Hydrocodone

I have been taking hydrocodone now for about 3 months.  It started out as a medication to take for painful periods and migraine headaces assciated with menstruation.  Now I take them 1-3 times a day to just give me a boost.  I know that I shouldnt do this and I say almost everytime that I am going to take another one then taper myself down the next day, but that day has yet to come.  I don't think I have an addiction, but I do fear that I am going to turn around in a year from now and still be doing the same thing.  How do I taper myself down without any withdrawals?  Thank you for any advice you have.

[FLaddict]

Welcome to the site.. You said you take them 1-3 times a day? How many are you taking on average?  I can help you set up a taper to wean off them.

[shelby74]

It is a critical time for you right now.  You must taper off or go cold turkey.  If you do it now it will not be nearly as painful as later when your addiction becomes greater.  Please do whatever you have to.  You must stop it now!  I have been an addict for almost 10 years now...I wish I never would have touched the things.  Tell your doc or whatever but please stop it before you end up in the terrible cycle of addiction.

Take care,

Shelby

[motheroftwoboys2007]

Funny thing is I have almost posted on here several times, but chickened out.  I seen the post you sent and my heart skipped a beat.....what a relief to know that someone else knows what this is like....To be honest.....at first I started taking them for my menstruation, but then I would take one at night (you know to clean up the house or something)...then I started taking more.  I know there are some people alot worse off, I don't want it to get that way...I think the most I have taken in the 3 months is about 5 in one night, within about a 4 hour period.  I look forward to taking them at night..It kinda relaxes me and makes me happier...But deep down inside I know that it is not right.  But, the next day I do it again.  If I don't have any I go buy some from someone....I NEVER EVER would have done that.  I think all this started because a year ago I found out that my spouse was doing coke behind my back and It broke me down.  So, we had ALOT of trouble.  I tried it (coke) and liked it, but I feel so bad about doing it, I try not to do it anymore.  So, to make a long story short the Lorcets made me not think about his lies and deceit and I could go to sleep and not worry about all the lies he told..We are doing better now, but I still dont trust him at all.  I went through so much doubt, worry, wonder that the Lorcets made me feel better about it all.
Basically, now I like the boost.  Today I have taken 4 so far because I got the hook up and have about 10.  Best thing for me to do is taper off of them since I have that many.  Whether I can or not I dont know...thank you so much...i feel a big weight lifted off me knowing someone is reading this!!!!

[FLaddict]

You will be addicted if you don't stop now. You are already showing "addict" behaviors. Don't take anymore tonight. Tommorrow take 3. Sunday 2 1/2. Monday 2. Tuesday 1 1/2. Wednesday 1 . And you are done.. If you feel you can start tommorrow and only take 2, it would be best and you can taper slower. Take 2 for 2 days then drop to 1 1/2 for 2 days. Then take 1 for 2 days. The second way your body will have time to adjust.  If you need anything don't hesitate to ask.. Please stop now before a year or two go by and you have to be here like me...

[motheroftwoboys2007]

Thank you for the taper down schedule...I will try it starting tomorrow..  About an hour ago I went and got 1 1/2 pills started to take them and put them back.  So thats a start I guess.  Do you think I will have any withdrawal symptoms?  Did I mention that I am a nurse???  Ironic huh?  Thank you so much...I feel better already by letting someone know......

[FLaddict]

Yes.. that is a start. Since its only been a few months you should be able to get off without any real symptoms. You will probably have some anxiety.. be a bit crankier than normal, some diarreah (diarrhea), and you may have a hard time sleeping for a few days. Plan ahead and get some Immodium. Also a sleep aid like Melatonin, Unisom, or some take Benedryl and that works. Please keep me posted over the next couple days on how you are doing.. either here or email me  ***@****  

Good Luck
Stephanie

[motheroftwoboys2007]

Yes I will definately keep you posted throughout the next couple of days.  I am excited about beginning this.  Though this is what I wanted, I feel more motivated with someone else on the other end.  Thank you!  

[FLaddict]

Your welcome.. if you need anything give me a shout...