Need advice on meds

[JBB]

Hi! I'm just starting out on this forum and am kind of lost. I have been reading some of the posts, but am confused as to what the best treatments are and how to start out trying some of them. I don't want to go to a doctor, as I don't want it on my medical history for obvious reasons (insurance, etc). If I start out by taking Kudzu, is there anything else I should be adding right away and what prescription medicine has been the most successful with the most people on here with the least side effects. I take several prescription medications, so don't want them to interact badly. I can tell you what all I'm taking if that will help. Thanks! :new:

[Siren136]

Need advice on meds

Hi JBB! Welcome to MWO! Can you tell us a little about your drinking history? There is a starter package you can order from the store on this site that some have found helpful. Shipping takes a while, so I chose to get the same sups but just from my local store.

If it's actual meds you're looking for, I suggest that you check in on the meds board here. I am on Antabuse and it has worked wonderfully for me. I also did not want anything on my medical record. I spoke with my Dr, "off-the-record" and let him know what I was doing. He was very supportive about it. I'm not on any other meds, though, so I definitely suggest you get some off the record advice about mixing meds. I'm not sure where you are located, but here in the States you can go into a Pharmacy and speak to a Pharmacist about meds interactions and they don't even have to know your name.

Also check into the Newbie's Nest for wonderful caring support nearly 24/7. It's a great place to be and to tell your story.

[kronkcarr]

Need advice on meds

Hi, JBB,

Welcome! There really is unlimited information here. I, too, would advise you to look at the medical threads. I didn't want anything on my record either and I wanted to take baclofen so my dr prescribed it for spasms. I have no insurance so I paid out of pocket. I had no problems with the process.

Look around and post where you think you can get the best help.

kronkcarr

[JBB]

Need advice on meds

[QUOTE=Siren136;1507691]Hi JBB! Welcome to MWO! Can you tell us a little about your drinking history?

Yes, I can tell you about my drinking history. I started out slowly (one glass of champagne nightly) for six months or so. This was in 2003. Gradually, I increased it until I am up to a whole bottle a night. My husband doesn't approve, but he works out of town so, unless he's home for the weekend, he doesn't know. Every now and then I drink a couple of glasses over a whole bottle. I think I do it for emotional reasons. I know I can go without it, because when I'm on vacation with my husband, I don't have a choice. However, I do have some internet Valium I use on those occasions so that I don't have withdrawal symptoms. I just take one a day so, evidently, I'm not plagued with seizures or DT's or anything. My kids are grown. I'm 67, so I live alone most of the time. I am like others I have read about on here. Every morning I tell myself I'm not going to drink today, but by late evening or night time, I break down & drink. I have gained considerable weight in my stomach from this and that bothers me the most, plus I know what it's doing to my liver, etc. Another thing is, I don't get hangovers, which is kind of a curse really. I also don't get hateful or crazy when I drink, so the only reason I need to quit is because of my family and my health. Any questions, just ask.:new::new: