The first is Vicodin. This is a narcotic, which works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain. The upshot of this is that pain is reduced. The first time I tried this I was completely underwhelmed. It wasn't even that effective at reducing the pain, and I didn't feel like I was doing illegal drugs at all. I've gotten better highs from the adrenaline rush following a close call with my zipper fly. The following morning I woke up at 4:30 AM and I couldn't get back to sleep, since I slept so much the day after my surgery. So, I tried another Vic and slept like a rock for the next 5-6 hours.
Last night I was having allergy problems, so I took a Zyrtec-D with my bedtime Vicodin. That was an interesting experience. I don't know the neuroscience behind the response, but I had crazy-ass dreams all night, and I kept waking up feeling paranoid or something. I was on the brink of sleep and wakefullness the whole time. My body temperature skyrocketed and I was soon wearing only shorts, with all my blankets strewn to the side, and a single tissue remaining as my only covers.
Posted by mill1991 at January 29, 2005 10:46 AM
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