Posted by paxvox on May 15, 2002, at 20:18:12
In reply to Re: Methadone for Depression?, posted by Lisa Simpson on May 15, 2002, at 7:28:13
Lisa, I'm curious. Obviously you are not in the U.S, because we don't have the luxury of OTC opiates or opioids, even those one has to bite in half. I do like that little story though.
18x60mg of codeine in a single dose? That sounds rather high. Is your codeine mixed with acetaminophen like ours in the U.S.? If so....that would be a DANGEROUSLY high level of ACP, very toxic to the liver. 10 grams (or less) of ACP will cause liver failure if taken in a single dose.
How long have you been on the codeine? I understand the effect it has on your depression, but aren't you concerned about your addiction?
Now I'm not saying I wouldn't or couldn't fall into the same sort of "trap" were I to have that kind of access to codeine (or hydrocodone, oxcycodone etc...). I DO KNOW how it makes one feel. It's no coincidence. Think of beta-endorphines....our body's own little poppy plant.
Anyway.....I know how easily that trap can shut on someone, seen it happen too many times. What is your "long term" plan? You can't keep taking it forever, can you?
Sorry if I am being intrusive.
PAX
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