Taking Hydrocodone For Depression (Page 26) (Top voted first)

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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You describe the agony that my son experienced in his opioid addiction. For those of you judging there is no difference regardless of how you spin it. This I believe, the brain can't make the distinction between physical pain or emotional pain. I believe that depression is the precursor to drug addiction in this country and opiates are not the cure!

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Is it ok to have a few drinks and take hydrocodone 5/325? I drank, but my back is killing me and my neck is stiff as hell!!

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I am very afraid for people taking opioids for depression. This is scary and it is a very slippery slope to drug addiction and illicit drug use.

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So I see some of you think the generic drug called hydrocodone helps with your depression. Not the drug of choice. It supresses pain by effecting the brain to cut off the pain so you feel better. Now I have heard of medical studies for anxiety the use of Tramadol. But trust me Doctors do not write scripts for Ultram when you are having panic attacks. Example is the common pain med percocet. Some Doctors do prescribe that med for chronic Diarrhea when other conventional meds do not work. The best medications for depression are none. That is my personal opinion. Many do more harm then good. A good way to battle depression is to keep yourself busy like taking a walk or reading a good book maybe playing a serious video game or spending time with your Grandchildren if you have some.

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hydrocodone is an opiate an can induse a high like symptom it is addicting and can cause liver damage because of the blend with tylonol, beware.

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Unfortunately you may feel that artificial high for a while, but after a constant period of time I promise you that what you think feels like heaven will end up feeling like hell. Also taking pain medication for a happy feeling is taking it for all the wrong reasons. Withdraws are horrible n painful. The opiates shut down your natural hormones that control pain naturally n when stopped abruptly after being taken regularly your natural pain ihibitors are completely shut off. It will take up to 6 months for them return. You will not be able to sleep right for months if at all.

One more word of caution. people that take these meds for your reason is exactally why legitimate patients are having problems getting the meds they truely need! If you don't have broken bones, or a serious enough medical condition to require this med, then you should not be taking it. Find a hobby or another mood lifter that is a healthy choice like exercise.

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I have suffered with depression for years. I know that no pill is the answer. Feeling good is somthing to be earned. Taking care of your mental, physical and spiritual self is a daily task. You have to work for it. Yes life will knock you down but using a pill to get back up is only putting a bandage on a gunshot wound. Working for peace and happiness is somthing that you will have work for.

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I have suffered with depression for years. I know that no pill is the answer. Feeling good is somthing to be earned. Taking care of your mental, physical and spiritual self is a daily task. You have to work for it. Yes life will knock you down but using a pill to get back up is only putting a bandage on a gunshot wound. Peace and happiness is somthing that you to work for.

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