Posted by Bryce S. on June 16, 2000, at 15:40:29
In reply to hydrocodone or tramadol for depression, posted by shellie on June 4, 2000, at 23:41:59
Shellie, since all opiates like hydrocodone and Ultram (the 2000 PDR is now classifiying it as an opiate like drug), they produce a feeling of euphoria, which I suppose could releive depression. The problem is that whenever you stop taking a drug like this it causes a swing in the opposite direction which is called a rebound effect and the more times you do it , the worse it gets. Thats probably why your shrink is freaking. Myself, I am a recovering addict and have experienced this type of depression and although it is pretty severe, it does pass. I wouldn't want to mess w/ opiates if I was clinically depressed though. Also way back when I could take small amounts of a drug I felt I had no kind of addictive tendencies. No one does !
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