Wow. You're a better person than I am to cold turkey the fentanyl patch. Did you just stop it at 50 mcg? That's a HUGE drop!
I am currently using ativan 0.5. (and other scripts) I highly recommend seeking your doctors help. I was put on Fentynyl patch 50mcg for chronic back/nerve issues. After 3 nerve block/ joint procedures and almost 2 years, I requested to be taken off the patch and ripped it off 10/15/10 (with my doctor's help). Day 1-6 are the WORST! After being in bed for 6 days, days 7 & 8 seemed like it was over....WRONG! The pain is incredible in my neck/back and hip joints and my skin hurts! It's been 2 weeks and 1 day, doctor says it will be 30 days of this and total of 3-4 months until completely normal. I feel emotional, crazy, sad, mad, guilty and so much more! Still, I can say that it was and is the right thing to do!
does clozanepan or atievan help?
thanks so much. I don't want to use benzos to detox, I could become adicted to those too. But will do the other sugestions hope they help without benzos. God Bless
I would suggest also to add either epsom salt or kosher salt to the hot bath water in small quatities of 1/4 cup per bath or every other bath. They are both high in magnesium which is used to relax the muscles. (think premature labor, magnesium is given via IV to halt labor) It is needed for cellular metabolism, in the bodys production of energy and to aid in the flushing out of toxins. (do not take internally)
One could also take recommended doses of milk thistle to help aid the liver in removing the toxins from the body as well.
*with much respect and apprication*
Be sure to heed the warnings about amino acids with anti-depressants.
* [Warning. If you are on anti-Depressants, use medical supervision on L-Tyrosine, SamE and all mood enhancers. There can be a risk if taking L-Tyrosine, 5 HTP if you are on a tricyclic or a MAIO antidepressant's ...It can cause a spike in blood pressure.]
got it!!! Thanks so much!
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vicaddict
1/31/2007
C1 . For the Recipe, You'll need:
1. Valium (or another benzodiazepine such as Klonopin, Librium, Ativan or Xanax). Of these, Valium and Klonopin are best suited for tapering since they come in tablet form. Librium is also an excellent detox benzo, but comes in capsules, making it hard to taper the dose. Ativan or Xanax should only be used if you can't get one of the others.
2. Imodium (over the counter, any drug or grocery store).
3. L-Tyrosine (500 mg caps) from the health food store.
4. Strong wide-spectrum mineral supplement with at least 100% RDA of Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper and Magnesium.
5. Vitamin B6 caps.
6. Access to hot baths or a Jacuzzi (or hot showers if that's all that's available).
How to use the recipe:
Begin your detox with regular doses of Valium (or alternate benzo). Start with a dose high enough to produce sleep. Before you use any benzo, make sure you're aware of how often it can be safely taken. Different benzos have different dosing schedules. Taper your Valium dosage down after each day. The goal is to get through day 4, after which the worst WD symptoms will subside. You shouldn't need the Valium after day 4 or 5.
During detox, hit the hot bath or Jacuzzi as often as you need to for muscle aches. Don't underestimate the effectiveness of hot soaks. Spend the entire time, if necessary, in a hot bath. This simple method will alleviate what is for many the worst opiate WD symptom.
Use the Imodium aggressively to stop the runs. Take as much as you need, as often as you need it. Don't take it, however, if you don't need it.
At the end of the fourth day, you should be waking up from the Valium and experiencing the beginnings of the opiate WD malaise. Upon rising (empty stomach), take the L-Tyrosine. Try 2000 mgs, and scale up or down, depending on how you feel. You can take up to 4,000 mgs. Take the L-Tyrosine with B6 to help absorption. Wait about one hour before eating breakfast. The L-Tyrosine will give you a surge of physical and mental energy that will help counteract the malaise. You may continue to take it each morning for as long as it helps. If you find it gives you the "coffee jitters," consider lowering the dosage or discontinuing it altogether. Occasionally, L-Tyrosine can cause the runs. Unlike the runs from opiate WD, however, this effect of L-Tyrosine is mild and normally does not return after the first hour. Lowering the dosage may help.
With breakfast, take the mineral supplement.
As soon as you can force yourself to, get some mild exercise such as walking, cycling, swimming, etc. This will be hard at first, but will make you feel considerably better.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any medical complications, first check with your doctor before detoxing to verify that this regimen is safe for you.