Posted by jaclinhyde on October 2, 2008, at 19:25:27
I would like to put a question to Dr. Bob and to the rest of the group if I may. Can someone please explain to me why a doctor will not prescribe Vicodin for depression IF used correctly and not abused? It has been drilled into my head as I am sure it has been done to others that taking Vicodin for anything other than pain constitutes MISuse, but why? Here is my argument.
Say when you were a kid you lost a leg and have been miserable since then. You have been on crutches since then which don't really help very much; it just gets you by. Then one day you are given a new leg (Vicodin)! But, the magic fairy doctor says you can only use it for a few days. You get up on your feet and for the first time since your accident you can function like a normal human being. You get out and do all the things you have dreamed of doing for years. Then poof! the leg is taken away and you are stuck back with the crutches again. People say "oh you must have a problem if you want that leg back" or "that is not what that leg was made for so you can;'t have it."
Sorry for the fairy tale analogy but you get the picture. Why is it alright for a doctor to open up his prescription pad and write one for an antidepressant, which is surely doing some bad stuff to the liver or heart or kidneys etc. in the long run plus has it's own share of side effects to boot but it is NOT alright to write a scrip for Vicodin? I have been on every anti D out there (and when I say everyone I mean laundry list worth of meds) with no relief but none have ever helped. Then one day I get a bad headache, the doctor gives me Vicodin and I am suddenly happy. And I am not talking crazy, throw your clothes off and run nude in the streets happy...I just mean 'clean the house, play with the kids, smile with my husband' happy. SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT IS BAD ABOUT THAT????? I know it can destroy the liver but no one can tell me that there is an antidepressant out there that wouldn't harm an organ if taken in extreme.
Sorry for getting so upset about it but it just doesm't make sense to me. Does anyone know of any doctor that would even consider this as an off label use? Even my social worker thinks I make a good case for it. What do you all think?
Peace and hugs,
Terri
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