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Posted by greenhornet on November 26, 2006, at 13:13:01
I'm back. Same old stuff in a way. I have been on one Darvocet a day for about six months for back and knee pain. I am also aware that it sometimes elevates my mood. I also take Wellbutrin SR 400mgm/day. I am out of the Darvocet and I have heard that it is being phased out -- taken off the market. Is this true and why ? Also, what else can I take in it's place ? Sometimes I go several days without taking any Darvocet and sometimes 1/2 tablet does the trick.
Any feedback willbe greatly appreciated...GH
Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2006, at 21:44:23
In reply to Darvocet, posted by greenhornet on November 26, 2006, at 13:13:01
Why? And would vicodin be about the same.Not that familiar with pain pills. Love Phillipa
Posted by JerryPharmStudent on November 27, 2006, at 4:22:39
In reply to Darvocet, posted by greenhornet on November 26, 2006, at 13:13:01
> I'm back. Same old stuff in a way. I have been on one Darvocet a day for about six months for back and knee pain. I am also aware that it sometimes elevates my mood. I also take Wellbutrin SR 400mgm/day. I am out of the Darvocet and I have heard that it is being phased out -- taken off the market. Is this true and why ? Also, what else can I take in it's place ? Sometimes I go several days without taking any Darvocet and sometimes 1/2 tablet does the trick.
> Any feedback willbe greatly appreciated...GHDarvocet is a miracle med for my depression and I've heard it's being phased out too because of the effects it has on the kidney - mostly for elderly patients. It works just as well for pain as vicodin - for me. I would hate for them to take this off the market.
Opiates for depression should be tested because they are the only thing keeping me alive right now.
Posted by greenhornet on November 27, 2006, at 19:22:01
In reply to Re: Darvocet » greenhornet, posted by JerryPharmStudent on November 27, 2006, at 4:22:39
> > I'm back. Same old stuff in a way. I have been on one Darvocet a day for about six months for back and knee pain. I am also aware that it sometimes elevates my mood. I also take Wellbutrin SR 400mgm/day. I am out of the Darvocet and I have heard that it is being phased out -- taken off the market. Is this true and why ? Also, what else can I take in it's place ? Sometimes I go several days without taking any Darvocet and sometimes 1/2 tablet does the trick.
> > Any feedback willbe greatly appreciated...GH
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> Darvocet is a miracle med for my depression and I've heard it's being phased out too because of the effects it has on the kidney - mostly for elderly patients. It works just as well for pain as vicodin - for me. I would hate for them to take this off the market.
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> Opiates for depression should be tested because they are the only thing keeping me alive right now.Jerry,
AMEN -- but I really had to beg to get the Darvocet. I was on Vicoden after my foot surgery (for about one month) and when I asked for a refill (from my orthopedic doc) all I got back was a phone call from a "medical assistant" saying that "Dr. so and so says take Advil".
Odd how when they do not want to deal with you they always have some "middle-person" return the call.
Anyway, my family doc gave me the Darvocet and seems to understand the way it helps me -- however it's hunting season in our state and the guy is a hunter -- so I am out of luck until December 4.
Thanks -- I think at least one doctor recognizes the efficacy of opiates for relief of depression.
I shall keep you posted....GH
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