7th September 2006
Hi Vickie,
I am over a month off of a hydro addiction. Recently, I was prescribed Tramadol and Skelaxin for the pain I have. I am sooo careful with the Tramadol after reading here, not from my doctor, that it CAN be addicting. But, the Skelaxin isn't. I still don't take it because it makes me tired. I am on Buspar for anxiety, as well as a small dose of Clonopin. My Pharmacist is the one that finally shook his head and warned me that the things they have me on can all cause drowsiness. The Skelaxin I have only taken a few times, and I can assure you (since I know what being an addict is like) that there was no addictive qualities from the drug. It does make me tired and, from what I have experienced, I'd rather have the muscle pain than not be able to drive. So I don't take it. But I totally do not feel that it is addictive at all. So, if you need it, my opinion is to not worry about addiction.
Lisa
I am over a month off of a hydro addiction. Recently, I was prescribed Tramadol and Skelaxin for the pain I have. I am sooo careful with the Tramadol after reading here, not from my doctor, that it CAN be addicting. But, the Skelaxin isn't. I still don't take it because it makes me tired. I am on Buspar for anxiety, as well as a small dose of Clonopin. My Pharmacist is the one that finally shook his head and warned me that the things they have me on can all cause drowsiness. The Skelaxin I have only taken a few times, and I can assure you (since I know what being an addict is like) that there was no addictive qualities from the drug. It does make me tired and, from what I have experienced, I'd rather have the muscle pain than not be able to drive. So I don't take it. But I totally do not feel that it is addictive at all. So, if you need it, my opinion is to not worry about addiction.
Lisa