I think i am addicted to Robotussin Gells and Coricidin HBP C&C. Am i destroying my body by taking large doses
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dont take the ones with guaifenesin or pseudoephedrine. guaifenesin will dehydrate you and that is defineatly bad for your health. pseudoephedrine is the same as ephedra, the weight loss drug that was banned from the market a few years ago, but the bonding is different so instead of effecting your whole cns it just hits your sinuses. very similar to methamphetamine in structure, and is usually what its made out of. excessive use can result some of the same effects as extended use of ephedra and methamphetamine so thats bad too. \nhonestly its not that great of a high, and its not addictive.
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Don't you know how bad that junk is????!!!! It is highly addictive and destroys the brain tissue. It also makes you paranoid and hostile. You need to seek help!!! I hope you get busted!!!
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i have a very similar problem. and i am being serious about this. i take Valium and klonopin, there is a big change. i do not take them everyday. you will have to talk to a doctor to get them. you might as well talk to a psychiatrist who knows new types of medications available. i found out my family doctor really did not know what he was talking about. and all of that happy feelings, deep breathing stuff did nothing for me except make me angry
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I feel it is possible mentally but have no proof that they are physically addicting.  I have prescription strength ibuprofen and take it pretty regular.  As far as I know there are no physical addictions related to ibuprofen, but if it works as well for you as it does me, it can be mentally addicting.  Too much of anything is bad for your health, so try and "maintain" with the ibuprofen.
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Yes! I had to call my Doctor and ask to be put on something else! I could not sleep and was crying about everything! Once I was off that stuff I was just fine! It's good that you are listening to your body because this medicine might be doing\nyou more harm then good even if it's just a few days.
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Don't trust me or your doctor but pro-biotics are harmless compared to even an asiprin. Do your own research and discover the truth for yourself. If I told you that Chemo-Therapy was the best thing for your condition, would you believe me? If it is food then it is probably not going to injure you.
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dude, stop doing it. i m addicted and then, if u cant stop, ure hand joints willl start hurting. but... mas is a good feelin
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I am and have been for several years now. Over the past year, they have switched mine around so much that I have definitely had some of those effects. It depends on the kind though. As long as you keep your doctor informed, take them every day like you are supposed to, and never just drop them cold turkey, you should be ok. \n\nI was always very wired on Welbutrin and oppositly always tired on paxil. You may have to try a couple types before you find one that is perfect for you, but give them a couple months to reach full potency in your system. It is well worth the struggle once you start to feel like you are in control of yourself again! Trust me, I've been depress for almost 15 years now. I finally admitted it and got treatment a couple of years ago and it has made a world of difference. Make sure you have a good therapist to talk to as well. \n\nOff topic, I really like your avatar. I've seen it a couple times and it always stood out!
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Yes...and know of others who did as well...the stuff is handed out like candy, we all want a quick fix, or to believe we are messed up and need help... but really, we need our loving friends and family, physical activity, creative outlets (journalling, art, ) and maybe sharing with others in a supportive setting. You are not alone here! I never went higher than the 34.5 starter dose, experienced panic attacks, more anxiety and irrational thinking than ever...I just realized I needed to accept whatever apin I was going through, grieve, weep, heal and move on. I tossed the stuff and went to a homeopath instead...and keep active! Natural endorphins will get you through in the end...best wishes.
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I took it for a short time....for depression. I had headaches, and gained weight.  Also, when I stopped taking it...my hearing kept going in and out.  I kept hearing this zzip..zzzip...I could actually feel a strange vibration going thru my head...and that's when I figured out it was my hearing....fading in and out.  Really weird.  And they say it is not habit forming....but, then they say "well, you can't just stop taking it..you have to be weaned off of it."  If that's not an addiction....then explain that one to me!! I ended up just going to a counselor and now I am doing great....I just had to have someone not involved with my life to help me figure things out.
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You need to bring this to attention of your physician and I can;t believe that your pharmacy has not caught on to this.  Most physicians also will realize when a patient begins to overuse their daily doses and if your physician has never brought this over usage to your attention than I suggest you speak to him and let him know what predicament you are in.  I took pain medications for many years and I became addicted and no one saw it around me.  It is the most painful of all things I ever had to do because I was diagnosed with a disease and I needed that relief.  It has been almost 6 years and I havent treated my pain with anything but advil, tylenol and the odd pain pill given to me by the hospital when I deem necessary.  I took over 100 prescibed pain pills a week.  It wasn't until I had pain that I was medicating myself for that almost killed me and sent me into emergency surgery that I realized what I had done.  You need to get help!  If you don't get help, you will only need more and one day, you won't get them.  You risk your own life each day by what you are doing.  If you take it for that pain that it wasn't precribed for it will hurt you.  And if your pain doesn't seem better, you will need more and eventually, your body won't tolerate it and you will have to move on to another pain medication.  It may take away your pain and give you that euphoric "everything feels good" sensation...but it won't in time.
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Be very careful taking products like this.  Have you talked to your doctor?  Do it the safe way, under a doctor's supervision.
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It's called drug-use, Honey...and you should really get help. :(
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i tried it  a couple of times a few years ago....don't do it...the stuff makes you feel invincible and super human, i can see why ppl get addicted to it and for that reason avoid it. its a false sense of power and deceives you into believing you are omnipotent. scary how it completely consumes you.
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thats so not good, why would you do that? im sorry i just had to ask i think you defientley need to speak with whichever kind of doctor gave you those pills and they should have went over how to take them with you more thorougly. taking for at one time can be very damaging towards your body and mess you period up for a while. i think you need to get on the phone with them and find out what to do its there job to tell you how to use them, and your job to read the instructions. k-t and im sorry they went very thorough but atleast now you know
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I'm addicted too. You can try to slowly cut back on your intake. Maybe that will help. That's what I've been trying to do but I tend to revert back to drinking it all day long.
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If you have them repeatedly, you need to see a dr. about it.  I did and its the best thing.  They put me on a treatment program using a few different meds for about 6 months.    I have not had migranes in years.  Mine were from stress. Try yoga or some type of exercise if you are stressed! Both of these help!  Stay away from triggers like perfumes.  Sometimes foods cause them, like strawberries, wines and beers (the sulfites cause them) and chocolate.  My sister gets them if she eats foods with MSG (monosodium glutimate) it's a flavor enhancer that is in alot of seasonings and foods like chips, flavored crackers, etc.  Please go see a Dr. if you can!  I sincerely hope you feel better very soon!