Posted 9/10/2014 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
So I am wanting to get some depression under control and have a discussion over in the depression section. It doesn't seem like there are many choices while taking Tramadol.
Just today I called for a refill on my Tramadol, which is my BT pain med right now.
Would it be reasonable at my next appointment with my pain management doctor to ask for a different BT pain med so that my depression can be treated without the risk of serotonin syndrome? If so, what might be the next BT med to be tried? I'm thinking hydrocodone but the only issue with that is that it causes me to become extremely irritable to a point that just isn't acceptable to me or my family. If I said that to my pain management doc would she think I'm looking for stronger drugs or take me seriously with that side effect? I can only guess, but I would assume the next med mentioned would be oxycodone. I think I can be okay with that since I will only be taking it as needed.
How do you guys/gals think I should handle this situation?