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Med. question

JennS
JennS
I have a friend who has severe arthritis and takes pain medication. He said he was also taking an anti-anxiety med. I don't know the name of the meds. This is what I want to know. When I first knew him he was very sweet and friendly. Lately his personality seems really flat compared to before. would anti-anxiety meds. do this?
DeeTOOL13
DeeTOOL13
most likely
deleted_user
deleted_user
Some anxiety meds can cause flatness, some pain meds can cause flatness. So I guess maybe just ask him what the heck he's on. :-P
DailyWeakness
DailyWeakness
All of my meds I took/take make me the same FLAT (I'm talking BP related)
On some of them I had no emotions/feelings at all
NOTHING, DEAD NO NEED FOR CPR
GinaWonders
GinaWonders
Long term pain, alone - can change everything!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes they can. Is there an alternative for the arthritis med? such as Remicaid?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It could be meds. It could be the long term pain. It could be something else showing up.

For example, and only an example, it is not unheard of for people who suffer long term pain to self medicate and form an addiction, that could be what is being seen. Just an example, not suggesting anything about your friend.

I suggest talking to them about it and have them talk to their doctor.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Are you good enough friends with him to share your concerns? I would suggest that. Tell him what you told us and suggest he see his doctor(s) to get more answers on his symptoms.