Posted by Anton on June 18, 2003, at 2:31:54
In reply to Alcohol, Valium, and Codeine -- Long, posted by Simcha on June 18, 2003, at 0:37:06
> Hello all,
>
> Here is my current med mix for MDD:
>
> AM Dose:
> 40mg Celexa
> 200mg WellbutrinSR
>
> PM Dose:
> 600mg Neurontin
>
> Recently, actually last November, I was diagnosed with Asthma. Currently my condition has been down-graded to Moderate Persistant Asthma. I take Azmacort (3puffs in the am) and Albuterol ihaler as needed to control tha Asthma. I use medications daily to control allergies that might trigger the Asthma: Allegra (120mg/day "60mg X 2") and Flonase (2 sprays in each nostril). Both Azmacort and Flonase are corticosteroids.
>
> Anyway, when I had Bronchitis in February, my Doctor prescribed Promethazine with Codeine syrup to control the cough. I took it mainly at night because it made me feel drowsy. Also it made me feel really good, I mean REALLY good.
>
> With all the darn medicine I'm taking I feel like a druggie anyway.
>
> Well, recently I've taken to having marguerita occasionally in the evening. It relaxes me and I enjoy the flavor.
>
> I've been off of Klonopin for five months now but I kind of miss the stuff. It really helped calm me in ways that the Neurontin is not. I've been considering Valium at night to calm myself occasionally when I have a hard time sleeping. My perception is that Valium is shorter acting and occasionally taken, it is not a bad thing?
>
> Also, I'm wondering why the Codeine cough syrup made me feel so good when I took it at night. I kind of miss it. I'm not sure I'm really addicted. (I don't have anymore so I haven't had it since I had Bronchitis in February.) It's just that the stuff made me feel so good and calm while I was going to sleep. It felt like I was melting into a nice sweet dreamy sleep.
>
> Am I a druggie here because I enjoy the effects of an occasional benzo, the occasional drink, or an opioid drug? Could this be that there is some anxiety I have that is unresolved?
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> Also, I get concerned as it is with all the medication I take. It seems like it's a lot for my liver and kidneys to handle. Yet, I want to be a normal 33 year old man and I enjoy the occasional inebriation.
>
> Well, any comments or concerns would be welcome. I'd like a reality check.
>
> Thanks,
> SimchaDo you think you're a druggie?
People take a lot of different meds for a lot of different reasons, the body needs what the body needs, it's only when you know that you don't need it and are abusing a substance that could cause problems.I don't think you need someone to tell you what you are at all, how would they really know anyway? and what if they are wrong? it's you yourself that must decide.
From my view it sounds like you may just need help with your sleeping, which is pretty normal, maybe talk to your doc about Zopiclone or one of the other sleeping tabs, I've taken Zopiclone before and it helped put me in a deep sleep and wake up without feeling groggy or anything.
Hope this helps.
Anton.
Anton.
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