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Alternative to Vicodin?

Posted by Legosarefun on March 12, 2010, at 15:42:13

My friend takes 7.5 mg of Vicodin every day. Is there any alternative (amino acids, vitamins, minerals etc.) she could take instead? She was on Zoloft for a while but it didn't do much for her. She says the Vicodin gives her more energy and motivation and helps with her mood. Any suggestions oh wise Dr-Bobbers?
Thank you so much!
Liz

Re: Alternative to Vicodin?

Posted by Legosarefun on March 12, 2010, at 20:29:27

In reply to Alternative to Vicodin?, posted by Legosarefun on March 12, 2010, at 15:42:13

BTW, I used to post as LizinManhattan. I just couldn't seem to get access with that name anymore so I started this new account because I would love to help my friend.

Re: thanks (nm) » Legosarefun

Posted by Dr. Bob on March 13, 2010, at 2:32:41

In reply to Re: Alternative to Vicodin?, posted by Legosarefun on March 12, 2010, at 20:29:27

Re: Alternative to Vicodin?

Posted by sigismund on March 13, 2010, at 3:43:09

In reply to Alternative to Vicodin?, posted by Legosarefun on March 12, 2010, at 15:42:13

>Is there any alternative (amino acids, vitamins, minerals etc.) she could take instead?

Not really, I don't think.
DLPA?
Withania?
Exercise, like climbing a mountain before breakfast.

You wouldn't take up an SSRI to give up Vicodin at 7.5/d.
Better just to halve your dose.

Re: Alternative to Vicodin?

Posted by sigismund on March 13, 2010, at 3:45:17

In reply to Re: Alternative to Vicodin?, posted by sigismund on March 13, 2010, at 3:43:09

Rhodiola?
It's said to increase levels of beta endorphin, the exercise sort, but it wrecked my sleep even though I otherwise liked it.
Ditto cordyceps

Chinese herbalism?

Re: Alternative to Vicodin? » sigismund

Posted by Legosarefun on March 13, 2010, at 20:51:45

In reply to Re: Alternative to Vicodin?, posted by sigismund on March 13, 2010, at 3:45:17

Hi Sigismund,
Thank you so much for those suggestions. I will definitely look into everything you mentioned.
Thanks!
Liz

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