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Posted by Beliala on March 6, 2001, at 23:22:54
I suffer from both chronic pain and depression. Elavil and Neurontin help the pain somewhat, but nothing has helped the depression except Ritalin and Dexedrine, which I couldn't tolerate due to strange side effects. I would like to try some opiates, ya know, a 2-for-1 type of deal. They're the only (legal) psychoactive drug category I haven't tried yet. Unfortunately, the only two opiates I've found that have any research backing up their use in depression (buprenorphine and tramadol) aren't available here. This country STINKS! I'm on a limited budget and can't afford to order from elsewhere. Are there any other opiates that are known to help depression, at least in some people? Also, has anyone actually GOTTEN a prescription for these other opiates specifically for depression? I asked my pdoc about opiates and he said to go to a pain clinic if I wanted them. I don't know if a pain clinic would give such potent drugs to me either though, since I'm not in utter agony or anything.
Beliala
Posted by KarenB on March 6, 2001, at 23:45:37
In reply to Any good opiates available in Canada?, posted by Beliala on March 6, 2001, at 23:22:54
Dear Beliala,
Tramadol, or as it's known here in the States, "Ultram," is not an opiate and not a controlled substance. I get it from my pain doctor and use it on an "as needed" basis for breakthroughs of both depression and mania. As long as I don't use more than 50mg and only when needed, I have no problem. Higher doses have caused rebound headaches and stronger breakthroughs of bipolar cycling. That I *DON'T* need.
I think you could probably get it ordered through a pharmacy in Europe or Asia. Just start surfing and e-mail to ask questions. Farmacia Cerati, I think, is one that some people have used with good results.
KarenB
Posted by pat123 on March 7, 2001, at 13:12:55
In reply to Any good opiates available in Canada?, posted by Beliala on March 6, 2001, at 23:22:54
I don't know if a pain clinic would give such potent drugs to me either though, since I'm not in utter agony or anything.
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> Beliala
You should go to the pain clinic, chronic pain
is a significant issue and a pain clinic will know how to treat it. Your treatment will be legal, too.Pat
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