Stadol NS

[Linda64]

I started taking Stadol NS in 1992 and in May of 2001 I stopped it.  I am having bladder control problems and wondered if this was maybe a symptom of the damage caused by this drug?  I was certainly addicted to this medication and was using at least a bottle a month for the last 2 years I took it.  Anyone with other symptoms from long term use of Stadol NS please comment.

[Witchywoman]

Restoril and Oxazepam (serax) are both benzos. I'm kinda suprised that your Doc told you to take both, since they are very similar to each other. I'm glad that you are able to get some sleep, but do be careful, as you don't want to end up with a benzo addiction on top of it all, and the body can get addicted to them pretty fast.

I've recently discovered a sleep aid that works very well for me.
It's a nutrional supplement called Gaba.  At first I tried it and it did not do a damn thing. But I learned that it does not cross the blood brain barrier unless it is bonded with niacinamide and inostol (both of which are b vitamins). When I just added a bcomplex tablet to the Gaba, I got a slightly improved effect, but not much.  So then I moved on to the Twinlab brand of Gaba. The capsule has Gaba which is chemically bonded somehow with niacinamide and inostol.  This lets the Gaba hitch a ride over across the blood brain barrier, and at least for me, works extremely well.  I'm suddenly able to get deep, restful sleep, and I wake up feeling refreshed and good.  

Just thought I'd share my experience with this one...it might not work for everyone, but it is worth a try. Just be sure to buy the Twinlab brand, it is called "Gaba Plus" and clearly states on the front label that it contains niacinamide and inostol.  It is non addictive.

WW

[skipper]

groovy:
again my proof readin (lack of) makes an ass out of me. what i ment
to say was " i too would do a mentle doubletake if i were asked "do
you have legitimate issues?" i know i can be abrasave and sarcas-
tic, i just hope you realise i wasn't trying to be
kip

[skipper]

groovy:
please accept my apology. i ment to ask if you had any legitimate
pain issues. my poor typeing (and proof reading skills) are my only
excuse. i too would take offence if someone asked me if i had legit
pain issues i certainly would do a "mentle double take!"

again please forgive what must have been a wierd and distasteful
post. i hope only the best for you in your recovery!

keep an angel on your shoulder
kip

[Seamstress]

Thanks groovy.  Are those benzos? If so, be careful.  Don't take long term.

[1fortheroad]

that last post was an answer to your question.  sorry i addressed it to the wrong name...

[1fortheroad]

the sleep aid is called restoril, and it really works well.  he also gave me an antianxiety called oxazepam (serax), so i take taht one first, and then a couple minutes before i go to bed i take the restoril...i have never slept like this before, and i'm not all groggy in the morning.