Oxycontin and Drug Company

[seacrestkristi]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/20/oxycontin.plea.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories A very small amount of this oxycontin along with Xanax killed my 44 yr old childhood girlfriend this past Spring. I know in my heart she did not mean to die. I just know it. :angry: She had an 18 yr old son and a husband. I don't know why she had it, how she got it, where she got it from, anything. I hadn't seen her in years, and was way overdue for a visit. We were 500 miles a part. Anyhow, she will be missed by many, and I just want to warn people about this drug that is scary, and evidently way more addictive and dangerous than labeled by its maker. When I read this I just wanted to and . I am aware it has its uses with terminal illnesses however for other uses it sounds too dangerous, and also like lots of innocent people are dying from it. Just be careful of even prescribed drugs. It seems like everybody is on somethin' for somethin'. GGOM, !!! Isn't it normal to be a little depressed some times? There is a war goin' on with lotsa people dyin'. It's sad. A pill won't fix it. It may make us forget for a while though at the same time, may make us forget the other important stuff in our lives too. To think these big drug companies have lobbyists and cover ups is scary. I'm not tryin' to be too dramatic...I'm just sayin', careful be.

 

[Franny]

So sorry to hear about your friend. It is my belief that all drugs have become way to easy to obtain from most doctors without any thought of the long term effects. I have someone very close to me that is having a very rough time because of this very subject. The drug companies have way too much power imo! I hope you have someone you can talk to about this sad event..and you always have your sowal family.

 

[peapod1980]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/20/oxycontin.plea.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories A very small amount of this oxycontin along with Xanax killed my 44 yr old childhood girlfriend this past Spring. I know in my heart she did not mean to die. I just know it. :angry: She had an 18 yr old son and a husband. I don't know why she had it, how she got it, where she got it from, anything. I hadn't seen her in years, and was way overdue for a visit. We were 500 miles a part. Anyhow, she will be missed by many, and I just want to warn people about this drug that is scary, and evidently way more addictive and dangerous than labeled by its maker. When I read this I just wanted to and . I am aware it has its uses with terminal illnesses however for other uses it sounds too dangerous, and also like lots of innocent people are dying from it. Just be careful of even prescribed drugs. It seems like everybody is on somethin' for somethin'. GGOM, !!! Isn't it normal to be a little depressed some times? There is a war goin' on with lotsa people dyin'. It's sad. A pill won't fix it. It may make us forget for a while though at the same time, may make us forget the other important stuff in our lives too. To think these big drug companies have lobbyists and cover ups is scary. I'm not tryin' to be too dramatic...I'm just sayin', careful be.

Careful, you're starting to sound like Tom Cruise, there, kristi. ;-)
Seriously, I am very sorry about your friend. This issue has been discussed more than once on here, and I usually jump in because I think it's dangerous any time someone suggests avoiding drug therapy for depression. Don't confuse a little sadness with depression; they're not the same thing. People who medicate themselves enough to forget things are usually doing it with more than "a pill".

 

[Miss Kitty]

Amen, pea.

 

[yboi_kma]

I also think that oxycontin is way over prescribed for people along with Xanax. My husband was hooked on oxy when he was injured in the line of duty 5 yrs ago. The docs at UAB told him to take the pills before the hurt starts so he would not be in any pain. So every 4 hrs, he popped a pill. He never did know if there was pain or not for a long time. I saw a person i didnt know for a period of time and i didnt like what i saw. This drug made him so cold and un human like to us. The children thought he was stoned all the time. Very sad!! So i started replacing the pills with tylenol in his bottle and he never knew it. That is how much out of it he was. He didnt even noticed the pills were different. Within a month, he was back to his ole self and non dependent on any drugs.

I am very sorry your friend passed.We sometimes dont know they worries our friends and family has. They try and hide problems from others by taking meds as these. Xanax is a nerve pill and i also have friends that is on this. IF for some reason she misses her meds or runs out, i see her being very fidgety and nervous. Not someone i want to be around either. I just dont understand how people need these meds to live daily. Now granted i am not saying some people dont medically need meds like these, but to just go in and say to a doc, you are depressed and need some help is outrageous. A pill will not make your worries go away, will not solve your problems.

Please know you are in my prayers. I know you will m iss your friend dearly and you are very kind to try and warn people of this problem with easy to get drugs.

The drug for anti-inflamatory problems that caused so many strokes in patients that they took off the market in the past few years? Hubby had a stroke at age 42 due to this also. So we are very leary of what docs prescribe now. Not too much trust in the sytem now.

Ok i am off my vent also about these drugs. I just felt the need to add my story too since it hit home personally to me as well. God Bless you Kristi

 

[Cheering472]

Sadly I thought it was way to easy to get the pain pills. I have more oxycontin than you can imagine. When I was in pain every doctor was supplying me. I was in bed and my daughter was running to the drugstore for me with her hands full of perscriptions. When I got up on my feet and started seeing what all I had I was shocked. No one could possible need all the pain pills they gave me.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Sadly I thought it was way to easy to get the pain pills. I have more oxycontin than you can imagine. When I was in pain every doctor was supplying me. I was in bed and my daughter was running to the drugstore for me with her hands full of perscriptions. When I got up on my feet and started seeing what all I had I was shocked. No one could possible need all the pain pills they gave me.

Just horrible. I do think the discussion seacrestkristi brought up is dealing with two different subjects. If I am guessing correctly, pea didn't want her to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Depression kills.

 

[Rudyjohn]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/20/oxycontin.plea.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories A very small amount of this oxycontin along with Xanax killed my 44 yr old childhood girlfriend this past Spring. I know in my heart she did not mean to die. I just know it. :angry: She had an 18 yr old son and a husband. I don't know why she had it, how she got it, where she got it from, anything. I hadn't seen her in years, and was way overdue for a visit. We were 500 miles a part. Anyhow, she will be missed by many, and I just want to warn people about this drug that is scary, and evidently way more addictive and dangerous than labeled by its maker. When I read this I just wanted to and . I am aware it has its uses with terminal illnesses however for other uses it sounds too dangerous, and also like lots of innocent people are dying from it. Just be careful of even prescribed drugs. It seems like everybody is on somethin' for somethin'. GGOM, !!! Isn't it normal to be a little depressed some times? There is a war goin' on with lotsa people dyin'. It's sad. A pill won't fix it. It may make us forget for a while though at the same time, may make us forget the other important stuff in our lives too. To think these big drug companies have lobbyists and cover ups is scary. I'm not tryin' to be too dramatic...I'm just sayin', careful be.

I can see where you would be sad and confused in the death of your friend. I am so sorry for your loss.

Yes, it is normal for some to be depressed some of the time. But there are those where depression can be crippling. I for one, am very thankful for my Zoloft that I've taken for the past 8 years. My husband and son are also very thankful. I'm not sure where I'd be if it were not for the Rx. Those who are dependent on antidepressants should also be in some kind of talk therapy. Depression is something one cannot even begin to explain or understand.

I will say that none of my dr's. who treat me for back pain or arthritic pain, will NOT give me anything like oxycontin because of my history. Thankfully, I've had some very outstanding docs.!! And that's where it starts.

So anyway, for me, a pill (along with other forms of therapy) and an understanding spouse, has helped me.

It's just so much more complicated as it's an invisible disease.

Adding an addendum here after reading Ms. Kitty's post. It is 2 different topics here. But this is why my doc's won't prescribe the pain meds. because of the addiction rate.

 

[Cheering472]

Just horrible. I do think the discussion seacrestkristi brought up is dealing with two different subjects. If I am guessing correctly, pea didn't want her to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Depression kills.

You're right Kitty. Pea speaks wisely.

 

[peapod1980]

but to just go in and say to a doc, you are depressed and need some help is outrageous. A pill will not make your worries go away, will not solve your problems.

I am beyond amazed at the level of misunderstanding people have about how antidepressants work. yboi_kma, I only assume you've never taken them. It's distressing to me that people assume others go on antidepressants because they want "happy pills" or to escape from their lives. Nothing could be further than the truth; it's more typical the drugs pull people from the depths and restore them to normal--and that's best-case scenario.
Lynne, I also am amazed at your story. It's disheartening, but I'm so glad you came through it all right.