Posted by mattdds on December 23, 2003, at 1:02:48
In reply to Doc gave me a script of Vicodin for depression...., posted by jerrympls on December 22, 2003, at 21:36:01
Jerry,
First of all, this is great!
But...couldn't they give you something without acetaminophen? Vicodin is hydrocodone with acetaminophen (APAP). Might be a bit hard on the liver if you're thinking long-term. You'll have to weigh this, and monitor your APAP intake.
Problem is, I don't think they make a tablet with only hydrocodone. They only make oxycodone preparations, as I recall.
Did your depression ever respond to Percocet or any of the other oxycodone containing combinations?
I don't mean to meddle with a good thing, but I would be concerned about taking acetaminophen daily if you can avoid it. It's like taking Tylenol PM for sleep problems only - why not just take the diphenhydramine (unless you have a headache too)?
Anyway, hope it works for you!
Best,
Matt
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