Hydrocodone Withdrawal

[dabby]

I have been taking hydrocodone for about 2 1/2 years at an increasing rate, ending up with the 7.5 strength and about 18-20 per day.  I do have severe arthitis pain and am a 51 year old woman.  I have to cut down and recently cut down to 10 a day and have experienced physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms.  I have some clonidine and don't know how much to take for withdrawal.  What is the recommended dosage.  My goal is to eventually cut down to 4 a day, but have been very uncomfortable at 10.  I also take effexor and trazadone for depression, but I am so depressed right now.  Hydrocodone, believe it or not has helped my depression and has given me something to look forward to. This site has helped, knowing other people go through the same thing.  Hydrocodone has become my reason to live. I know this has to change.

[Missshawn]

Hi,,this is a old thread..start a new one at the top of the page..I too decided to quit on my own..I also has panic attack..caffeine make it worst... Congrats on every thing

[timbarton822]

Some of these stories blow my mind about the quantity taken . I guess mine seems like nothing compared to some.. I have been taking 3 10 mg hydros a day for about 2 years. I have decided on my own to quit. On Monday thru Wednesday I have just had a half a tablet and today have had none. Worst thing for me is the panic attacks caused by this .. It is very scary and usually don't last more than a couple of hours. Have ringing in the ears, I'm irritable , can't really eat, finally had loose stool today , body aches to a degree... Sleeping is very hard too. Might sleep 3 hours and wake up sweating or sneeze and get goose bumps... The hard thing for me is, I have pills in the other room. I guess I need to flush them but think they are my safety net. I am going to quit tho. My family has no idea of addiction and they are drug free and would be upset if they knew I was abusing drugs. Good luck everyone looking at this post... It gave me inspiration looking at yours

[acgreen1]

I have been taking oxycontin 30mg for two yrs for pain that has been uncontrollable since I had a severe lung infection. I'm addicted and still take  two a day everyday. I'm looking into getting off these horrible pills! I'm curious how long the withdrawal and detoxing can take if I not taking anything for the detoxing? Thanks for your advice and opinions!
AC

[mimajoyce]

Wow!  Good for you quitter28!  I know it has been a few months since you've posted this, I hope you're still doing well.  I totally relate to you... No matter what you're addicted to, it is an addiction and it is definitely very, very difficult to quit.  I have been taking lortabs 10-365, 10-500. Percocet 10-350 for almost 2 yrs now.  I am DONE!!!  I can't pissibly think that I need a damn pill in my life to bring me happiness and peace!  It is cool at first because it's a new feeling, a GREAT feeling, but it eats you alive and I can't afford it in my life anymore.  STAY STRONG PEEPS!!!  IF I CAN DO IT YOU ALL CAN! TRUST ME! :)

[mimajoyce]

Sorry, I meant 2 yrs. Not 2 weeks! LOL, that would have been so much easier!!!!

[mimajoyce]

Trust me, the first week is hell!  I have been on pain killers for almost two weeks, as my visits to the pain clinics seem to be more frequent, they insist in having me try different drugs and alternativies to sease my pain.  I suffer from an L5 herniation (lower back) and cannot stand the pain.  It interferes with my day to day activities.... I seem to not spend time with my kids as much as I would like to, just because I am in pain.  However, PLEASE LISTEN TO MY ADVICE!!! Doctors want this precisely! They are like sales people.... everytime they prescribe you with anything, they get a cut from what it's worth from the damn insurance companies.... It is all a plot and want humanity to sease!!  I'm probably over-reacting, I know!  But I honestly feel this way.... I have gone through hell going "cold turkey" but, just know that it is a normal reaction from your body, and yes, it is horrible, scary and almost feel like you're going to die!  But it is actually the contrary.... You will not die without the pills, but you will end-up harming yourself (and your loved ones) very much if you continue..... IT'S YOUR CHOICE ONLY!!  Try meditation, hot baths, soothing teas, (valerian herb) great for anxiety and sleep aid.  Do the right thing, do it naturaly!  Hope it helps! STAY STRONG, ONLY YOU CAN STOP YOURSELF!!!  :)