Addictions to prescription drugs

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[Allexus_TN]

I used to be on Prozac myself. Took tylenol with it a lot for headaches. Never got that reaction. I would ask her about a variety of things...muslce relaxers, pain killers such as vicodin, oxycotin, etc. Valium and Xanax and the like, in high doses could do it. Drugs like that might have the effect you are describing. She needs to be EXTREMELY careful mixing anything with an anti-depressant. Some of the above is ok in low, doctor monitored doses. But that stuff is easy to abuse.

 

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[Allexus_TN]

This is really hard to watch someone go thru. For one thing, I am assuming this person is NOT a minor. Meaning you can't force them into rehab. Especially since you aren't family. Her family might be able to do more if she has children. Being continuously drugged out means that she is a risk to her children, and she might be able to get a court order to get into a rehab program. Unfortunately options that I know of are limited. Someone else here on the board might know other ideas. Do your best to encourage her to seek help. Most of the cases I have seen in substance abuse, folks don't seek help until they hit bottom. I wish I had more help to offer you. She does and will need a friend in the end. Its good that you care so much about her.

Good luck

 

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[Allexus_TN]

I don't know about BC, but in the US, when there is a child at risk, there are more options. I hate that you have to watch, and that her child must see it too. My thoughts are with you.

 

[Guest]

PM me if you want help.

I am the case manager for the best AODA residential programin the country next to Betty Ford.

We're in Wisconsin, but most patients are from out of state - doctors, lawyers, dentists, pharmacists, etc.

If traveling isn't an option, I have a co-worker who's only job is to have contact with all of the other programs available. I don't know about BC, but she can check if you would like me to ask her.

Sounds like it could be a benzodiazapene or opiate. She or he should take a drug test. But their willingness to get help is the key. No motivation = no progress.

 

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[ksmybuttons]

T2 has codiene. Take enough of them and you can get strung out. Of course that much tylenol will shoot your liver to hell. I am sure she is not worried about that, though.

Sad and painful for everyone involved.

 

[Guest]

T2 has codiene. Take enough of them and you can get strung out. Of course that much tylenol will shoot your liver to hell. I am sure she is not worried about that, though.

Very true, but her liver would be fucked if she's taking that many.... a simple blood test by her primary care physician can tell - TSH, T3, and T4 tests for the liver values, and a Tylenol test for toxicity.

And, you have a PM

 

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[ksmybuttons]

Very true, but her liver would be fucked if she's taking that many.... a simple blood test by her primary care physician can tell - TSH, T3, and T4 tests for the liver values, and a Tylenol test for toxicity.

I think you would want a liver panel rather than a thyroid panel.

 

[christophe]

She started out in doctor prescribed doses...but then met someone outside a drugstore one day who taught her that she can get more. That was about 3 years and $30,000 ago. At this point, she is close to losing her entire family and she doesn't see beyond the next pill.

well Cat I think that answers the question. Tylenol has very few if any drug interaction. Unfortunately cobine tylenol with codiene, and you have a nice little buzz waiting to happen. most likely the codiene is the likley culprit and not the prozac. Alcohol will also intensify this effect and other antidepressants and tranqulizers will also enhance the effects.....she needs help NOW, before she overdoses....good luck

 

[sch00lteacher]

Prozac is some powerful stuff. I think they let it out of the cage too soon, to make more money.

I went crazy myself on the crap. Really. I was drinking a little, and taking doctor prescribed doses. I am not going into detail, because it is way to embarrassing.

Once I quit taking it, I returned to 'normal'. The shit never touched my depression either.