Guest guest Posted October 25, 2002 Report Share Posted October 25, 2002 Lynne, I very much hope that the Remicade helps you more than it has been, too. As for getting " hooked on " Vicodin, that shouldn't be a big concern. True addiction is rare when using opioids to treat nonmalignant chronic pain. Dependence is common, but it is common with antidepressants as well. Here's just one example specifically related to Effexor (venlafaxine): " Venlafaxine Withdrawal Syndrome: a report of six cases and a review of the literature " : http://www.effexorfx.freeuk.com/webdoc10.htm [ ] thanks, .. > Hey, , > Thanks for all the articles you sent for me to read. I just got home > from water aerobics, so now it's naptime... then I'll jump in and do > some reading. > I guess the doctor is afraid I'll get hooked on Vicodin?? It does > help, somewhat, to lessen the pain in my joints, but he's wanting me > to wean off of it... > I just had my 3rd Remicade infusion yesterday, so hopefully soon > there will be some positive results with it, and I won't have as much > need for relief from pain :-) > take care! > Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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