Hydrocodon withdrawal ?

[klynnk1]

I have been taking Hydrocodon since February.  I had started out on just liquid and took about a 2.5ml dose to take the edge off - 4 times a day. Now I take a dose of 4mg by combining a 7.5 dose and snapping it in half and taking the remainder in liquid form but only 2 times a day. I have been on this schdule for about 3 months. About a month ago I started getting nausea in the morning which would last til nearly noon. I take my dose around 11:00 or 11:30. Once the nausea stopped I was good for the day but it would start again the next morning.  Read about nausea and withdrawal and I figured maybe my body is hollering for the dose earlier so as an experiment I took the dose at 7am when I got up and the nausea was gone by 8:00.  I figure I have another month on this stuff before the pain level of my hand is low enough to quit taking the painkiller.  Pain-wise I can get away with taking just the half of a 7.5 pill twice a day.  I can't deal with the nausea and taking it that early doesn't really work for me as it may necessitate a 3rd dose instead of the 2 I have been getting by on.  Any suggestions?

[NeverAgain127]

Hi honey:

Everyone is different; yes, it's possible that the nausea you have felt is mild withdrawals, but I don't know.    Your doctor is the best person to ask.

I agree; don't UP your dose.   Trust on this...hydrocodone is an OPIATE, and it is so, so, so easy to take more than you should, and then you end up with a full blown addiction.  

You're at a low dose now.  When you stop, you will probably experience nausea, cramping, insomnia, restlessness...but it should only last 4-5 days.  

Read through some of the posts here...our stories, our experiences.   Taking opiates starts you on a risky, slippery slope.   Tread lightly and good luck.

Hugs,
-Robin

[klynnk1]

I have heard stopping is just 3 days of nausea and flu-like symptoms?  I feel like I have been dealing with that for over 3 weeks already so it shouldn't be too bad I hope ... knowing the nausea will stop at some point will be good.

[klynnk1]

Thanks - I will be talking to my doctor and see what she recommends.

[kyle505]

Tapering draws things out...But that's something that you should ask your doctor. If your dose remains low, I'd suggest just stopping, but it's your choice.
K

[klynnk1]

Thanks for your reply.  Will tapering make it easier to quit when the time comes?

[kyle505]

You are on a fairly low dose. Don't up it. Your body has become slightly dependent on the meds. If you take more now it will only make quitting that much harder. Good luck.
K

[10356]

HiKlynnk. Welcome to the forum.. Maybe you could speak with your Dr. about a nausea medication to take with your med ? This is the only thing i can think of that would help. Hope someone else will come along with more advice, I wish you speedy healing, lesa