Pill Addiction……….?
Question by mia333: Pill Addiction……….?
I have had an addiction to ultram for about 3years. I cold turkeyed that so i can start taking lexapro bc i know that you cannot take the two together. I have picked up a new addiction now about 5-6 norcos a day plue the 10mg of lexapro. I can’t really tell if the lexapro works, ive been taking it about 2 months. Does it seem like i was better off with just the ultram? Did i take a turn for the worse this way?? Im hoping that the lexapro is going to work some miracle and then i wont have to take norcos along with it. I know i shouldnt take anything at all but can someone please help to tell me which is worse and will the lexapro help me to not want to take anyother drug??
Best answer:
Answer by letterstoheather
maybe drug rehab is an alternative?
drug addiction is a tough nut to crack. and drugs can be destructive to your internal organs.
consult your doctor about your drug issues if you are serious about quitting them.
Answer by melanie
a medication can aid your problems but there is no quick fix magic pill…If you want to quit your addictions I would suggest therapy with a counselor who deals with addictions to help while you are trying to find a certain medication that will help you the best…There are many different types of antidepressants (if the depression is the thing keeping you addicted) and sometimes it takes awhile to find the best one for you at least 4-6 weeks just to get it regulated in our brains to see if its working (all our brains are different)…plus taking the norcos along with the antidepressant are not really ‘advisable’ since were not sure how theyd react in our bodies and it might actually reduce the effects of the antidepressant…And I can’t say if the 5-6 norcos are more harmful than ultram since I have no idea what they are…Any psychiatrist or doctor does like to mix the fewest types and amounts of drugs as possible as needed…
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