I need help stopping norco/vicodin

[punky7]

My use started with back pain a couple yrs ago and has now turned into an addiction....never thought I would be this way :-(  I have 3 little kids and don't want to keeping these drugs as a priority in my life,  I take them now just to feel normal otherwise within hours Im sweating and aching and feel terrible.  My husband really wants me to stop and so do I but the withdrawls are so bad I can't take care of the kids if I'm not taking them.  I can't go to rehab!  Any advice on how to end this nightmare?

[docny]

The really sad thing for me was I had been sober seven years from coke and alcohol. I saw this coming from a mile away and chose to ignore it. I am mad at what i let happen. ANyway i think suboxone is my best choice. I still have major back problems but the pills dont work anymore anyway.

[missm2]

I like what worried said "you really really have to want to"....that is so true. None of us "want" to be addicts or dependent on a drug but sometimes it just turns out that way.But you actually have to WANTTTT it.... thats the only reason I'm here now. I have said for years I'm stopping but never even tried the withdrawals I experienced after an hour past my next scheduled dose was horrible. Their just comes a point when enough is enough. You def. have to be ready. Good Luck.  

[greeneyes777w]

I came off vicodin and tried drinking wine to take the edge off...It took me 14 days and then a week of anxious ness. I did it and it was pain ful you cant eat or sleep for days you cant do this alone you need lots of support and someone to help you through it even if it be one person. I just went trough 10 days and I am on day 11 still feel a little ****** but it gets better i promise. I was scared to because I knew how I was going to feel. the first time you do it is easier because you don;t know what to expect and you need to be strong because it makes you weak. If I can do anyone can do it. I have tortured myself with it like 10 times. It sucks but trust me knowing you do not have to take a pill everyday or 30 is cheaper and great feeling!!!!!

[docny]

did you get off them for a long period. how long were the withdrawels?

[Robert29]

I was taking 20-30 10/500 lortabs a day for a couple of years...I quit cold turkey and it was horrifying to say the least. But, you have to believe that you can do it because YOU CAN!  A few days of suffering withdrawals is better than a lifetime of taking the pills wich is the real suffering!  

[docny]

funny reading all  this.I am on 10-15 norco aday. I have chronic back problems. I have had 4 surgery's. I have two rods in back and plate w/screws in neck. I am so upset about this. They used to relieve pain,now they are my enemy I hate them. I am considering suboxone as well as tapering, which i dont think is an option for me. the pills control me not the other way around. I have asked my doc about suboxone and was told it relieves pain. I look at my kids who are very young and i feel like a terrible dad. I had been sober 7 years until got me. It SUCKS
Thanks for letting me vent

[confused456]

only certain doc's can prescribe it I think. someone will be along soon to help you.

[punky7]

what is suboxone?  Do you have to get it from your dr?  I can't believe how many responses I have gotten....this is so great!  I think I'm going to try tapering way down...will that help once I finally stop all together or will withdrawls be just as bad?  I need to check out the recipes you're talking about too.

[lostsoul2]

I felt just like you.  Yes, for the first week or so you will feel pretty bad.  I tried many times to quit only to relapse over and over.  But I quit a month ago and stayed clean for that full month.  I felt just fine.  Cravings were the only problem.  Well, I went to a pain clinic the other day and they prescribed Norco again.  I cautiously took it, hoping I could control it.  You know what?  I don't like how it makes me feel anymore.  After a month clean and doing the amino acid and vitamin routine along with some mild exercise, I have found that my brain has come to a point where the pills make me feel bad when I take them.  I don't even want them anymore.  I don't know if this happens for eveyone, but I feel so lucky to have beaten this thing.  Fight through it for a month and see how it goes.  It just might be worth it.  I have beaten this thing.  Good luck.

[worried878]

I was taking 80 mg...sometimes 100 mg a  day...there is never a good time to quit and if you have a 9 month old, that would be a long time to wait til u dont have the kids to take care of..I am sure you are a great mom..80 pills...you could use them to taper and be done...set a goal quit day...it is doable..get the thomas recipe off the health pages and go for it...I did a 10 day taper and quit when i had a few days off of work...Ofcourse the main ingrdient is you have to really, really want to...I just flat could not afford it as i took more than prescribed and i felt bad about myslef...keep posting

[lori_m]

if you were able to take limited amounts during your pregnancy you should be able to take the same reduced dose now.  You did it for your fetus and you can now do it for your babies.  Good luck and keep posting!

[taytay90]

have you considered taking suboxone. several people on here have taken and say that it is the way to go when detoxing off of pills. i've never taken it but there is alot of information on this site about it. also, there are people on here who can help you with a taper schedule that will make the withdrawals a little easier if you can stick to it. hang in there. we'll be praying for you.

[punky7]

I guess I'm still in denial too cuz I feel like I'm still a good mom.  My kids are 6,4 and 9 mo. ( i took limited amounts during pregnancy for actual back pain and it was approved by my ob)...it was after my last delivery the real addiction started.  My husband says I'm a great mom but I'm different.....I'm sorry to bug you all with this....I'm just trying to figure it all out

[Firefaery1023]

It is very frustrating.  We dig these holes and then need to be around to fill them in.  Just stick with it, the time may seem forever now but in a few weeks you will look back and say, that went fast.  Somehow it works that way.

[punky7]

thank you all already for your responses....I have never shared this problem with anyone other than my husband.  He would take 1 or 2 once in awhile for fun until my problem started....then he said he's done and is gonna do whatever it takes to get me through this. I feel so blessed to have him and now all of you!!!  I want to stop but I have about 80 of them left and can't imagine not taking them....I'm sooooooooooooo confused!!!!  I wish I could fast forward a couple weeks and skip the withdrawls and then never take them again....why can't it be like that.  I got myself in this mess and I don't know how to get out.

[kim715]

Those witthdrawls scared  the heck out of all of us at one time or another.I believe thats the main thing that kept me using so long. Two weeks ago tomorrow I jumped off of 25mg. methodone c/t,and I raise my husbands two granddaughters [2 and 4]. the first couple of days physically were really bad,but everyday got a little more easy.Where there is a will there is a way.You are not alone and you can do this.Hang in there.

[punky7]

Im taking anywhere from 8 to 15 norcos per day

[bandnmom]

I am so sorry for eveything you have going on right now. That is alot to handle. Youhave to believe in yourself and just do it. You will surprise yourself!

[punky7]

I live in Ca but we are probably moving to Az soon.  My husband was laid off and we've been forclosed on.....I want to stop these drugs but feel like there's no way I can handle it right now.  As soon as 6 or 7 hours go by I have to take a couple cuz I start twitching and feel so out of control and it scares me.  I know I have to stop I just don't think I can honestly live through the withdrawls.

[kim715]

The nightmare ends when you make an absolute conviction to ending it.You can't start off saying you can't do it you have to know that you can.And YOU CAN.There was a time in your life when you didn't need those drugs to feel normal and so you can get there again. I don't know how to stop taking the pills so that you don't feel so sick ,but there are alot of people here who have been where you are. Stick around you will find the answers you need. Goodluck to you.

[sickcookie]

Well you have found a home with all the tools to help support you getting off those damm pills.You have done the first part deciding you do not want to take anymore.It is is scary to stop not knowing what to expect and being alone that is where reading all the posts comes in you will see many pill peeps who have got off the pills with the support of this site.In the health pages are thomas recipe ,vitimans to help discomfort they truly help,I only took over counter stuff and it was a huge difference.Next can you get someone to take kids for a couple days ,say you have the flu because that is what it feels like.Cancel all plans for 5-7 days if possible ,no stress makes it much easier .You can do this,Good luck  Remember keep reading and posting it keeps us focused and the peeps are great

[bandnmom]

Sorry didn't want anyone to cry!

[Firefaery1023]

Reading your post made me cry.  I guess I am still a little emotional.  That was wonderful what you said and so true.

[w_dawn]

How much are you taking? Going cold turkey when your daily dosage is high can be very hard on your body.

dawn