Would any of you ever consider taking prescription medication that wasnt prescribed for yourself?

Im kind of shocked with myself for even considering this as I never take risks but sometimes things come to a head and you get pretty desparate,right?

Much love Pochacco

What kind of prescription Pochacco?

Xenical

Much love Pochacco

What is it? Is it a pain killer or something?

Whatever it is, you should do some research first to make sure you can take it. You could have an allergic reaction and get real sick.

http://www.google.com/url....nz/&e=747

That's a link for info on Xenical. By me posting it, I am neither endorsing nor discouraging its use.

Ughhh don't do it Pochacco!! I am so against any kind of diet in pill form. The shit is not good at all. Exercise and eat right, if that is not helping then go see your doctor. This stuff can really fuck you up...

CarrieLee said:

This is true. There was a major league baseball player's wife who literally couldn't function normally after being on diet pills. She ended up in a wheelchair and couldn't feed herself. I don't know what exact diet pills she took, and this was back either in the early 90s or late 80s. I think her family ended up suing the company, but since I don't know what happened to the ball player I don't know how that turned out. Though I have no idea if the diet pills were over the counter or prescription (I have a feeling they most likely were over the counter).

The best thing to do is to consult a doctor if you're really intent on diet pills.
[This message was edited Thu Sep 26 12:20:23 PDT 2002 by Supernova]

I just think it's an easy way out. And they don't make you feel good either. I took Xenadrine once and I felt like I was on speed or something. Exercise is beneficial in so many ways...it's great for keeping fit and it's really good psycologically too.

However, if you are obese and need help there are other ways to deal with it. But even so, pills are normally not perscribed.

So don't take them Pochacco!!!

Now Xanax and Valium on the other hand...

TRON said:

Actually these are very dangerous as well. I'm getting a little personal here, but a member of my family died from one xanax and one oxycontin. The doctor prescribed these to him together, he took them and had a brain hemmorahge (sp?) and died...

Xanax is very dangerous if mixed...although they make you feel wonderful, they can be more harmful in the long run.

why? is someone offering me some Tylenol 3?

Ooohhh, Valiummm...








I am neither endorsing nor discouring the use of Valium (though I sure as heck endorse asking a doctor for it if you have that option in the hospital)...I only endorse it for moi.

omg Carrie. I'm so sorry about this. I hope you majorly sued their asses. It seems like they'll give out Xanax for just about anything. My mom takes it for anxiety, my dad has taken it for headaches. And 10 years ago after a concert my hearing was severely damaged. For about a week everyone sounded like chipmunks and there was a constant high pitched ringing (tinnitus). They prescribed Xanax to me for a couple weeks hoping that it would help since it's a muscle relaxant. It did. I haven't had the same problem since other than the occasional buzzing after a concert. Dr.'s should do a full drug screening before playing mix and match with such heavy shit though. That's awful about your family member.

TRON said:

"And for those of you on Valium, my name is Prince."

CarrieLee said:

One of my friends has internal bleeding because of it... yet she still takes them to this day. I guess she would rather die than put on a few pounds.

TRON said:

We are going after the doctor. It was my brother who died. He was in a severe car accident and as a result he was addicted to pain medication. There were 2 letters sent to this doctor from 2 different psychologists telling him not to prescribe my brother ANYTHING. Apparently he didn't give a shit and did it anyway. So he basically killed my brother. Prescription drugs are a big money market. Dr's make deals with the companies and a lot of lives are ruined as a result of it.

I hate to preach to people about taking pills but some really don't realise how dangerous they are. Friends of mine think I'm crazy and that it won't happen to them. I hope to god it doesn't, but someday I'm afraid it will.

CarrieLee said:

I have to wonder if doctors make deals with some over the counter drug companies too, because some of those aren't always safe in the long run either.


Personally, I feel you on this issue. It hits home.

Supernova said:

Sucks doesn't it?

Ya know, a lot of crime is based on drugs. And the drug addicts are not getting any help. They get into trouble and thrown in jail. Why can't we help these people and get them in rehab rather than send them behind bars? Once they're out they fuck up again. And it's not hard to get drugs in jail either. This world is fucked up. And then you have some places where they just pump you with shit to keep you quiet, like that's what they need, more drugs. It's so sad.

I've taken prescriptions that were my brother's before, but, it was just sinus medication, which I'd been on before, and we both knew what it did 'n stuff.

Everybody sing with me
I get high,high,high,high
I get high,high,high,high

CarrieLee said:


I hope you shut his practice down. And although there isn't anything that could make up for the loss, I hope there's some compensation and satisfaction that comes from nailing his ass. Good luck to you and your family. I'm very sorry to hear all of this.

I have to take valium for my back when I start to have really bad problems with it...as I have been for the past week. I however would never give it to somebody else because it is a very addictive drug and I do not want to be the cause of someone getting addicted to valium.

as a rule i don't do any drugs for any reason, but as i have no med. insurence and often have problems with my lower back, i have been known to accept a flexeril or two.
but when i have been to a dr. it has been perscibed to me, as have vicadin and robaxin...
so if i accept anything, it'll be something that i got from a dr. first.

CarrieLee said:

Xenical has nothing to do with the horrors you have read about regarding other forms of "diet pills." It belongs to a unique class of medication that has nothing to do with amphetamine derivatives or neurotransmitter blockade (e.g. phen-fen, dexedrine, phenylpropanolamine, etc). To lump Xenical in this category is inaccurate and misleading. Its effects on gastrointestinal fat absorption result in modest weight loss. It's simply a tool that a person could use in conjunction with diet and exercise. Other than the theoretical risk of developing a fat soluble vitamin deficiency or oily poop, the medication apears to be safe.

Who can argue with recommendations to "exercise and eat right," but if obesity threatens your health, then seeing a physician and listening to available medical treatments is sensible.

While some may feel that obesity is simply the result of a lack of willpower or poor eating habits, some understand that it is really a metabolic disorder that has genetic, environmental and psychological components. Obesity is not a simple problem.

CarrieLee said:

I am deeply sympathetic for your loss. With what little information you have provided here, I'd say that you'll have a very difficult time finding a medical expert anywhere who will agree that Xanax and Oxycontin caused a brain hemorrhage. These medicines have many dangers - but brain hemorrhage is not one of them. Also, these two medicines would rarely be prescribed for use at the same time, so it may be that one was initially prescribed, didn't help, then the other was tried.

I agree that Xanax and Oxycontin are dangerous, particularly if mixed with one another or abused. To make matters worse, they are habit-forming.
[This message was edited Thu Sep 26 20:25:05 PDT 2002 by TheMax]

TRON said:

Tron, your sympathy is understandable, but your immediate belief that the doctor involved is responsible for her brother's death is a bit hasty. Why is there so much anger directed at the medical community and "nailing his ass"? Weren't some of the same people posting on the "what brand I smoke" thread?

Frankly, I think people need to take a little more responsibility for their own health and behaviors that result in death and disability.

CarrieLee said:

And a lot more lives are saved and prolonged as a result of properly used prescription drugs. Compare our life expectancy to that of thrid world countries or our own country before the 20th century.

Let's devote a thread to the good that doctors and prescription medications have done for us. When I was 14, I had appendicitis. Without doctors, antibiotics, and good general anesthesia, it otherwise might have killed me.

Most doctors are skilled. Most are honest and caring people. And most medications are properly prescribed and provide genuine help for those who are ill.

CarrieLee said:

I agree with you. I think addiction should be a health issue instead of a crime issue. That is, of course, unless the person under the influence has harmed somebody, or tried to harm somebody. Addicts don't set out to become addicts, they just think they have enough willpower to never become addicted. Or maybe they don't know how seriously it can affect their lives. Or both.

And in general it seems like America is the most overly medicated society. There is a pill for everything. I mean EVERYTHING. That should only go so far, there should be alternatives in some cases depending on the health issue.

Drugs are bad...
um-kay?

AaronForever said:

those are good...have a small stash o' those hidden away...