: What exactly does Vicodin effect in brain?, posted by lunesta on October 12, 2005, at 18:42:23
> Vicodin (hydrocodone) is a syntheic dervative in the opioids class (codeine, morphine etc..)
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> Vicodin binds to the mu opiod receptors in your body and takes for for your natural endorphins, which also bind there.
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> Endorphins regulate the immune system, mood, euphorias, sleep, sex and many other things.
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> You might want to look into low dose naltrexone works great for fibro, i take it. it blocks that same receptor at night, and tricks your body into making more of its own natural endorphins.
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Really? It makes your body produce more endorphins? That sounds great. I guess that's why some pdocs prescribe it as an adjunct to ADs?I took it briefly at 50mg and 100mg I think , but it made me nauseated, just like opiods do.
Marsha
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