Never been an addictive person.

[redefining_self]

I'm a little concerned about becoming dependent to a relatively mild pain prescription. It's Vicodin but the dose assigned to me is for someone about 1/2 my size. I do actually have a need for it in the relatively short term because of a side effect from the white blood cell booster called Neupogen

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[disorderly_mind]

You know, there's nothing wrong with doctor-controlled pain management, especially if it improves your quality of life so much. Those daily aches and pains can reall rob your days.

[redefining_self]

They certainly can in and my case have. I'll wait to see if post treatment these aches and pains continue. If so I'll pursue pain management with a physician. I just don't want to risk falling into a dependency trap while being treated for something else.

By the way - how's that steampunk costume coming? I'm starting to look at a more formal-wear Victorian gentleman costume for my next steampunk rig.

[joanofarq]

you won't get dependent unless you are taking them when you DON'T have pain. I read something that narcotics don't become addictive unless you are taking them without a reason.

[redefining_self]

I hope you're right. I also hope that I have the good sense to know when the pain is appropriate to take them and when it's mild enough that I don't need them.

I guess I'm just a little paranoid. There's zero chance of becoming a long term addict since I won't use any illegal means to get the meds and when they run out for the specific use they were prescribed for I won't seek any refills.

[leime]

I take vicodin for migraines (like the size for someone larger than me). Though, for my migraines, it's either that - or take 4 aleve, and still be out. I'm now on daily meds for migraines =/ which I'm not happy about.