Taking Hydrocodone For Depression (Page 16)

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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Cindhy, my heart goes out to you. I've read about people getting relief from morphine implants. They are implanted right near the nerves center that is causing the pain. Much less morphine is needed because it is absorbed directly by the nerves.

It is outrageous that you are forced to suffer due to inept politicians. Can you contact a legal aid attorney? Or, perhaps a non-profit advocacy group for pain management? I've even received help by writing to President Obama. His staff often try to help by making contact with Federal and state agencies.

While I love Florida and its natural beauty, they have a horrible record of restricting pain medication for patients who have a legitimate medical need. Several years ago, a man from N.J., who suffered from M.S., was actually prosecuted when he moved to Florida. He tried to fill a prescription from his pain management specialist, who practiced in New Jersey. Because he had built up a very high tolerance, he had to take large doses of opioids. When he tried to fill prescriptions from his pain management specialist, he was actually charged with attempting to distribute. The prosecutor could not understand why anyone would need such large doses. This patient was a 45 year old family man, with 2 daughters, in the terminal stages of M.S. Even a letter from a nationally renowned pain specialist, explaining the principles of tolerance, would not move this prosecutor. The patient refused a plea bargain because he had done nothing wrong. He received a 5 year prison sentence. Ironically, he found pain relief when the prison doctor implanted a morphine drip.

This story appeared in all the major newspapers and probably can be found with an internet search.

Unfortunately, this is not only Florida's problem. Every day, our country's citizen's are victimized because both political parties think it's more important to fight with each other than do their jobs: Serve their constituents.

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Thank u but i have seen enough people n heard their stories. I would never have any thing implanted in my body, we dont have hospitals anymore. They're disease ridden concentration camps. Plus i was told by John Hopkins 4 yrs ago Fl gave me so many MRI n Cat scans same ones, wrong ones over n over again. I now have chronic radiation poisoning. John Hopkins said i could never have any kind of surgery again. My immune system is to compromised. I only had 2 days to stay in Baltimore before i had to come back to FL. my niece had to drive me. I was dying. I could not even get anti nausea med in FL. Im alone now n was forced back on medicaid because of Gov. Prick Scott n his murdering cut backs. I am just signing as many petitions as i can n fighting for Bernie Sanders. I had an older lady help me across the parking lot. She said she never stayed in FL for more than a week when she was from Switzerland. She said she could go to any specialist for $6.00 n all medication was $1.00. She said she would not risk getting sick in america having them take all her money, house n whatever they could get just because she needed medical care.

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Very well said. It's crazy how good people who have legitimate pain are treated like drug addicts or dealers when trying to fill a prescription. Meanwhile there is a liquor store on every corner and alcohol abuse kills more people than hydrocodone!

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I agree. I am on hydrocodone for pain issues but I find that it really allev iates my anxiety and depression. I don't like antidepressants. Too many side effects and weight gain. Anti- anxiety meds in the benzodiazepine family just make me stupid and really knock me on my add. Vicodin to me is a miracle drug. I only need to take it as prescribed and I feel great! Not only takes care of pain but depression, anxiety And social anxiety.

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Oh CINDHY...when will you ever learn? Pain pumps can, maybe, be a GREAT help...but soooo many of us will never know! and can you guess why? Silly girl...it's because they WANT you to suffer and pay WAYYY to much money for s*** that either doesn't work or cost too F'ING much! It's a great Lil game that they play with our lives isn't it? Hey, we can give you something that WILL help, if you can afford it, then after we get you nice and hooked, and here's the REALLY fun part, WE TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ANYMORE! Ha ha ha! I am STILL constantly amazed at how brilliant yet F*****G STUPID OUR RACE TRULY IS! WE SUCK!

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im depressed im left in so much pain since all my meds were taking away. I cant even wash more than one dish at a time n have to go back to heating pad. Just talked on the phone for 4 min. pain so bad i have to lay down. So yes it would help greatly with depression

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Who prescribes it? For depression? I do feel that way when I take it- but no one else seems to think it is healthy to take it...... I feel so alone.

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P450 Oxy and hydrocodone's main alkaloid/enzyme whatever is Thebaine....Thebaine is the only NONNARCOTIC property of the papaver somniferum and is in fact a stimulant.....not only that, oxycodone raises T levels increasing Thyroid function thus enhancing mood and energy......extended release/abuse proof opiates suck the adrenals dry causing Hypothyroidism and straight Oxy or Hydro will help restore it (once you remove the foul extended release/Abuse proof opies)

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I noticed my depression left immediately after tahin 1 500/5 Loratab! It was such a productive day! I have tried antidepressants and they increase my anxiety and make me nauseous even after trying them for 6 weeks! I wish there was some way to take this medicine and feel normal again! Life is so short! I haven't tried it again! It does have a constipation side affect with i counteracted with Miralax!

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I recently read about a new anti-depressant medication in phase 2 clinical trials that targets the mu receptor affected by opioids. I wish I kept the link. But if this drug works, it may be a breakthrough in depression treatment.

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Speacilist that could not even graduated Univerisity of Phonnex. Should know pain casues high blood pressure then heart damage then death. Thieving ins. co having fun getting away with turture n murder yet . Seems to be.

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There is an alternative to treatment resistant depression using anti depressants. That is Adderall. It works immediately in relieving depression and will make you not even think you need pain pills when you are not really hurting.

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gagelle if it works on the opiate receptors it only makes sense to prescribe opiates as an anti depressant......like they were 70-6,000 years ago!!! Oxy and hydro aren't even narcotics! They are stimulants and natural antidepressants...the govt has lied to us about them the same as cannabis

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My whole family thinks it's criminal that ins. n Gov. took buy out, even say people in end of life pain r drug addicts. n have taken what little life we had taken away to live in inhumane what used to be criminal pain. Yes it would help my whole families depression if they could see me be able to take care of myself again without the debilitating pain i'm forced to die in now.

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I dunno about all that Spyz,.. are they considered OPIATES? I mean, if you say that they AREN'T narcotics, then what exactly ARE they?? Just curious...

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I have been telling my explaining to my Drs this as well oxys best antidepressant

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I have been telling my Drs this as well oxys best antidepressant

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HOUSE they are synthetic copied from the alkaloid THEBAINE--it's the only NONNARCOTIC alkaloid of the Papaver Somniferum poppy...it's a STIMULANT!!! LOL we've been telling our docs that for years! Not only that, it increases T levels in your thyroid resulting in enhanced mood and energy. imho it is a necessary nutrient able to treat and cure many ailments much like Cannabis! I really think that's why it's scheduled so strictly. The healthier a population is, the less they're dependant on govt. Think of the countries that produce poppies and cannabis...Due to being illegal they can't use those substances as their national commodity, keeping them in poverty... By relying on the U.S. for financial aid the U.S. can 'negotiate' or impose various regulations on them as part of the deal. And you know our govt., they love to control not only individuals but countries as well.

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Have you ever had treatment resistant major depressive disorder? If you did, you would know that people who suffer from this disorder barely have any good days. You don't have to tell us life is short. That is one of the reasons we would try anything so we can enjoy what ever amount of time we have left. Check your facts before posting such a flippant comment.

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John Hopkins said i need Flexeral n Hydrocodone for end of life pain. Since obama don't care act n Gove. prick scott in FL says everyone on disability is just on it for a free ride. Any way it only took 1/2 of hydro. after having two teeth extracted the dentist gave me prescription for 5 mg for 1 week. I'm breaking it in half. My daughter was so exited that ive been able to get more done even with the pain of surgery, now that i got a temporary prescription for tooth surgery. Yes i feel like im gonna live again.

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