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lorcet/ lortab addiction and withdrawals
by JJHA, Jul 08, 2007 12:00AM
ive been on three different strengths of hydrocodone , 10/325, 10/500, and 10/650. my addiction doesnt really seem severe but it still feel like its an addiction. im prescribed 4 a day but sometimes take 6, i feel like i have to stop before i get extremely out of hand but im concerened about the withdrawals. Im currently going through flushed and blurry vision but wonder how long it will last? and if my chronic pain will feel the same after ive gotten off them. Is there any treatment or medication that will help me through the way?
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anyway...i've been told that going cold turkey is an option at our level of hydro intake. I tried c/t but felt very sick, flu like sick. My body hurt so bad, especially my knees, the problem I had to treat in the first place. However, after day 4 you will really feel yourself again. I am currently taking some methadone, no more than 10mg a day and plan to do this for 2 more days. I have been told not to even go this route so I personally recommend it, yet haven't experienced and problems with it. A total of 4 days is my focus. Methadone is SO SO SO dangerous, be careful. I Plan to take 5mg tomorrow and 2mg the next day.
If sleep is hard for you a benzo like vallium (10mg max) works well. Drink plenty of water and eat fruits. Allow yourself time to lie around and feel sh**ty because you will. If you can, take walk, go swimming, get some sort of excersie. Nothing that is painfully hard, but just to try and get some endorphins back in ya naturally.
Good Luck
I am on day 5 without any hydros and still feel anxious. I was taking 2-4, 5/500, Lortabs for chronic pain for almost 3 years. I would recommend a taper probram. Take your usual dosage today and begin to reduce the amout slowly over a period of time..say 2 months. SOme people recommend going cold turkey but that can be a bitc*. Stay on this board for help. There are lots of folks who really care and will give you support.
STAY TUFF!