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Mike, stop now! I didn't, and was on hydrocodone for many years. You can't imagine the physical discomfort you get from detoxing from this stuff, not to mention the psycological addiction.
It took me a long time to finally stop taking these pills, and it was one of the most difficult things I have had to do in my life!
The fuzzy feeling you get from it is not worth the pain and anguise one can go through when addicted.
If your already addicted, speak with your doctor ASAP! Most family practice or internal medicine physicians are poorly trained in coping with this highly prevolent issue, so he/she may refer you to a specialist who can deal with your issue. Anyway, there are many meds out there that can help with the withdrawl symptoms. I personally used methadone which was a life saver for me, but this is also a very strong opiate, so Rx intake control is crucial.
Anyway, if you think you have a problem, put aside any shame or guilt and get help. If your primary care physician is unsure about how to handle this problem ask him/her to refer you to a specialist in addiction medicine. Good luck!
Questions to any physicians: In my personal experience, primary care physicians are very poorly trained in issues such as addiction, why?? If you have a license to dispense potentially habit forming compounds, then you should also be highly trained in helping patients overcome addiction. I've read that hydrocodone is one of the most prescribed Rx in this country (behind various antibiotics), if this is true then logic dictates that physicians should all be highly trained in helping patience overcome addiction. Is my experience unusual, or am I correct in saying that most physicians are simply not trained well during their studies. What are your thoughts?
Nonetheless,
"Acetaminophen 500 mg, Hydrocodone Bitartrate 5 mg " would taking three at the same time over-do it? (weight: 125)
Lor:
If your "snagging" pills from someone else and are concerned about taking them, I would suggest not to then. If you have never taken the drug you could be asking for serious trouble.