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Posted by B2Chica on November 4, 2010, at 13:01:30
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by Chan Fook on November 4, 2010, at 12:05:53
thanks for the suggestion, i'll try it.
can i just get it at any drugstore?
only currently on xanax and started Adderall today.i'll check with the pharmacist for conflicts with 5-HTP.
Thanks
c.
Posted by emmanuel98 on November 4, 2010, at 19:39:05
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by B2Chica on November 4, 2010, at 13:01:30
I know cancer patients who routinely took benzos to sleep while also taking opiates for pain. I think they mix okay if your dose isn't ridiculously high. I wouldn't mix in alcohol though.
Posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 19:59:53
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by B2Chica on November 4, 2010, at 11:16:15
> Of course i know its not a good idea P.
> Thats why i'm asking for advice from the med folks here (next best thing to pdoc).
>
> i wouldnt do it if i wasn't desperate for sleep!
> i cant see pdoc till monday. i'm on a wait list incase there are any cancellations.
> and i NEED to function. Worse sleep means Worse mood. and that's already crashed.
>
> thing is, i need the xanax to keep the anxiety at bay, but it doesnt help me to sleep. and i dont want to take too much of it. incase i need to wake up to help little ones.
>
> Maybe if i take the xanax (only .5) earlier at say 6:00ish, then take the Ty#3 at say around 9:30/10:00ish?
>
>I think that if it helps you sleep that you should do it UNTIL you see your pdoc. There really isn't that much codeine in Tylenol 3s anyway so I doubt that you will do any harm to yourself.
I hope your pdoc will prescribe a decent med for sleep.
Another option would be to go to a walk in clinic tomorrow and see if they will prescribe something for you. Even if they only prescribe 5 it will help you make to Monday.
Sleep deprivation is not funny. I have gone through it myself and it's dangerous.
Can you post here after you have tried it just to let us know that you are ok?
Posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2010, at 20:37:53
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » B2Chica, posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 19:59:53
Why not call the pdoc or oncall doc. Maybe they will prescribe something for sleep. I wouldn't want to be responsible for someone taking a med I'd prescribed basically as I don't have a license to do this. Hence my suggestion of pdoc but I just don't feel comfortable prescribing for someone without a license. Now an experience I can comment on and I also know what it's like not to be able to sleep. I once went two weeks without sleep from a med change. I empathize with you. Phillipa
Posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 21:17:57
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by B2Chica on November 4, 2010, at 13:01:30
> thanks for the suggestion, i'll try it.
> can i just get it at any drugstore?
> only currently on xanax and started Adderall today.
>
> i'll check with the pharmacist for conflicts with 5-HTP.
> Thanks
> c.Um, you should start the Adderall at another time if you are having trouble sleeping.
Posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 21:19:32
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » B2Chica, posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 19:59:53
> I think that if it helps you sleep that you should do it UNTIL you see your pdoc. There really isn't that much codeine in Tylenol 3s anyway so I doubt that you will do any harm to yourself.
>
> I hope your pdoc will prescribe a decent med for sleep.
>
> Another option would be to go to a walk in clinic tomorrow and see if they will prescribe something for you. Even if they only prescribe 5 it will help you make to Monday.
>
> Sleep deprivation is not funny. I have gone through it myself and it's dangerous.
>
> Can you post here after you have tried it just to let us know that you are ok?
>I just wanted to mention that if you take the benzo with the Tylenol please don't wash it down with alcohol.
Posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 21:32:38
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2010, at 20:37:53
> Why not call the pdoc or oncall doc. Maybe they will prescribe something for sleep. I wouldn't want to be responsible for someone taking a med I'd prescribed basically as I don't have a license to do this. Hence my suggestion of pdoc but I just don't feel comfortable prescribing for someone without a license. Now an experience I can comment on and I also know what it's like not to be able to sleep. I once went two weeks without sleep from a med change. I empathize with you. Phillipa
In Canada Tylenol 3s are sold over the counter. You don't need a prescrition. So I have no problem in suggesting that she try it.
Posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2010, at 21:39:42
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » Phillipa, posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 21:32:38
Maxie you're kidding can't even get them here if you have a surgical proceedure maybe a few. Wow what is wrong with the USA? Isn't it sold that way in Australia and Europe also? Phillipa
Posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 21:51:30
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » maxime, posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2010, at 21:39:42
> Maxie you're kidding can't even get them here if you have a surgical proceedure maybe a few. Wow what is wrong with the USA? Isn't it sold that way in Australia and Europe also? Phillipa
I kid you not. It's weird that it would be that way in canada since they are so strict about meds. I don't know how it is sold in the Australia and Europe.
Posted by Maxime on November 5, 2010, at 6:32:20
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » maxime, posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2010, at 21:39:42
> Maxie you're kidding can't even get them here if you have a surgical proceedure maybe a few. Wow what is wrong with the USA? Isn't it sold that way in Australia and Europe also? Phillipa
OMG Phillipa, there are SO many things wrong with the USA that I wouldn't even think about whether or not you can get Tylenol 3s.
Posted by B2chica on November 5, 2010, at 7:41:03
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » Phillipa, posted by maxime on November 4, 2010, at 21:32:38
so i tried to post from my F_ING phone last night...stupid thing. and it kept giving error everytime i wanted...needed to post.
well, i took 1mg xanax and i started to get physically tired but brain didn't want to sleep. so i was hesitant to mix so i did the alcohol thing...lets just say an undisclosed amount.
but by almost 1:30 i was angry and desperate, so took one of my Ty#3.
WHY i didnt do that SOONER i dont know. within about 15-20 min. i was out. i Swear it even helped with anxiety??? is that even possible?
And even though i didnt get to sleep until right before 2, and i woke up a little after 5:30, i Actually feel more rested then in long time!
Would a pdoc Ever Rx Ty#3 for sleep?!!
would he think i'm like an addict or drug seeking if i asked him?thank you for your comments.
Posted by Maxime on November 5, 2010, at 11:57:38
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by B2chica on November 5, 2010, at 7:41:03
I am really glad you got some sleep. I think there was still alcohol in your system with you took the Tylenol 3s which is probably what knocked you out. Try again tonight without the alcohol. There is no way that a pdoc would prescribe Tylenol 3s for sleep because they are addictive. But I am sure that he can find something else for you. Did you stop the Adderall?
Posted by emmanuel98 on November 5, 2010, at 20:15:58
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » B2chica, posted by Maxime on November 5, 2010, at 11:57:38
The most dangerous thing in this mixture is not the benzos and codeine, but the tylenol and alcohol. High doses of tylenol can cause liver damage, but even low doses can when you mix tylenol and alcohol.
Posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2010, at 20:44:09
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by emmanuel98 on November 5, 2010, at 20:15:58
Excellent point. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on November 6, 2010, at 14:52:04
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 » emmanuel98, posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2010, at 20:44:09
The poor thing just wanted to sleep. It's not like she does this on a nightly basis. She doesn't even have that many Tylenol 3s anyway. She is not dumb. She knows that it is wrong to mix alcohol and meds. She is merely trying to make to her Pdoc on Monday without starting to hallucinate from lack of sleep.
B2Chica, how did you sleep last night and what did you take? Have you decided what you will ask your pdoc to give to you for sleep? I hope you are staying off the Adderall until you see him.
I will send you purple fairy dust to help you with sleeping. :)
Posted by Phillipa on November 6, 2010, at 19:52:20
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 - give her a break!, posted by Maxime on November 6, 2010, at 14:52:04
Maxie I know now as had time to read psychology and saw. I'm sorry B2chica. Sincerly hope you slept well. Phillipa
Posted by B2chica on November 8, 2010, at 8:00:23
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 - give her a break!, posted by Maxime on November 6, 2010, at 14:52:04
thanks maxime.
i ended up taking way too much of everything. but it worked and i luckily woke up the next morning.
my pdoc and had a good conversattion about it. because, honestly i think the codine helped some with my depressiontoo.
he Suprisingly said that opioids are known to work well for sleep and some treatment resistant depression. the only concerns he has is the main one is they dont last long, you would need to continue to increase and eventually they would not work, so it would only be short term. He slyly asked me how many i had and well i dont want him introuble so i wont tell you what else he said :).
HOWEVER, he did Rx klonipin and gabapentin for anxiety, keep on adderall for lift. once those settle in my system to start again on pristiq.so yesterday was pretty sad, but also dayzed.
i still basically haven't been able to eat since last monday. could that mess me up?
the anxiety has been so bad, its been constant nausea.
i have my coffee in morning. my 'drinks' at night.
i've tried smoothies and no, little bits of stuff and no, i even tried yogurt and eneded up gagging and it came back up.i'm sure once these meds knock out the anxity i'll be better.
gotta run.
Posted by floatingbridge on November 8, 2010, at 10:52:43
In reply to Re: Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3 - give her a break!, posted by B2chica on November 8, 2010, at 8:00:23
So glad you saw your pdoc. Klonopin helped me out of a black hole. It works on anxiety pretty deeply IMO. Hope it works for you.
Have you tried warm chicken broth? You should be able to eat soon. Even chamomile tea w/ a drop of honey and milk to keep you warm inside.
Keep us updated.
Warm wishes,
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Posted by B2Chica on November 8, 2010, at 11:48:53
In reply to B2Chica, how is it going? » B2chica, posted by floatingbridge on November 8, 2010, at 10:52:43
thanks. its quite bad.
i came to work thinking even though i was feeling bad, that i could fight this.our department sent out an email stating that one of the co-workers (one of my coworkers)had died unexpectantly this weekend....
..he'
he killed himself..i had to leave work. im at the library. i bought a bottle of vodka and am enjoying my klonipin, gapapendit, and vodka. and wish i could wash under as easily..
i have to stay available, as my T appt is at 2:00.i dont know how i can go home and even TRY to take care of my family like this.
i need to go.
b2c.
Posted by floatingbridge on November 8, 2010, at 14:02:46
In reply to Re: B2Chica, how is it going?, posted by B2Chica on November 8, 2010, at 11:48:53
Chica, your honesty is amazing. I imagine you have quite a lot of integrity. I am so glad you see your T. Can you tell her anything? Everything? You're very strong, but right now you really need a hand to hold.
What a trigger, Chica. I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by floatingbridge on November 9, 2010, at 12:40:59
In reply to Mix Xanax and Tylenol#3, posted by B2Chica on November 4, 2010, at 9:14:33
Hi B2C, hope you're beginning to feel better. How's today going?
Posted by Maxime on November 10, 2010, at 7:58:35
In reply to Re: B2Chica, how is it going?, posted by B2Chica on November 8, 2010, at 11:48:53
I'm sorry about your co-worker. :(
When your meds stop working the way they have, do you always turn to alcohol? Once you have the right meds are you able to stop the alcohol. I am just really concerned about you combining meds with the stuff. It was okay for one or two nights to get some sleep, but you can't continue it forever. Of course you know that, but if you are caught up in drinking it's really hard to stop. Do you think it's time to get help with your drinking? I think it might be.
Take care Chica, I think of you often.
Posted by B2chica on November 10, 2010, at 15:47:56
In reply to Re: B2Chica, how is it going?, posted by Maxime on November 10, 2010, at 7:58:35
i do have problem with alcohol but only when self medicating. although i was more f-d up at that session then ever. i threw the bottle at her. i remember BEGGING her to kill me. i ended up just walking out of the session. i went home fell asleep at 6pm and slept till 5.55pm tues. up till 9 slept till 3 today.managed shower. now cant leave bed. and no one to talk to ....oh god my heart aches.
Posted by Maxime on November 10, 2010, at 21:23:28
In reply to Re: B2Chica, how is it going?, posted by B2chica on November 10, 2010, at 15:47:56
> i do have problem with alcohol but only when self medicating. although i was more f-d up at that session then ever. i threw the bottle at her. i remember BEGGING her to kill me. i ended up just walking out of the session. i went home fell asleep at 6pm and slept till 5.55pm tues. up till 9 slept till 3 today.managed shower. now cant leave bed. and no one to talk to ....oh god my heart aches.
I am sorry that life is so rough for you now. What did she do when you threw the bottle at her? I guess your body had a lot of catching up to in the sleep department. I wish I lived near you. I would come over and make you tea or coffee and we could just sit there and talk.
Posted by B2chica on November 11, 2010, at 9:36:25
In reply to Re: B2Chica, how is it going? » B2chica, posted by Maxime on November 10, 2010, at 21:23:28
i just threw the bottle in her direction. i pray i did not hit her...
i'm pretty drugged up today but at work. just had a nice talk with boss.
hes ok with things for now.i see her again at 3:30.
on gabapentin during day (only twice though and seems to wear off), klonipin at night.
adderall during day.
but i need to start pristiq soon.ugh.
bury me in a dark hole till i'm better.
thanks.
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