I'm not abusing the medication. I have been taking it as prescribed for a long time. My doctor is aware that I want off this med but has in turn prescribed Ultram and I don't want to be on Ultram either because I hear it's addictive. Since she doesn't seem to hear me, I thought I'd come here for some advice. I go to a community health center so I am stuck with the same doctor. I cannot switch physicians and I cannot afford to seek a doctor outside of the clinic.