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Posted by brooketxs2 on September 18, 2002, at 22:33:02
does anyone know if there is excessive weight loss possibly associated with semi-long term use of vicodin? i can't find any information related to this.
thanks
Posted by hattree on September 19, 2002, at 7:54:28
In reply to weight loss with vicodin????, posted by brooketxs2 on September 18, 2002, at 22:33:02
I think there's some caffeine in vicodin, which might cause some appetite loss. I wouldn't think it would last, though.
Posted by BrittPark on September 19, 2002, at 12:06:30
In reply to weight loss with vicodin????, posted by brooketxs2 on September 18, 2002, at 22:33:02
It seem possible that vicodin (and any other opioid) could reduce appetite, since it can cause nausea in some people.
BTW, Are you taking vicodin for pain or as an off-label psychopharmaceutical?
Cheers,
Britt
Posted by brooketxs2 on September 19, 2002, at 12:27:33
In reply to Re: weight loss with vicodin???? » brooketxs2, posted by BrittPark on September 19, 2002, at 12:06:30
thanks! i am taking it for pain...i've been on it quite a while and my eating habits haven't been any different prior to starting it. i'm just trying to find out what could be causing the loss.
Posted by brooketxs2 on September 19, 2002, at 12:47:08
In reply to Re: weight loss with vicodin???? » brooketxs2, posted by BrittPark on September 19, 2002, at 12:06:30
BTW, Are you taking vicodin for pain or as an off-label psychopharmaceutical?
**how does vicodin work as an off-label psychopharmaceutical?
Posted by BrittPark on September 19, 2002, at 13:21:09
In reply to Re: weight loss with vicodin????, posted by brooketxs2 on September 19, 2002, at 12:47:08
Certain people respond to opioids as antidepressants , without developing tolerance to the antidepressant action. Do a few searches on psycho-babble for "opioid AND depression", "buprenorphine". You'll find lots of anecdotal stories of success (and failure) with opioids and even a references to a clinical study. You'll also find a lot of "don't take opiods; they'll turn you into an addict" posts.
When the subject of opioids for depression comes up its not uncommon for flame wars to develop. I hope this doesn't happen here.
Britt
Posted by Jerrympls on September 22, 2002, at 3:09:35
In reply to Re: weight loss with vicodin????, posted by hattree on September 19, 2002, at 7:54:28
> I think there's some caffeine in vicodin, which might cause some appetite loss. I wouldn't think it would last, though.
There is NO caffeine in Vicodin. Only tylenol and hydrocodone.
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