Re: Opioids While Working In Healthcare?
From: Angie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Sep 26 10:10:25 2004
Yeah, tolerance is a tricky thing. I had a colonoscopy a few years back
and they lightly sedated me. It took a while for me to go to sleep and
then I woke up about a minute before he finished. The nurse said
something like "I can't believe how awake you are! Most people fall
asleep right away and don't wake up until well after the procedure is
over". I wasn't even taking any kind of narcotics back then! My mom is
the same way. I used to be unable to take Percocet or Vicodin without
throwing up but over the years I guess my body has gotten used to it. It
sucks!!
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Angie
At Sun, 26 Sep 2004, Robin wrote:
>
>At Thu, 23 Sep 2004, Lea wrote:
>>
>>If a person is prescribed a particular medication and takes it
>>accordingly and the dosage is properly regulated there should be no
>>problems with impairment.
>
>Not necessarily. Some people, even when on low doses, can be impaired
>(difficulty staying awake for instance). It is amazing how opiates can
>affect your reflexes. I was on a good amount for Pancreatitis, and
>after having my pancreas removed, I was able to start to decrease my
>dose. It was amazing how my reflexes came back. I thought they were
>fine, but I was very wrong. Now, if not taken according to
>instructions, one MAY become addicted (not dependant). If they see they
>are taking more and more, even when the pain is not there, then there is
>another issue going on all together.
>
>>That is why prescriptions are written and why
>>there are dosage guidelines. 10 mg to a petite woman will have a far
>>different effect than 10mg to a football player.
>
>Tolerance plays a role in this one, Leah. When I went in for my surgery
>to remove my pancreas, the Chief Resident said if he took what I took,
>he would be out on the floor. I am much smaller than him (I am 5ft,
>115lbs and wear a 4P. He is about 5'11 and weighs about 165 lbs).
>
>>It's only common sense for anyone taking a NEW medication (as in,
>>they've never taken it before) that carries cautions about driving, etc.
>>they should try it out for a few days to see how they >react to it.
>
>Very true!
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