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Fioricet with codeine addiction??
Hi! I cant even believe I am asking this question.... this is the first time I am facing this head on.... Bear with me while i tell my story.
Over 10 years ago (when I was about 16) I had a dr prescribe me Fiorinal with codeine for my terrible migraines. I literally sat them on the shelf and noticed some friends would steal them and I knew they were a very wanted drug. I never took part in taking them. ONLY when I had a migraine.... Well when I was 21, I went through a terrible divorce with a 2 week old baby and a 2 year old. I called my mom one morning when I was struggling to go on with life.... she asked if I had any meds that I took (depression Im assuming...) I said no but I had some Fiorinal with codeine that made me feel happy when I took them. I only took them with migraines so didnt know the effect without the headache. She said to go take it and get the girls ready and go to work. Well after about 30 min of taking it, I was so euphoric that I could go on with life. I ended up going back to this dr and getting about 40 a month. I only needed one dose a day of 2 tabs and somethings a little more... Well a couple years later I lost insurance and this dr moved away....
I went years without this medication but longed for the euphoric feeling so bad. I caught myself thinking about it BUT this is the only med that took away my terrible migraines that sent me to the hospital many times.
Well I went to a new dr a year ago and asked for this med. He said and I quote "no dr will prescribe this. Its highly addictive" I went on and was pretty upset that he just "didnt understand." He gave me some Tylenol with codeine and sent me on my way. I came back a couple months later with the bottle of Tylenol and loaded the bottle up with all the Tylenol #3's that I had so he wouldnt think I took them too much. He looked in the bottle and asked if they worked. I said no... would really like the Fiorinal. He ended up giving me Fioricet with codeine which is pretty much the same thing. I only get 30 a month. Well the last dose he gave me, I took the whole bottle in like 8 days!!!!! I called back for more and was told to call back in 21 days.... I then found a new dr who gave me a script for 30 a month and 3 refills... I was shocked.... I had to go back to the other dr for a kidney pain I was having and he prescribed it to me too again since it has been 21 days!! I then take it to a different pharmacy and pay out of pocket to not allow my insurance co to catch on... So now I have 2 drs prescribing the same med. It made me happy to know I will get this med when I need it and I can take 2-4 a day without feeling like Im running out.... So now Im feeling the need for this med MORE! Help! How do I stop? I tried taking just 2 a day and it makes me a nervous wreck. My favorite thing about this med besides the euphoric feeling is the intense great feeling I have when I smoke a cigarette on it. I can smoke 5 in a row and be so happy.... I just hate when it wears off. I get SOOOO tired and irratable. :(
Over 10 years ago (when I was about 16) I had a dr prescribe me Fiorinal with codeine for my terrible migraines. I literally sat them on the shelf and noticed some friends would steal them and I knew they were a very wanted drug. I never took part in taking them. ONLY when I had a migraine.... Well when I was 21, I went through a terrible divorce with a 2 week old baby and a 2 year old. I called my mom one morning when I was struggling to go on with life.... she asked if I had any meds that I took (depression Im assuming...) I said no but I had some Fiorinal with codeine that made me feel happy when I took them. I only took them with migraines so didnt know the effect without the headache. She said to go take it and get the girls ready and go to work. Well after about 30 min of taking it, I was so euphoric that I could go on with life. I ended up going back to this dr and getting about 40 a month. I only needed one dose a day of 2 tabs and somethings a little more... Well a couple years later I lost insurance and this dr moved away....
I went years without this medication but longed for the euphoric feeling so bad. I caught myself thinking about it BUT this is the only med that took away my terrible migraines that sent me to the hospital many times.
Well I went to a new dr a year ago and asked for this med. He said and I quote "no dr will prescribe this. Its highly addictive" I went on and was pretty upset that he just "didnt understand." He gave me some Tylenol with codeine and sent me on my way. I came back a couple months later with the bottle of Tylenol and loaded the bottle up with all the Tylenol #3's that I had so he wouldnt think I took them too much. He looked in the bottle and asked if they worked. I said no... would really like the Fiorinal. He ended up giving me Fioricet with codeine which is pretty much the same thing. I only get 30 a month. Well the last dose he gave me, I took the whole bottle in like 8 days!!!!! I called back for more and was told to call back in 21 days.... I then found a new dr who gave me a script for 30 a month and 3 refills... I was shocked.... I had to go back to the other dr for a kidney pain I was having and he prescribed it to me too again since it has been 21 days!! I then take it to a different pharmacy and pay out of pocket to not allow my insurance co to catch on... So now I have 2 drs prescribing the same med. It made me happy to know I will get this med when I need it and I can take 2-4 a day without feeling like Im running out.... So now Im feeling the need for this med MORE! Help! How do I stop? I tried taking just 2 a day and it makes me a nervous wreck. My favorite thing about this med besides the euphoric feeling is the intense great feeling I have when I smoke a cigarette on it. I can smoke 5 in a row and be so happy.... I just hate when it wears off. I get SOOOO tired and irratable. :(
Hi and welcome to the forum! You're on your way down a dark/rocky/destructive path. If you get caught dr shopping (which is what you're doing) you could lose your kids, job, everything...it's time to stop. You're in the right place and many of us have done awful things to get pills, too, so I don't mean to scare you or make you feel guilty. I've been there and right now you're lucky because you haven't hit rock bottom...yet. When are you planning on stopping? When I quit cold turkey I was taking around 100mg of hydro, percocet, oxycodone (whatever I could get my hands on) a day. The first 48 hrs were bad but I could still be a mom/wife...I just had the worst case of the "flu." I'm almost 3 weeks clean now and my life is changing for the better. It's so worth a rough week (physically) to be where I'm at now. I'm more of a super mom, super employee, super wife now than when I was on pills (funny because I thought they were making me so "super"). You're in the right place and we can give you some tips to ease the w/ds. Let us know your plans and we're here to help and support you!
I am here to stop quick! Is it possible to stop but only use for migraines again like they are intended for? I dont know what makes me feel so euphoric... Ive taken codeine before and liked the effects but not so much that I would actually go to 2 doctors! :( I am scared to tell my husband since I think he notices. Hes a LEO so I just dont want him to think im like those people. I am just a normal mom who just takes them for the happy feeling that ends up making me so so mad when the meds get out of my system.
how many are you taking a day? you cant stop the fioricet cold turkey.
they are barbiturate and that csan cause seizures.
also if you are taking high amounts each day you might be taking a lot of Tylenol.
do you have pills left?
they are barbiturate and that csan cause seizures.
also if you are taking high amounts each day you might be taking a lot of Tylenol.
do you have pills left?
Hi and welcome....i agree with Happy that this road you are on will take you down fast...to a dark place that 's hard to come up from....please talk to a doctor or addiction specialist about what you are feeling as far as how they make you feel...that's the problem with opiates, they make you feel euphoric and want more and more....that's the addiction/dependence pushing you to take more and more for that same feeling....stop now before it gets any worse...you will be so glad you did...trust me, i was on hydros for many years and it's no picnic to get off them....but you can do it if you put a plan into place...and you don't want to get caught doctor shopping, pharmacies and doctors now have a national database in alot of states that can track your rx's and visits, whether it's insurance or not....good luck with this, and now is the time to stop. I wish you nothing but the best!!
Honestly, no, I don't think you can stop and then still take them for migraines. I think that you'll have to find alternative ways to deal with the migraines, and the board is a little slow right now but there are tons of people on here with legit pain that manage without narcotics, and they can give you tons of advice.
To start with, look at the bottom of this page and you'll see the Thomas Recipe. Pick up all of the vitamins/supplements (I substituted valerian root for valium), gatorade, water, saltine crackers, bananas (for RLS), and Ensure. Also, get some epsom salt and plan on taking baths often (especially the first 48 hrs). Those were my life savers during detox. You'd probably be surprised with how supportive you husband would be if he sees the effort you're putting forth. I told my husband I had the flu when I was going through w/ds and he was great at helping with our daughter while I felt bad. I recently told him the truth and he was amazing.
You can do this. There is a TON of support on here. I couldn't have done it (well at least not as easily) without the people here. I'm here for you. You can do this...I see so many jump from the pill ship on here everyday and after a couple of days they are posting their happy stories. You've got this!
To start with, look at the bottom of this page and you'll see the Thomas Recipe. Pick up all of the vitamins/supplements (I substituted valerian root for valium), gatorade, water, saltine crackers, bananas (for RLS), and Ensure. Also, get some epsom salt and plan on taking baths often (especially the first 48 hrs). Those were my life savers during detox. You'd probably be surprised with how supportive you husband would be if he sees the effort you're putting forth. I told my husband I had the flu when I was going through w/ds and he was great at helping with our daughter while I felt bad. I recently told him the truth and he was amazing.
You can do this. There is a TON of support on here. I couldn't have done it (well at least not as easily) without the people here. I'm here for you. You can do this...I see so many jump from the pill ship on here everyday and after a couple of days they are posting their happy stories. You've got this!
and yes, atthebeach is right, i forgot to mention, with fioricet you need to taper and talk to your doctor for help with this!
I take 2 to 4 a day. I have pills in my purse and refills Iif I want them. I just dont see anything good coming out of this situation. I have the best husband but im so scared to admit it. That would mean he would monitor me and my euphoria would end. Sound weird?
you don't see any good coming out of this situation..........
the good of you stopping? the good telling your husband?
the good you continuing taking them?
ok you are with the Tylenol that would only be at the most 1200 mgs a day.
hun you cant keep romanizing the pills. they will turn on you.
accountability is a good thing. honesty is a good thing.
the good of you stopping? the good telling your husband?
the good you continuing taking them?
ok you are with the Tylenol that would only be at the most 1200 mgs a day.
hun you cant keep romanizing the pills. they will turn on you.
accountability is a good thing. honesty is a good thing.
sorry, i guess i'm confused....are you taking fioricet with codeine now or the tylenol #?? in either case you do need to stop romanticizing the pills like atthebeach says...tell you secret, talk to your doctor about wanting off the pills....if you truly want this, you can do it. But the fioricet needs to be tapered off of. Good luck in this....telling your hubby everything will give you the freedom you need to continue this path for yourself and your family.
No I don't see anything good coming out if I KEEP taking them. They have such bad side effects. I think u read my post all wrong. Im ashamed to tell my hubby but know he will be supportive.
i know it's hard to tell the ones you love, but sounds like he will be supportive....it was hard for me too....but hang in there...talk to your doctor as well...good luck with it and keep posting when you need support....you will be so glad you stopped!
no, there is nothing good that is going to come out of this. your addiction will only get worse.
hun don't be ashamed. he knows you take them or not?
if he knows then just tell him it has gotten out of control.
the pills also have Tylenol and caffeine in them.
hun don't be ashamed. he knows you take them or not?
if he knows then just tell him it has gotten out of control.
the pills also have Tylenol and caffeine in them.
He knows I take them and knows I had a little issues when I was 21. I can tell he notices so I started hiding them. He tracks people like me for a living. Just scared of how he will react. Only married 9 months
Im not taking them like crazy. Actually denied the ones without codeine for DAILY prevention becomes of addiction worries about a week ago. Just so happened that my family dr gave me a new script and I realized that I was that person with 2 scripts from 2 diff docs and now take 2 to 4 daily. Its only been a couple months of doing this. Just didnt know what to do and need support. My best friend my mom is highly addicted to pain pills so shes not much help. Im even trying to get her to get help and here I am being a hypocrite.
It will be okay *big hugs*. Just take it one day at a time, and first talk to your family doctor. Come up with a taper plan and begin the steps that you need to take to get off of the pills. Your mind is in the right place and you can kick this habit and move forward with your life. Don't be too hard on yourself and worry about your mom and your husband after you take care of yourself. Please call your doctor and make an appointment soon. The sooner you talk to your doctor the sooner you can be on your road to recovery. Congratulations on taking the first big step towards recovery!
you have only been taking them for a couple months but you like them too much. that is the dangerous part. you will need to take more to accomplish the euphoric feeling that you are looking for, the longer you take them the more you will have to hide from your husband.
the euphoria will only last for so long, then you will be continually chasing that feeling and it wont come.
the euphoria will only last for so long, then you will be continually chasing that feeling and it wont come.
You are very right atthebeach. Its scary. I actually took a dose yesterday and felt nothing. Almost took more :(
I am glad you posted today if you were at that point yesterday.
this is a good thing.
take some deep breathes and think about this.
stay at the lowest dose possible now.
you will need to come up with a plan in moving forward.
this is a good thing.
take some deep breathes and think about this.
stay at the lowest dose possible now.
you will need to come up with a plan in moving forward.
Hi..I just want to Ditto what my MH friends said above. I would like to just add that I am no young chic and I used substance most of my life. We do use this for the "I feel good" or "It gets me going" or "I feel like Superwoman" etc. We build up a Tolerance to all substances and we need more and more. Like it says at the meetings; "We use to Live and Live to use". I would like to encourage you to please get out now why you are still young. It gets harder and harder as we grow and the unbalancing of the Transmitters in the Brain get worse. It takes a whole lot of work to stay clean and to learn to live in your own skin and deal with your emotions in a normal way. Honesty and Support are Two keys to Recovery. I sure wish you the best and that you try to stop now before it is to late.
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