Dr Violette

How long does it take to withdraw from Tramadol 400mg?

Question posted by gotsalt7 on 19 Oct 2009 • 49 answers

Related support groups: pain, tramadol, fibromyalgia

Dr Violette's response: i've heard many people becoming addicted to this drug. Physical addication is over rather quickly compared to the desire to continue taking it again,you should seek professional help good luck

I am in severe back pain all the time, I have moderate scoliosis, moderate bone degeneration, and?

Question posted by carolyn17... on 28 Apr 2010 • 7 answers

Related support groups: pain, back pain, scoliosis

Dr Violette's comment: call your insurance and get a list of pain specialist and/or pain management doctors. then have your primary doctor make a referal to the doctor you wish to go to. and make your appt and ck out that doc

How long does one adderal capsule stay in your system?

Question posted by puddleofm... on 29 Apr 2010 • 2 answers

Dr Violette's answer: by capsule i assume you mean the adderall xr, this will stay in your system technically 8-10 hours but for a drug test it may show up till 72 hours.

What is the benefit of using Cipralex instead of Celexa ?

Question posted by BMendrin on 26 Apr 2010 • 1 answer

Related support groups: celexa, anxiety and stress

Dr Violette's comment: by the way, chemically, these medications are very similar

What is the benefit of using Cipralex instead of Celexa ?

Question posted by BMendrin on 26 Apr 2010 • 1 answer

Related support groups: celexa, anxiety and stress

Dr Violette's answer: cipralex is lexapro lexapro does have a reputation for helping with anxiety but all ssri meds do, basically a lot is trial and error, which med your body responds to best. each has its pros and cons but again it depends on how your body responds, ...

How does pamelor compare to desipramine? Are they interchangeable?

Question posted by Susan3 on 28 Apr 2010 • 1 answer

Related support groups: pamelor, desipramine, depression

Dr Violette's answer: both are tricyclic antidepressants both work on norepeniphrene and a little on serotonin. used for depression and also some types of pain. they are the same class and work similar but are different meds so i would not say they are interchangeable ...

I am in severe back pain all the time, I have moderate scoliosis, moderate bone degeneration, and?

Question posted by carolyn17... on 28 Apr 2010 • 7 answers

Related support groups: pain, back pain, scoliosis

Dr Violette's response: yes unfortunately this may take time. go to a pain specialist or pain management. do all the tests they have you do and request more if necessary. in my case my mri didnt show "enough" for them to prescribe opiods but i had PAIN i requested an EMG ...

Beside's pain medication what are some good suggestions on pain relief for instance exercises?

Question posted by Anonymous on 29 Apr 2010 • 4 answers

Related support groups: pain, herniated disc

Dr Violette's response: Yoga!!! You can research the poses and just do the ones that help you. Be careful though with bends and always check with your doctor about the poses first.

What type of allergy medication can I take with wellbutrin XL?

Question posted by Lynnette ... on 29 Apr 2010 • 5 answers

Related support groups: abilify, lexapro, wellbutrin, wellbutrin xl, allergies

Dr Violette's answer: always talk to your pharmacist but i would stay away from pseudophedrine

How much should be taken daily for sleep and has anyone noticed weight gain using L-Tryptophan?

Question posted by Bubba_NJ on 5 Dec 2009 • 2 answers

Related support groups: fibromyalgia, sleep disorders, tryptophan, sleep, weight, obesity, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), ...

Dr Violette's response: have your dr. send you for a sleep study. I couldnt take it anymore so i went for the study and i have alpha sleep disorder which i found out is common in people with fibromyalgia. Basically it means you're not really sleepingThen get a referal for ...