Posted by merry_dove on October 12, 2005, at 19:59:01
In reply to Re: What exactly does Vicodin effect in brain?, posted by lunesta on October 12, 2005, at 18:42:23
> Vicodin (hydrocodone) is a syntheic dervative in the opioids class (codeine, morphine etc..)
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> Vicodin binds to the mu opiod receptors in your body and takes for for your natural endorphins, which also bind there.
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> Endorphins regulate the immune system, mood, euphorias, sleep, sex and many other things.
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> You might want to look into low dose naltrexone works great for fibro, i take it. it blocks that same receptor at night, and tricks your body into making more of its own natural endorphins.
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>Thanks for responding. I will look up more info on naltrexone. What other medications, if any, do you take?
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