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Posted by: GUYUTE on 2008-12-16, 20:55:36
Maybe. First, I'm assuming he's on maintenance therapy, not chronic pain treatment. Let me know if I am wrong, and my apologies if I am, but it doesn't change the following advice. The problem is that he's being treated for an addictive disorder - therefore, most doctors will be reluctant to prescribe him anything. He could try certain anti-depressants, but most of those actually decrease sex drive in most people. He would have to speak to a doctor about this, in order to factor in any health issues he may be having. I was going to recommend Yohimbine, but it is not safe to use with methadone, due to cardiac and blood pressure issues. Viagra is an option, but it only helps get an erection, it doesn't increase actual sex-drive. Has he considered Suboxone or Subutex treatment? He would have fewer side effects and he could take home a month supply at a time, avoiding the horrible hassle of the clinic. It's not cheap, office visits are usually $100 for 120 tablets, and each tablet is $5. Still, he can get by easily on 4mg, half a tablet each day. We fill scripts for some people every two weeks at a cost of $60. They make one script last 2-3 months. Good luck, and it's very good of you to support him through this. Opiod addiction can be horrible, addicts need good friends. |
