Posted by ed_uk on January 7, 2006, at 12:46:29
In reply to Re: Oh, James K » ed_uk, posted by Declan on January 7, 2006, at 7:03:48
Hi Dec
Opioids and benzodiazepines both have horrible withdrawal symptoms :(
The scary thing about being physically dependent on a prescribed opioid or a benzo is that your 'access' to the drug might be removed at any time. Some people are forced to withdraw quite abruptly. If your docotor retires, if you move to a different part of the country, if your doctor suddenly gets 'uncomfortable' about prescribing...........
Many psych drugs (notably Effexor) are associated with unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Dependence on antidepressants is a lot less scary though. Almost all doctors are willing to prescribe SSRIs and Effexor. You don't get suspected of misusing your medication. No one tries to force you to withdrawal abruptly. Access to prescriptions is easy. You're less likely to get 'funny looks' in the pharmacy.
I'd never want to be dependent on a benzo in the UK. There are too many problems, forced withdrawal is likely. In countries where benzos are readily available, the problems associated with physical dependence are likely to be less.
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