Whats 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 would be if you didn’t ease your pain. Obviously take the minimum you need, but if you need them don’t worry. Julie – I used to take Seroxat and had a terrible time coming off it. Now I take Citalopram, but even if I miss one day, I start to feel the same withdrawal symptoms. Help me please… Dr Hilary: What’s critical with anti-depressants is whether your symptoms are really a side effect of the medication, or a
