Posted by pseudoname on May 26, 2006, at 9:15:45
In reply to Re: Ritalin_Opiods Etc » pseudoname, posted by Paulbwell on May 26, 2006, at 8:46:13
> Opis do indeed relieve depression, but at what cost?
About $60 a month for me. (Giggle. Sorry.)
Buprenorphine is a very mild opioid, and it's a partial antagonist — it blocks some opioid receptors. Its main U.S. use is in opioid addiction treatment (as Subutex & Suboxone). I never get a buzz from it; I just don't feel as depressed or upset. And I feel some “good” emotions more readily in response to events.
For me, it takes 1 or 2 hours after taking it for it to kick in, so I think the addictive part of my brain never makes the connection between feeling better and taking bupe. I never get cravings for it, even if I skip it for more than a week. I *do* start to get withdrawal symptoms like sweating & chills (mild) after about 24 hours, though.
I've never tried any other opioids, so I don't know what those experiences are like. I know opioid addiction is a serious problem, but I think there's less risk with bupe.
My sweet pdoc was only willing to prescribe the Subutex for me because, as she said, “I don't think you'll sue me if you get addicted.”
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