BuyerBeware
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Reged: 10/31/02
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Earlier this week I began to realize the effects of an upper respiratory infection - sore throat, stuffy nose, and the host of generally miserable feelings associated with such illnesses. And then a funny thing happened to me - I ran out of hydrocodone. [My (former) OP kept insisting that my medication had been shipped when in fact it had not and I trusted them - even that little part about we're having trouble with sending out tracking numbers]. I was only without my medication for about 28-30 hours but within that short time I began to develop the flu like symptoms of withdrawal on top of the other symptoms. Now, although I have my hydro again I feel the infection is spreading down into my lungs. My PC doc has had me on an antibiotic since Tuesday. It seemed to be working fine until I ran out of hydro. Now, I wonder if going through withdrawal (even a short phase) can intensify an existing infection?
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junebug101
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Reged: 03/27/03
Posts: 69
Loc: NY
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Don't think it will have an effect on the infections, but I wouldn't be surprised if you feel yucky. Side effects of w/d are flu-like, including sneezing, achiness, general malaise. But don't take a chance with your lungs. If you think the antibiotics aren't working see your PCP. YOu don't want to be faced w/ pneumonia. Just my 2 cents! 
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krustybone
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Reged: 12/02/03
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Loc: southeast usa
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Not sure if it will intensify the infection, but it will surely make you feel alot worse. I went through withdrawl 3 times; not much fun. Now i'm carefull not to take hydro for more than 3 days in a row; then don't take anything for atleast 4 days. This way if i'm ever out of meds i won't have to go through that hell again. Good luck & feel better
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uga81
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Reged: 02/10/03
Posts: 220
Loc: North Georgia
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Who knows? You may have the flu!
It is going around.
uga81
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