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Here are acceptable medications for the chemically dependent: 

You must be very proactive in volunteering information to doctors in order to be prescribed safe medications for the chemically dependent. It is almost like they sometimes do not pay attention. Even when I have made my wishes known in hospital or doctor situations, I have been prescribed addictive medications. Here is a list of 'safe' medications for people who have an Addiction. Please do not be scared, shy or embarassed in making your wishes not to be prescribed addictive mood altering drugs quite clear to medical personnel.

Antihistamines

Allegra Clarinex Claritin Zyrtec

Pain Relievers

Aleve Anaprox Aspirin Ibuprofen Imitrex Maxalt Motrin Naprosyn Tardadol Tylenol

Muscle Relaxers

Baclofen Norflex Robaxin Skelaxin

Psychiatric  Medications

Buspar Campral ash Celexa Cymbalta Depakote Deysyrel Effexor Effexor XR Elavil Gabitril Geodon Lamictal Lexapro Lithium Luvox

Neurontin Paxil Prozac Remeron Risperadal Seoquel Sinequan Strattera Symbiax Tegretol Topomax Trazedone Wellbutrin XL Zoloft Zyprexa

Disclaimer Last Updated: February 1, 2007- DISCLAIMER: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read.

Medications for the Chemically Dependent

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