Posted by George o. on September 11, 1998, at 20:01:57
In reply to Codeine for depression? New thoughts, posted by Barbara on September 6, 1998, at 15:00:58
> > Am I crazy, or did I read some obscure posting that mentioned that codeine might relieve depression in some individuals? I truly thought I read that somewhere.
> > Thanks for any comments.
> I'm currently taking Wellbutron for depression, have been on various SSRI's, etc. Codeine hurts my stomach, but I've found that taking hydrocodone can bring me out of a depressive funk almost immediately. Which begs the question: is there any research being done on the opiate receptors role in depression? I know that Effexor (venlafaxine) is the only(?) phenylethylamide out there which ties into the opiate pathways, but are there other similar avenues being pursued? Seem a likely candiate since 'absence of pleasure' is so prevalent in depression.I'm Treatment resistant, and recall that during one period the codine which I took for a back problem seemed to bring about a great improvement. My blurred vision and drousiness (from tricyclics) cleared-up as well.
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