Withdrawals [emoji15]

[lupita19 185]

I'm having norco withdrawals and I can't understand why someone help me what can I do

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[KristenLe 5,979]

What are your symptoms? How long have you been taking them?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Please talk to your doctor.

[lupita19 185]

Iv been on them for 2 weeks. I didn't take then yesterday cause i didn't want to take them anymore but this morning I felt depressed I started crying for no reason and I felt bad and like in the afternoon I had pain in my large incision and I took a Norco it took my depression away and I started to feel good and was happy everytime I'm off I get depressed idk why

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[EmilyJune 43]

Percocet is considered an upper and fills receptors in your brain to make u happy. Actual withdrawals would be diarrhea, watery eyes, yawning, helplessness etc. It is hard to be addicted to them over a two week span it normally entails long term use. Speak to your doctor and hope for the best but I would stop taking them.

[lupita19 185]

@@EmilyJune thank u that's makes me feel a lot better and yes I will calling my Doctor tomorrow

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[jess9395 5,450]

Actually both Norco and Percocet are downers. The depress your central nervous system they don't stimulate it.

Yes they can have the psychological effect of euphoria and decrease anxiety and depression just like alcohol or pot which are also CNS depressants/downers.

Some depression is really common post op, especially in women because of hormone release (estrogen is stored in fat).

But PLEASE DO check with your doctor. It's not likely withdrawal (as stated above) but you could be becoming psychologically dependent. Or it could be normal side effects of survey that you are medicating with the Norco, which is a step down the road to becoming psychologically dependent.

[lupita19 185]

@@jess9395 I googled psychologically dependent and you might be right I feel that way I will be calling my doctor to tell him what I'm feeling

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[NewAngela 60]

Actually both Norco and Percocet are downers. The depress your central nervous system they don't stimulate it.

Yes they can have the psychological effect of euphoria and decrease anxiety and depression just like alcohol or pot which are also CNS depressants/downers.

Some depression is really common post op, especially in women because of hormone release (estrogen is stored in fat).

But PLEASE DO check with your doctor. It's not likely withdrawal (as stated above) but you could be becoming psychologically dependent. Or it could be normal side effects of survey that you are medicating with the Norco, which is a step down the road to becoming psychologically dependent.

Actually opiates are sedating, but they also have an impact on the dopamine system, so they have stimulant qualities as well. A lot of people get energy from opiates, especially depressed people. Actually, some opiates have been used as anti-depressants. They are not like alcohol:downers because the primary neurotransmitter targeted (GABA) is different, but opiates can cause sedation, euphoria and other effects but differently than alcohol or benzodiazepines. I mean, I guess people call them downers sometimes, but it isn't very scientific. It is possibly to get withdrawal symptoms after 2-3 weeks of continuous use. Depression can rebound after stopping opiates.

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Edited May 25, 2016 by NewAngela

[jess9395 5,450]

Actually both Norco and Percocet are downers. The depress your central nervous system they don't stimulate it.

Yes they can have the psychological effect of euphoria and decrease anxiety and depression just like alcohol or pot which are also CNS depressants/downers.

Some depression is really common post op, especially in women because of hormone release (estrogen is stored in fat).

But PLEASE DO check with your doctor. It's not likely withdrawal (as stated above) but you could be becoming psychologically dependent. Or it could be normal side effects of survey that you are medicating with the Norco, which is a step down the road to becoming psychologically dependent.

Actually opiates are sedating, but they also have an impact on the dopamine system, so they have stimulant qualities as well. A lot of people get energy from opiates, especially depressed people. Actually, some opiates have been used as anti-depressants. They are not like alcohol:downers because the primary neurotransmitter targeted (GABA) is different, but opiates can cause sedation, euphoria and other effects but differently than alcohol or benzodiazepines. I mean, I guess people call them downers sometimes, but it isn't very scientific. It is possibly to get withdrawal symptoms after 2-3 weeks of continuous use. Depression can rebound after stopping opiates.

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Well they are CNS depressants. They do have the psychotropic effects you describe through the dopamine channels, but "uppers" vs "downers" usually refer to effects on the central nervous system. We don't disagree on their effects, just the terminology of uppers/downers. Yes the brain chemistry is different than with alcohol and benzodiazepines.

Anyhow, to the OP definitely talk to your doctor. You really shouldn't need the narcotic pain relief at this point, there are alternatives that don't have the same potential for problems.

[lupita19 185]

Yea I just get really bad pain in my big incision it feels like someone is stabbing me and I can't even bend Down or move so much it's horrible

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[jess9395 5,450]

Yea I just get really bad pain in my big incision it feels like someone is stabbing me and I can't even bend Down or move so much it's horrible

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Ask your doctor about this pain. Seems that two weeks out the pain shouldn't be at an intolerable level.

[lupita19 185]

Yea I did but I feel like they don't care so I'm gonna have to take to my primary doctor

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@lupita19 Depression is a common problem post-op. Your hormones are all out of whack. It may not be a response from not taking the medication. Your PCP may not get involved this soon after surgery. Hope you have some luck!

[lupita19 185]

Thank u @@KristenLe I just hope this depression doesn't stay to long I'm a very outgoing person I'm always happy and feeling this way really just makes me feel sick

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