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Methadone Withdrawal and how long it last
I am a methadone addict. I have been a patient in a clinic now for about 7 months. I started this program to get off of other types of pain pills (loratab, vicidon,ect.). I am now taking 40mg. of methadone a day. I want to stop taking this poison immediately. I haven't had any methadone for almost 24hrs. and I know it is only going to get MUCH worse. I am wondering if this is a safe way to stop this. I know I have the optoin to detox, but I really just don't want to take this anymore if it is possible. I'm ready to get my life back and to become myself again (something I haven't been for the 4 yrs. I have been addicted to pain pills). Please let me know what you think of my idea to stop cold turkey!!!!
I am going to give it to you strait, this detox is bad. I would presume that your not in full w/d just yet with it being only 24hrs. I remember it taking almost 2 days before they hit full force with methadone. The reason for this is the drugs long half life. It staying in your system a lot longer than perc/vics/oxys - thus it takes longer to detox from it.
I have been in your shoes, and it was by far the worst detox I had, only because it seemed to last longer.
With all that said - it can be done. Its not going to be fun, but if you really are sick and tired of being "sick and tired" - you can do this. I promise.
One good thing you got going for you is that your on a relativly small dose. That will help a lot.
Please feel free to e-mail me chad-***@****
if I can be of any assistance at all.
I have been in your shoes, and it was by far the worst detox I had, only because it seemed to last longer.
With all that said - it can be done. Its not going to be fun, but if you really are sick and tired of being "sick and tired" - you can do this. I promise.
One good thing you got going for you is that your on a relativly small dose. That will help a lot.
Please feel free to e-mail me chad-***@****
if I can be of any assistance at all.
I only know what I've read, which is that stopping methadone abruptly is generally not considered to be dangerous as it is really just another opiate. However, I have read in several places that methadone w/d is difficult because of the duration of physical symptoms for the reasons Chad pointed out.
Should you choose the cold turkey route (certainly a viable option), I would recommend calling in a support system (forum, family, friends, programs, God), take your vitamins, keep Immodium and Gatorade on hand, and eat bananas every day that you are able to eat.
Most importantly, I hope that, once you are quit, you will always stay quit. Use whatever means necessary, but always remember the goal - to keep your quit!
Should you choose the cold turkey route (certainly a viable option), I would recommend calling in a support system (forum, family, friends, programs, God), take your vitamins, keep Immodium and Gatorade on hand, and eat bananas every day that you are able to eat.
Most importantly, I hope that, once you are quit, you will always stay quit. Use whatever means necessary, but always remember the goal - to keep your quit!
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