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Mood Swings, Irritable, Anger Issues. Stopped Alchol. Had Pancreojejunostomy. Alternate Medication?

hello i was using alcohol for the last 20 years and due to which had chronic and acute pancreatitis for which i was given fortwin and phenargan for pain relief,i also underwent a pancreojusjestonomy surgery done in 2006 and i got addicted to fortwin also ,my using of alcohol and fortwin together continued for 5 years. i went to a rehab for 2 months and am now clean totally for the last 2 and half months,but i think i have lot of mood swings and get irritated and angry on small small topics, though i have a firm mind not to start my old addictions again,do you i need some alternate medication??
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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Quitting alcohol and pentazocine (fortwin) can be difficult. Though the most severe withdrawals occur for a period of 1 to 3 weeks, there can be persistent or protracted withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing the use of these drugs. Such protracted withdrawal symptoms may last a few months.
Your body may need time to get adjusted to being drug free. There will be certain positive changes (such as feeling healthier and clearer in your thinking) while at the same time you can have mood swings and irritability.
You can consult your psychiatrist. He will talk to you and decide on what medication may best help you with your current problems without being addictive by themselves.
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Mood Swings, Irritable, Anger Issues. Stopped Alchol. Had Pancreojejunostomy. Alternate Medication?

Quitting alcohol and pentazocine (fortwin) can be difficult. Though the most severe withdrawals occur for a period of 1 to 3 weeks, there can be persistent or protracted withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing the use of these drugs. Such protracted withdrawal symptoms may last a few months. Your body may need time to get adjusted to being drug free. There will be certain positive changes (such as feeling healthier and clearer in your thinking) while at the same time you can have mood swings and irritability. You can consult your psychiatrist. He will talk to you and decide on what medication may best help you with your current problems without being addictive by themselves.