“Is it healthy to treat depression with pain medication?”
I am a 30 year old female who has depression but has lowered the symptoms by taking pain medicine. It has helped but I take a decent amount.
4 Answers
Pain medication should not be taken for depression because the effect is short-lived and one can rapidly develop a tolerance and require increased dosing.
It's the road to addiction. Don't do it.
Opioids can indeed help mood in many people, but you're playing with fire. The effect diminishes over time, and cutting back or stopping the opioids can be difficult and uncomfortable. Please find a competent physician who can help you find proper antidepressant medication.
See if this link helps:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/pain-and-depression/faq-20057823
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/pain-and-depression/faq-20057823
