Posted by bee happy on February 25, 2003, at 22:26:55
In reply to Re: side effects of buprenorphine and ultram, posted by hok on February 25, 2003, at 11:55:34
Hi Hoc. I have no compalaints with the buprnorphine, but I think I might be alone in this. Many have had tolerance issues and for some it just plain stopped working. I have been at the same dose for nearly six months.6-8 mg per day depending on absorbtion which seems to vary depending on how watery my mouth is) I still marvel at the effectiveness in fact. I have much more drive. I have neither nausea nor dysphoria.My immediate recall memory seems to be suffering of late but I'm menopausal....so I write it off to that.Most of my peers seem to have the same problem.And if it's the drug causing it ..I'd trade those brain cells for my will to live any day. It am feeling more outgoing and comfortable in social situations. I can concentrate again. I can read again. I can make decisions and not kill my self wondering if I did the right thing. I'm still anxious at times and am still sad at times...that is normal.I see beauty in everyday events and when especially struck by something, marvel at the difference in my life now and the hellish place I inhabited eight months ago. I know there must be a downside somewhere...but the only thing I can see is the fear of addiction. Why is more noble to go through life depressed than to risk addiction? Truly it is time for a backlash on this issue. If I need Betty Fords help someday....well, at least I'm here to need it. Bee
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