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Feb 01, 2012, 12:04 AM
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I hurt my back yesterday and my doctor prescribed lortab. I had never taken it before so he told me it might make me drowsy so to be careful driving etc. Well it has done just the opposite. I am absolutely wired. I've been up since 5 am, worked 16 hours with my back screaming and I'm in no way tired. I'm starting with the racing thoughts and crazy ideas. I took 2mg of ativan and that has done nothing. I'm wondering is it just a coincidence that I'm cycling so soon after the last time or is it the lortab ?
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Feb 01, 2012, 12:16 AM
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Yes, it can definitely cause mania. I take a lot of pain meds and I have an adverse reaction to the side effects: hyper arousal, not tiredness. You might want to discuss with your doc.
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Feb 01, 2012, 01:04 AM
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It doesn't cause mania with everyone. I take high doses of pain meds and neither of them have triggered mania in me. Perhaps it is one of those side effects not everyone gets?
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Feb 01, 2012, 11:30 AM
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Sometimes even just the initial injury and pain can cause mood symptoms. Any injury or illness that disrupts our normal routines, especially in regards to sleep or diet or exercise, can trigger an episode. I had a cold during a depressive episode in December and the lack of sleep triggered my ramping into a mixed episode. It doesn't take much to tip our proverbial apple carts.
I hope you feel better soon.
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Feb 01, 2012, 01:52 PM
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Yes Loratab can I take then for my fibro when the pain is too much to bear ,, about have the time they get me so wired im flying high ...least my house gets cleaned LOL
But yes any new meds from any doctor can cause our moods to shift up down or all around .. Good luck let us know how your doing 
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