Tramadol now being tracked along with opioids
Since many of us take Tramadol for arthritis or other issues now that we cannot take NSAIDs, I thought people might like to know that many states are adding Tramadol, which is now a schedule IV drug, to the narcotic drugs they track to reduce "doctor shopping" and other narcotic abuse. No, I am not in any way implying that anyone here is abusing anything. I just like to be aware of what aspects of my life the government is tracking!
Ohio recently added it to the list, and I know from friends that it was already being tracked in New York and Maryland. (All states except Missouri have some kind of state-wide tracking database.) Some states also track benzodiazepines (Xanax, etc.) used for anxiety because of the potential for abuse.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
I can count on the fingers of one hand how many times I take any sort of pain relief or anti-anxiety in a YEAR - so at this point, I have no fears about asking for Vicodin or Xanax when I feel I need it. However ... I really am in a quandry about this -
On the one hand I do think *some* people abuse these drugs and not just people who are addicted to other drugs, but the housewife in Backwater, USA etc ... I really don't think people understand what OTC drugs like Tylenol and Ibuprofen do too their body long term, let alone stronger, more addictive narcotics.
On the other hand, I do think there are a handful of people who do have daily pain and are now going to be looked at suspiciously because of their recurring prescriptions.
I asked my doctor for Xanax in June when I was due in court (not as a defendent!!!) and she prescribed 20 of the lowest dose, I still have 16 of those in my purse .... but I have friends who have repeat prescriptions and don't use them every day - some doctors do seem to hand them out like candy!
Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist
I'm guessing kinda the same thing as "anytown, USA"
Maureen Tired of Living my Life in the Dark
Yep! Cos any of you who "know" me know how true that is LOL ...
I hate the country I CHOOSE to live in, I hate my boyfriend and I particularly hate my kids ... In fact, I hate it so much, I applied and am halfway to becoming a citizen.
THAT's how much I hate the good ol' US of A ....
Proud Feminist, Atheist, LGBT friend, and Democratic Socialist
hahahhahaa now that REALLY made me lol I hope you know I was just cracking a joke, cuz sometimes people read into things that people say and find offense. I just find it funny
Maureen Tired of Living my Life in the Dark