Posted by mitchshrader on October 24, 2005, at 7:32:50
In reply to Re: WARNING ! (Questions on tapers for Experienced) » Festus, posted by Declan on October 22, 2005, at 13:31:31
i'm currently prescribed 3x15 oxycodone for chronic pain, and modofinil ?sp for fatigue.
the combo is effective but debilitating long term. I have to rotate off and on the modofinil
and when i'm off, the oxycodone seems to cause depression.
i've found that high grade marijuana (very) in small quantities has less side effects than either or both of the above.
chronic pain seems less after a few days use of marijuana and with less oxycodone, i need less modofinil..
overall, it can replace 1/3-1/2 the oxycodone, and that lets me half the modofinil and some days skip it.
it's very difficult to obtain (where I am) medical grade marijuana. considering my condition isn't curable nor likely to improve, i'm satisfied the marijuana use is 'safe and effective' (acts as expected) ..
i can't say your condition would benefit from same treatment, but, as you are currently using marijuana (and seem to be habituated to painkillers) increasing the strength of the marijuana "MIGHT" (your call, you know and I don't) be a way to lessen dependence on the methadone.
i found the usual 'street' quality was barely adequate, in ANY quantity, and certainly not as effective at relieving pain.
there's considerable range in quality and apparently in effect. your mileage may vary
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