Posted by jerrympls on November 10, 2005, at 23:59:59
In reply to Re: Opiates for depression? » jerrympls, posted by paulbwell on November 10, 2005, at 23:43:19
> > I'm on an opiate for my depression - hydrocodone. I take 5mg 4x daily. Sure it's not as smooth as one would like - but it sure helps my depression. Been on it for a year now and no tolerance.
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> Great to hear Jer, hope it continues.
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> You provide a sound, reasoned, rational, voice in the use of Opi's in the use of mood disorders, and i wish you continued benefit. If only ALL Docs were not so closed minded.
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> Apparently Stims, of which you take Dex 15mg Spans? can potentiate Opi's? i wonder if you have found this?
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> Good luck dude, and good health!-you are an inspiration!
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> Cheers:)
>I keep telling my doc she should write a paper on my experience since it's been so positive. The more that doctor's publish about opiates helping depression can only help open many closed minded docs.
Actually, I have switched my stim to Adderall - which I find to help much better in the general mood dept. than Dexedrine. I take 20mg XR 3x daily and it (Adderall) works GREAT with the opiate. I only wish there were a longer acting form of hydrocodone.
Thanks for the well wishes! I appreciate it!
Jerry
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