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On Vicodine, Xanax, Flexeril For Years. Under Depression, Forgetting Things, Unable To Focus. Side Effects?

I have been on vicodine and xanax and flexeril for about 5 years, my current doses are 10/325 vicodine 4 times a day. I take the xanax .5mg avout once a day and the flexeril 10 mg once a day. (for nerve /back pain). the past 4 months I have been forgetting things, unfoucused and increscing depression... not getting bills paid, not keeping my house clean, and I feel like having a panic attack over reading mail and any paperwork. Could these be side effects of long term use?
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

The medicines you are having for the problems you feel are almost apt and they should give you good relief under normal circumstances. Usually the side effects you mention are not associated with these medication.
But you should be benefited with life style changes and meditation techniques to calm your mind and tackle panic attacks. Consult a psychotherapist for further advice. I can help you online if you desire so.
good luck.
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On Vicodine, Xanax, Flexeril For Years. Under Depression, Forgetting Things, Unable To Focus. Side Effects?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns The medicines you are having for the problems you feel are almost apt and they should give you good relief under normal circumstances. Usually the side effects you mention are not associated with these medication. But you should be benefited with life style changes and meditation techniques to calm your mind and tackle panic attacks. Consult a psychotherapist for further advice. I can help you online if you desire so. good luck.