Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Xanax ? - quick help, please!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 233962"><p>I also want to point out that there is a big difference between addiction and dependence. I'm dependent on a lot of medications and if I miss a dose, I have withdrawal. And these aren't medications that you would consider 'addicting' - lexapro (AD), lamictal (seizure medication), prilosec, to name a few. </p><p></p><p>When I was taking vicodin for pain during my last flare, I became dependent. I wasn't addicted. I wasn't seeking it out or getting a high. In fact, it was 3 days after I stopped the vicodin before I realized that my symptoms were withdrawal. I thought I was having a side effect to another medication. Do you see the difference? If I had been addicted, I would have been 'jonesing' right away instead of going 3 days without craving it or needing it before I realized I was going through with withdrawal.</p><p></p><p>As long as she takes them as prescribed, she shouldn't worry. She should use the lowest dose needed for effectiveness.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 233962"] I also want to point out that there is a big difference between addiction and dependence. I'm dependent on a lot of medications and if I miss a dose, I have withdrawal. And these aren't medications that you would consider 'addicting' - lexapro (AD), lamictal (seizure medication), prilosec, to name a few. When I was taking vicodin for pain during my last flare, I became dependent. I wasn't addicted. I wasn't seeking it out or getting a high. In fact, it was 3 days after I stopped the vicodin before I realized that my symptoms were withdrawal. I thought I was having a side effect to another medication. Do you see the difference? If I had been addicted, I would have been 'jonesing' right away instead of going 3 days without craving it or needing it before I realized I was going through with withdrawal. As long as she takes them as prescribed, she shouldn't worry. She should use the lowest dose needed for effectiveness. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Xanax ? - quick help, please!
Top