Taking Hydrocodone For Depression (Page 13)
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I am wondering if anybody else out there has taken Hydrocodone and noticed that symptoms of depression are alleviated? I find that many of today's anti-anxiety and antidepressant drugs come with unpleasant side effects, whereas while taking Hydrocodone they aren't there. The caveat to all of this is that yes, I know that Hydrocodone and opiates in general can be addictive. So long term use would result in withdrawal symptoms. I'm just wondering who else might agree with me on this?

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Hi Cynthia, so sorry to hear that you lost your doctor. Don't give up, they are good, compassionate ones out there. Hang in there. Take care

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Hi, I also have taken/tried SO many antidepressants. Currently take Zoloft and Welbutrin. Some days I am still so depressed, that I don't get out of bed. Nust in the previous month have noticed that taking the hydrocodone prescribed for pain relieves my depression. SO glad to hear this from others.

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I have to lay down on heating pad now that my medications have been taken away by Gov. Scott in FL. Gained 50 lbs. Can't have any social life i'm in so much god forsaken pain just typing this. What happened to torture being illegal in America? Oh that's right, I'm not a terrorist, just disabled from previous denial of medical care from lying thieving medicaid program. Now my hope has been taken away. So yes less pain, less depression, and lower blood pressure.

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Lucy, i wait till my next appt. every month, for one week I am out of meds. At first it was so horrible with restless legs, lethary, crying, freezing while sweating and of course no sleep..i started rotating when to be out of meds. Since I knew it would be,one week, I chose the week so as not to fail ua's or pill counts, then i split the week. Take three days without any meds, take my meds for a few days, then skip three days and by time it was time for doctors visit, my urine level was good, as well as my pill count. I ruined it last month when I realized that fentanyl and other extended release opiates caused my hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. I weaned off the patch by keeping one 50mcg/h on for a week, then going a week without before replacing it. Of course my breakthrough use increased and I was at the mercy of intense withdrawal and couldn't pick when to abstain. I used them and ran out and well....out of pills was okay since it was time for refill but clean urine of course means im selling my pills, to doctors anyway.. I explained and showed them the two extra boxes I had of the patch and she just rolled her eyes and two days later I got my discharge letter. So basically protocol is more important than patient safety.

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I totally agree. Suffering from depression for a long time a nd a little hydrocone always helps when I can get it.

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Just asking Spyz, what do you do when you run out? Will the Dr give you another script or must you wait until the correct date to ask for a refill?. However, I do understand why you take them like that.

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To all that feel Hydrocodone helps with depression, I hope none of you live in the state of NY. New laws regarding prescribing controlled substances may prohibit your ability to continue with present medications. All prescriptions are sent directly to pharmacy by computers. The directions for dosing are determined by "drop downs" in the program. This will eventually be adopted by all states in a federal attempt to reduce the prescribing of controlled substances which in theory could be shared or sold with others. It's scary of those posting here that depend on medications to get through the day.

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Yes, I have taken my pain med also for depression at the rate of 6 a day for 6 years and have never felt it necessary to raise the dose. Unfortunately I am only prescribed 4 a day so my docs only last for 7mos to a year before I am dismissed and need a new doc. I would think that just never needing to raise the dose would be a good enough reason to let me do that amount since addicts take more and more to their detriment.

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Good afternoon, Lucy. I completely agree with you. I'm glad your getting the relief you need. That should be all that matters. Glad you have an understanding doc that puts his patients relief first. So many are not able to get the legitimate help they need. Take care and have a nice day

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S. Lee, for me, hydro takes care of ALL of my pain!! For me, my quality of life is much better...I can cook, clean whatever needs to be done in my home, I can do. Yes, i m sure I'll have withdrawals when I have to stop taking them but that will work itself out too. I've been with pain mgmt clinic and I've tried meds and I stopped them because they kept me like a zombie! I don't want to sleep my life away. They gave me Balcofen.. Horrible! I was dizzy, and I slept for hours! I never took it again. Norco doesn't do that for me.

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Good am Jobe! I hope you are well. I read ur response regarding Norco and oxy..I didn't look at it that way. My Dr told me as long as I see him every 3mos, I can keep getting my meds. Bless him! He stated I've done everything and when one has had surgery, there's nothing else. So I'm good with that. My problem is I have neuropathy and when it flares up, I take Norco and it subsides. I truly don't want any more meds... I'm taking more than enough. It appears that some drs are scared to prescribe the Norco...but if it works, why take the patient off of it? That's making the whole situation worse.

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Hey Lucy, see my response from 4/12 for a response to your question.

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It is all relative to the dosage. Norco requires less of a dosage on a mg to mg basis. In other words, if you take 10mg of norco, to get the same pain relief would require a higher mg dose of morphine. This does not mean one is stronger than the other. Some do better with morphine, (I do), so my doc adjusts the dosage accordingly. You may have to try several narcotic medications to see what works best for you. This is assuming that you need a narcotic pain reliever. Hope this is of help. Best wishes!

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Some people handle opiates and narcotics way better than others. I don't get sick or nauseous. So it depends on the person. The Puritanical nature of the AMA and the general culture will never let the drugs God gave us to relieve pain and depression, like opium, coke and marijuana ...be affordable and accessible. Christian Nazi Care.

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Can someone tell me if morphine is stronger than Norco?

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Good am! I've been in pain for a day or two but I'm better. Yes, Hydrcodone is much better for me than oxy. I've tried oxy once...I was still in pain. Like taking a baby aspirin.

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But that's the case if you come off any antidepressants without an aducate taper.

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I find hydro works better than oxy, am I the one who feels this way?

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I know this thread is old....but I can't believe what I'm hearing here. You guys keep taking hydrocodone for depression....and then you stop? You are REALLY going to know what depression is! Along with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, eyes/nose running, sneezing, yawning, weakness, insomnia, muscle pain/cramping, restlessness/anxiety, hot and cold chills, skin crawling, and MAJOR depression to the point of being suicidal This is not very smart.

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Can't be any worse than the cocktail of drugs you have to take for anxiety and depression and all the side effects that go with it.

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