Posted by Stan on October 22, 2003, at 0:44:32
In reply to Ultracet Nasty! Please help, posted by galkeepinon on October 21, 2003, at 19:03:39
> I took 2 yesterday and 1 today.
> I was up until 4am this morning and when I took it today, I layed down, found myself just 'drifting' off to sleep, then waking up, not really in REM.
> I 'woke up' in a puddle of sweat, and I have a terrible headache. I feel REALLY sick and out of it.
> Is this normal?
> has ANYONE felt this way on Ultracet?
> Please help.___________________________
gal,i would drop the ultracet like a hot potato -- i took it (actually ultram) for knee & back pain for several weeks, thinking that i might get accustomed to its "activating" effects, but alas, it was not to be. it is supposedly a *weak* NE reuptake inhibitor, but if you're extra-sensitive to increased NE, it most likely won't agree with you and you probably won't get used to it. i saw your previous post where you mentioned jitteriness and insomnia -- i had those problems too and they didn't go away. darn shame, cos it's a *great* pain reliever for moderate to moderately severe pain (at higher doses). many people do just fine on it -- coffee drinkers or those who take stimulant meds might not even notice its activating effects. it sounds like you're sensitive though, and might want to steer clear. i'd ask your doc for other suggestions to alleviate your pain (i'm unsure as to its location and severity and wouldn't know what to recommend for that reason).
Stan
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