This is a really old post. If you post your question you will get a ton of help.
I have experienced Vicodin lose effectiveness during regular use and have had to take more to achieve the same level of pain reduction (I've never taken more than 3 regular strength pills at a dose). I figure that's my body building a resistance to the chemical. How long would I have to stay off Vicodin to eliminate the resistance effect? And while that is happening, can I take a different type of pain reliever or will that interfere with the drying out period? Thanks.
I was told by a local detox clinic that it can stay in your system up to 14 days. As for cleaning yourself.. The best way is to just STOP. I did see a detox box for sale at Target for about $10.00. It is a 7 day process to clean out your whole body. Now IM not positive that it would help you pass your test. You could call and ask the pharmacy. My opinion is to take something safe and healthy. Good luck, Heather
Vicodin is a short acting opiate and I know that in a standard urinalysis 10 drug screen for employment it is not designed to pick up on lower dosing drugs like prescriptions, it is better at detecting higher quantity opiates like heroin... I have working in medical for 10 years and I am drug tested randomly throughout the year and I was taking 20-30 vicodin es everyday and I have never failed a drug test to date.
You are doing all the right things.
I found that drinking warm water was a way to get more water into my system to flush out the opiates.
I don't know how long the viocdin will stay in your system; but, that will be different than for how long it can be tested for. I suspect the opiates stay in the system well after when tests can detect them.
~George~