Posted by jscottb on December 9, 2001, at 16:37:53
In reply to Re: hydrocodone addiction ADHD, posted by Noa on December 9, 2001, at 12:22:45
Noa: To answer your question, no and yes. When my ADHD therapy first began, I was not taking Lortab. But after a few months of being on Ritalin, I began mixing them and yes, hydrocodone did offset the effects of methylphenidate. In fact when the two drugs are taken together, essentially you are taking a "diet" speedball. Since I am doing well so far into my recovery, I believe I will postpone any consideration of being back on any mood altering substances. So I guess Ritlan is probably not a good idea for me now.
> I don't know the answer, but wanted to share one thought---is it possible you needed more ritalin because you were trying to offset the sedative effects of the hydrocodone?
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> I can imagine myself habituating to stimulants and becoming addicted, but I cannot imagine myself becoming addicted to painkillers or benzos. They are just too sedating for me. I understand why people get addicted to them, though, it is just that my body doesn't tolerate sedating substances very well (not a big drinker, either). Do some people have vulnerabilities to both types of meds (sedating and stimulating)?
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> I do think you should find a good pdoc who has experience with patients with SA disorders and ADHD.
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