Posted by rxnurse on November 16, 2003, at 20:03:58
In reply to Might Opiates in Moderation Fight Depresion?, posted by YoYoMe on November 15, 2003, at 22:55:51
I understand what you are trying to say here. I can say with experience, opiates generally do provide short term alleviation of depressive symptoms. However, they are only short term and the risks involved including dependency and addiction greatly outweigh the benefits of using them! Opiate addiction can happpen very rapidly with usage, no matter if your doctor is following your dosage carefully or not. In a short period of time the euphoric effects of the opioid will diminish, facilitating the need for a higher dosage. There starts the viscious circle that so many people get caught up in, many times unintentionally! With some people opiates create dysphoria, mimicking depressive symptoms. I don't see doctors ever prescribing opiates for depression. They are just too dangerous and addictive. However, who knows?????
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