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| Bob 10/4/1999 | . | Hi, I am a member of Narcotics Anonymous for the last 2yrs. because I'm an addict. I got into the rooms because of prescription narcotics. I have had 7 low back surgeries and from time-to-time find it necessary to take Oxycodone or Oxycontin. My Dr. is very familiar with my situation, and his wife is in recovery for the same thing, so he has a tremendous working knowledge of recovery and pain. Because I am very prone to addiction (physical) and can suffer withdrawls after a very short time on meds taken as prescribed. I have found that tapering doses of Darvon (65mg) is extremly helpful for virtually eliminating my withdrawls. I fortunatly have never been tempted to abuse the Darvon (yet?). How do you feel about this? I was told by a Dr. once that this was a procedure reccomended by addiction specialists. Is this true? Thanks for sharing your opinion. Bob |
| RS,HVMA 10/5/1999 | Bob | While most addiction specialists do not recommend using narcotics to wean addicted patients (especially short-term and out-patient), there are some who use darvon just the way you describe and with some success. Darvon is an opioid, but a fairly weak one, so it can be used as a "step-down" drug for some patients. The proof is in the pudding. If it works for you, that's what counts. But keep an eye out for any urges to abuse the darvon. It can be abused and then you'll have another problem. Good luck! |
| Elizabeth 12/20/1999 C2 | . | Darvon is a very addictive drug. I started taking Darvon in 1957 when it first came on the market. My doctor prescribed it for migraine headaches. I was told that it was non-addictive and would be very helpful for my situation. I was given prescriptions for 10 years and I took 6 a day for 10 years. Of course I got high, but I wouldn't admit it. The doctor died and I saw a new doctor who said I would have to stop taking darvon. I said okay, but three days later I was a nervous wreck -- pouring coffee onto the table instead of the cup, etc. I called the doctor and he told me to come right into his office. He said he would help to wean me off the darvon. I started with 4 a day for 10 days, 3 a day for 10 days, 2 for 10 days, 1 for 10 days and then one every other day for a week and then none. PLEASE, be very careful taking Darvon. I have had several slip-ups over the years and have gone back to it, but AA or NA have helped me get back on track. I am 65 years old now, and started taking Darvon 42 years ago, and I still crave it, even though I am not taking it now when I could really use it for back pain. It is not a harmless drug, believe me. I hope I have put the fear of God into you, as I wish someone had done that for me. Good luck. |
| maggie 9/8/2000 C3 | . | how long does darvocet stay in your system.....because....i know there can be "physical" withdrawls.....but once the medicine is out of your system.....the rest is mental withdrawl |
| maggie 9/8/2000 C4 | . | how long does darvocet stay in your system.....because....i know there can be "physical" withdrawls.....but once the medicine is out of your system.....the rest is mental withdrawl |
| Bobbie 9/29/2000 C5 | . | I am currently taking 20 to 30 mg. of methadone daily for chronic back pain. I was on methadone as an addict in the 1980's and I know what addiction is all about. My husband wants me off the meth for good. He has no idea what kind of pain I live with ea. day but I do agree I would like to find an alternative instead of methadone. Darvon seems to help the pain more. Can I wean myself off of the methadone using darvon instead? I will have to take something for my back pain. I have also heard of a non-addictive pain releiver. I can't remember the name, something like ulsam??? What alternative do I have and how can I get comepletely off Meth without severe withdrawals? Thank you for your prompt answer. Bobbie... | [Thread closed to new comments] |
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