Welcome to NeuroTalk, red potato.
Sounds bad.
I don't understand how it's still prescribed so much.
I'm in Australia and there's some tv show about it this week somewhere talking about the dangers and terrible effects. I must find out and try to watch it if I can. I've not had a doctor suggest it for my pain yet, but I know the day will come. I've read about the problems for so long now here that I know I'll never take it.

Look after yourself. Hope it's all out of your system fast.