Hydrocodone

[Rick]

Got addicted to hydrocodone due to back problem. Been taking about 6 months. What can I do to relieve withdrawal symptoms?
especially depression and sweats.

[dee480]

i am right where you are...it *****...i keep trying to quit and always go back.  did my best taper in the last two days, but I'm out now and the anxiety over what i know the withdrawals will be like is as bad as actually being there!  have a script, but use those up and buy from my friend who is getting sick of me and does actually need them more than I do...or so I think until I'm about on day 3...then i feel like i need them more than anything!  i'm also a mom who can do all i want when i have these - and cannot let on to ANYONE about my problem...tried to hint to my husband, and got just what i expected - so never brought it up again...best to you....

[stryker0014]

this ***** baddly

[stryker0014]

and so far the help of my family, friends, and doctors i am making little progress so far

[stryker0014]

this stuff if not really good for me since i have adhd but ever since i broke my leg i have been taking it for 4 years now and i just cant stop but just finally i seeked help yesterday

[greenlady2621]

It is nice to see someone has the same reaction to these horribly addictive things as I do..  hydrocodone & tramadol are my problem. They give me energy and make me super mom! I can do anything and everything with my kids- art projects, play groups, sports, etc. etc.  And then there's cleaning, laundry, etc. etc.   I am terrified to quit because I don't want the withdrawal symptoms to make it impossible to function and be a good mother.  I don't know what to do.. I seriously can't tell any of my family, they would just die.  I've tried... even emptied a half bottle in the garbage can.. I dream about pills all the time. I've prayed to God many many times for strength and guidance and I think it's there but I keep giving myself excuses on why I NEED them.  it's pretty ******.

[Kakerot0]

I too live on the loritab hell. I'm on day two of quitting and didn't go to work today. My boss has put up with more than any boss should. I know I will feel better in a week or so and will stop thinking about them as much. The only thing is in exactly two weeks I get a refill of 120 lortab 10's. And then I know if I pick it up it will start all over again. Please GOD give me strength to leave it at the pharmacy. I've been addicted for 6 years.

[RSTLNE]

I don't know of a way to stop the aches, runny nose, sneezing and total feeling of crap. I have been taking Ambien to sleep and when taken it eases the cravings and puts me to sleep. At the very least I do get some sleep. I would check with a physician before taking advise over the internet but it sees to be helping me. Good luck and my dosage has been about 3, sometimes 4, 10/500 hydrocodone per day for the last 6 months. Prescription says 1 every 4 to 6 hours.

[avl14]

I HAVE TAKEN HYDROCODONE  FOR ABOUT A YEAR. ONLY THREE A DAY AS RX ADVISED FOR A MAJOR BACK INJURY. I DO NOT GET AROUND VERY WELL WITHOUT THE MEDS. THEY DO WORK, AND I NEVER GET A HIGH FROM THEM, JUST REDUCED PAIN. LAST WEEK I SAID I WILL STOP TAKING THE TABS FOR A FEW DAY TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO PROBLEMS. LET ME TELL YOU WHAT, I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY TYPE OF WITHDRAWL ETC... AND AS A RETIRED 20 POLICE OFFICER VET. NEVER USED DRUGS. THE WITHDRAWLS AFTER 48 HOURS WERE OUT OF THIS WORLD. I MEAN I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK. AFTER ABOUT 60 HOURS I HAD TO START BACK ON MY TABS DUE TO WITHDRAWLS. NEXT DAY MADE A DOCTOR VIST TO SAFELY GET OFF THIS DRUG WITH MY MEDICAL PROBLEM. I TELL YOU AS A PATROL OFFICER I HAVE SEEN MANY PEOPLE TAKING THE HYDROCODONE AND DOING WHAT EVER IT TOOK TO GET IT. AS OF LAST WEEK WOW I GET IT NOW. HOW IN THE WORLD CAN MARIJUANA BE ILLEGAL AND THIS RX BE LEGAL I WILL NEVER KNOW. IF I KNOW WHAT I KNEW NOW, I WOULD HAVE NEVER STARTED TAKING THESE PILL. I CAN NOT EVEN MIND WHAT IT MUST BE LIKE IF A PERSON WAS TAKING 10 TO 15 A DAY AND STOPPED.

[AIRBORN001]

Thank you for your insight but do you know the difference between ADDICTION and PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE? With the medication I take, I am able to function normally, work full time and perform all daily activities with a focused a lucid mind. I would LOVE to have surgery but the type of surgery I need (complete disc replacement) has not yet been perfected and until it is, medication therapy is the right thing for me. Would you happen to know of a pain medicine doctor? My doc's wife got diagnosed with cancer and won't be able treat me. If you do have referrals, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you and please respond.

[2Clean]

Im sorry you feel the way that you do but when its all said & done you are an addict and just havent had the gutz to face the music. if you have the problems that you say that you have & surgery is an option why wont you just have the surgery because for anyone to take the amount of medicines that you have just mentioned that you take on a daily basis there is no way anyone should be able to walk around not to mention function normal.if you refuse surgery yet you will take the medicine instead then yes you are an addict & believe me you will be just like the rest crying about withdrawls not to mention trying to get some sort of help. i have a loved one that has the exact same problem that you have and yes they are addicted.if you cant see it now you will if your family hasn't noticed it.there is a problem but you are just in denial. good luck with a pain free/non narcotic life.

[dodgehockey]

If you are a family dr, why don't you just write yourself xrips for valium? That will help you big time

[AIRBORN001]

what i dont understand is if you or anyone really as sever cronic pain as mself (i have two of my discs  s1 & l5 gone ) not to mention a stright spine with that being said i need serjury..... or medication... to live a normal life so how do so many people cry about addiction and pain killers and trying to quit or figue out a way to start judging people about their pain meds because of the other people that played with the meds and claimed (pain) then thier addicted and fighting to get off and then they cry (withdraws ) these are the pathetic people who screw the people like me that need the meds. THANKS by the way just for me to enjoy a normal life i have to take about 2040 mg of oxycontin,then 800 mg to 1200 mg of percocet 10/325 , 20 mg of valium ,24 mg of delaudid, 600 mg of celebrex , and call this what you want but when i am on this program i can walk ,move anywhere with no pain,play with my 4 year old son, help my mom and grand parents, work,and also work around my house, ride my atvs ,make love to a woman . you get it live a normal life even in these hard times , so to all of you people out there cring about addiction and your bull **** pain to catch a little high then cry to get off you should stop screwing up the lives of the people like me (you people are messing up our lives in more ways than you realize or probably even care i hope that some dey alot of people do somethings to efect our lives like you all are doing to me and the 2.8 million others out there like me that you pass everyday      THANKS  STOP CRYING ADDICTION AND START BEING A REAL PERSON    

[Mikeinthesouth]

Do ya see the forum???

[what2donow]

Hi!!! Im sorry you are feeling down.I too am having the withdrawls.You are not alone.Try looking up the thomas reciepe.From what I can tell its helping me a little.

Good luck and dont give up!

[Mikeinthesouth]

Go to the forum this is an old thread. There is a lot of help there.

[maxim22]

I am 27 years old and I take 10-12 10/325 (vic's) pills per week - primarily for pain and relaxation.  I have pain that prevents me from sitting for long periods of time without the help of this type of medication.  I very typically lay off for the entire week and then take pills during the weekend.  I've found that Ultram is MUCH more effective for relieving my back/hip pain originating from broken hip and pelvis (traumatic car accident) in 1998.  I have developed a tolerance, however, to the hydrocodone.  I find that I need to take 2 10/325's pills to really get the full effects, and that doesn't last more than about 3 hours.  I fear that taking this regimen is harmful to my liver - especially the 325 of tylenol each pill.  I have 2 questions - how long do I have to lay off in order to lose that tolerance?  I think this is called a "drug holiday".  Question 2: if the tylenol is damaging my liver - is that damage irreperable?  

[veli]

Im hooked on hydrocodone and I dont know what to do. When I was young I broke my leg and now I have back an hip pain I wont to stop takeing them but the pain hurts so bad. Can someone help me please.

[veli]

Im hooked

[Ultram Warning]

Ultram/Tramadol Warning:  I was introduced to Ultram about a year ago prior to having spinal fusion surgery.  I had asked my MD if there was a non-narcotic option that I could try instead of the Vicodin.  He suggested Ultram and felt that it would be a very safe alternative.  For those of you that have not taken it, it is an extremly effective pain reliever and frankly, I found it to be better then the vicodine.  It also had what I thought was a subtle mood elevevation effect.  I have never had trouble discontinuing vicodin and have never abused prescribed dosages but even at below "safe" daily dosages of Ultram, I found it almost impossible to stop.  I had to use high doses of vicodin as a substitute and taper over 5  weeks...then you have to deal with the vicodin taper.  I am extremely concerned with the medical communities lack of understanding of the addictive nature of Ultram.  For any of you that have been exposed to chronic pain, you can understand the benefits of the mood elevevation component.  IN SHORT, THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTE IS TO MAKE SURE THAT NOBODY THINKS THAT ULTRAM WILL BE SAFER AND EASIER FOR THEM TO AVOID ADDICITION.  I am confident that once the FDA has ample evidence, they will change the classification of this drug but I feel very sad for the thousands of people that will struggle with discontinuing a medication that were told was "safe" by their physicians until that change takes place.

[emmapeele]

Trying to quit "cold turkey" is a bandaid fix for a lifelong problem. If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, AA or NA can provide you with a new way of life. It is amazing. I know... I went from taking 10-20 Lortab 10's a day to living a happy life. Just try it. The people there have been where you are, no matter where that is. If you are honest, they can help. All you have to do is be honest and willing to try.

[MentalAddict]

I was an hibitual drinker for 10 years, getting drunk every weekend and sometimes a couple weekdays too. When I had neck surgery I discovered hydrocodone and found myself not caring at all about alcohol and wanting to take the pills everyday. I ordered from online sites while they were still legal and was up to 7 10mg pills a day. I know that is not a lot compared to what everyone else here has taken but I was definately hooked and felt like I NEEDED them just to feel like going to work or talking to anyone. When the internet sites were shut down a couple of years ago, I got a local doctor to prescribe 30 capsules a month. Seems minor, I know, but I would count the days between refills. A bottle lasted me about 4-5 days and then I was back to anticipating the next. From my experience I have found this stuff is very mentally addictive. It can also be worse for a person who has  fought insecurity and depression his entire life (been on welbutrin for 5 years). I have been off it for 7 weeks now (doctor finally cut me off) and just in the past week I began feeling like I can get on without it. However, I find myself looking in the medicine cabinet or kitchen of just about anybody's house I find myself in - friend's, relative's, or someone throwing a party. I still have no desire for alcohol. It seems like an "imperfect high" that is now not worth the hangover. I just know that if I were to win the lottery, that would be it for me. Probably, I would get on heroin for the rest of my life. Only my responsibilities to my family keep me from going down that road.

[FLaddict]

Yes a similiar thing would happen especially since Fentynl is such a strong pain medicine.. I will say to becareful the patch is very strong stuff and very hard to get off of once you are on it.. I believe that patches are changed every 2-3 days.. so refills would be easier I would imagine..
I wish the best for you... struggling with pain and not wanting to continue taking pills is a tough spot to be in...

[Todayiamhopeful]

My doctor wants to put me on a pain patch.  I hesitate because she is not alwys availbale to give me refills as needed.  I would rather be in pain than continue to be at the mercy of a physician that cannot fill my Rx's as needed.  I was hoping to try cutting down on the MS Contin by next week-end but know I cannot cut in half or crush.  If I were to go on the patch (Fentanol?) can I expect to discontinue the MS too without withdrawals?  I do not want to take pills anymore after 4 years.  My overall health is becoming affected.  I've been following this forum for about 8 months now and have watched many of you succeed. Your help and support is appreciated.

[Yoda99]

Fladdict is correct.  While I was on the oxycontins for my pain, I also took Lortabs for breakthru pain.  Because I was worried about what the tylenol would do to my liver, I stopped taking the Lortabs cold turkey and experienced no withdrawals.  Why would I?  I was taking large amounts of oxys.  But if you weren't taking the MS Contins, you would definitely experience withdrawals.
Good luck,
Yoda