Posted by Festus on May 5, 2004, at 22:54:31
In reply to Re: Buprenorphine - Thanks! And..., posted by Chuckie on May 5, 2004, at 19:17:10
I,too,have just gotten absorbed in the "Will Chuckie make it?"saga,and I think that ,combined with a bit of luck and plain honesty,the Dr. you found was willing to help you without all the usual BS one would get in this situation.A"Good Doctor",as this one,knows you,ve already got BS up to your ears,as it is,so I,m real glad for you.Please wait till you are steady and sure from the opiate stoppage before trying to dis-continue the Klonopin.Gettin off that stuff is dangerous,sometimes.I,ve heard of some using Xanax to stop the Klonopin,then weaning from it.I wondered if you had any Chronic Pain issues?I take Methadone because of Chronic Pain that keeps me from being able to work without meds,and also because it,s cheap(no insurance).I don,t like taking it,but I don,t have much choice.At one time,I was on 640-720mg. of Oxycontin a day,I was very relieved to go to the Methadone.The Oxy was $1,750.00 a mo.without insurance.The Methadone is 50 bucks a mo. and does a better job controlling my pain.I take Dexedrine for ADD,also,so between the 2 meds,I,m able to keep a clear enough mind and able body to run a business,but I wish I did,nt have to depend on the Meds.I,m grateful that I have a"Good Dr.",too,that will give his patients what they need,not what he feels"safe"giving them.Good-Luck,Chuckie!Festus
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