Are Dotheipin and Solpadol addictive?
Dr Hilary: Any drug is potentially addictive some more than others. Pain killers like Solpadol, if taken regularly, and in large quantities can become addictive. Dotheipin, an anti-depressant, won’t become addictive if it’s taken appropriately for the right reasons. Never take any medicine in a dose more than you need or for longer than you need. Glyn: What’s the best method to fight prescription drugs addiction? Dr Hilary: First of all talk to your doctor for help in whining yourself off the drugs. Help can also come in the form of psychotherapy and anxiety management, but sometimes a stepwise reduction over an agreed period of time is the best way forward. Anon – I have cysts on my lungs and I have been taking Nurofen Plus for the pain – can this be addictive? Dr Hilary: I think it’s unlikely that you will become addicted to Nurofen Plus because you’re taking it for good solid appropriate reasons. You have to ask what the alternative treatment would be and what your quality of life w
