Opana & Oxycodone addiction

[cbrenner]

Thank you VERY much for people who answered me. I have dropped from 80 mg per day (total of both drugs) to 50 mgs for 2 days now. I slept horribly and feel awful, but I did it. I have no vehicle, so getting to the store to purchase the stuff for the "Thomas Recipe" is difficult and since I live on ss, buying the stuff will be hard. Usually I walk and bus but I'm in so much discomfortant, it is all I can do to concentrate enough to get dressed. Everyone advised slow tapering. How do I taper the opana since it is extended release tablets and the warnings say not to cut it. I was thinking I can cut down weekly (Is that right? Slower? Faster?) and then just stop taking the Opana and take more of the oxycodone until I can decrease those. I thank God you answered me and I do not feel so alone. I have got to say that I have tears in my eyes right now because I have been thinking a lot about not living anymore because I didn't know a way out of this misery but you all have given me hope. The other most horrible stressor in my life right now is that my beloved daughter is terminally ill and in another state. They do not have good prognosis on her and I try to talk with her almost daily and she can't bear to hear me cry. So, I try to be loving and upbeat. I am doing this in the midst of withdrawal, so your support means very, very much to me. Thank you every stranger who helps people on this forrum. I will do this but in the early morning hours when my legs hurt so bad I thought I couldn't take it anymore, I finally went back to sleep for a couple of hours. Thank you!

[angie1609]

I definitely agree with the others...it would probably be in your best interest to talk with your doc about meds to help get you off/manage the withdrawal. What you said "i didn't know a way out of this misery"...that truly hits close to home. After awhile i was so over taking pills, but i was horrified of withdrawal, coping with everyday life, etc. So i basically would binge a bit, and if i was low, i would take just enough to keep the WD away. Trust me, you are NOT alone. Everyone here is so wonderful,and you'll find so much support and encouragement. We are here for you. You are NOT alone. Keep posting and keep us updated. To be honest, if i hadn't found this group, im not sure if i would have been able to quit...there's just so much support here, and everyone understands.

So sorry to hear everything going on. You will be in my thoughts.

Stay strong,
Angie

[vicki595]

Thats a good idea Mary....the doctor could prescribe a med to replace the Opana and then taper that one...it's time to get in contact with him. We all agree on that...

[marycarmel]

I agreenwith everyone else that you should talk to your doctor. He might give you something like Clonidine, which is an older blood pressure medication that helps with withdrawal symptoms.  Your doctor may have you cut back on one of your dosages of Opana and may presvribe you  you a different med or additional med while you're tapering.  If you're feeling achey, ibuprofen, if you can take it, might help a bit.  Also soaking in a hot tub (especially with Epsom salts) will help.

Sorry about your daughter's illness.  If you aren't able to visit her, what about Skyping on the computer?

[abritt121222]

I hate to tell you this but I was also addicted to the same two drugs at the end of my addiction and I def agree u need to talk to your doctor about this because opana is for lack of better words A MONSTER in the world of opiates they don't get much stronger. Suboxone would not even knock the edge off withdrawal from opana when I stopped so tell ur doctor you need help and go from there because even with the suboxone it was a nightmare for me I couldn't imagine going cold turkey because opana withdrawal makes oxy withdrawal seem like a walk in the park

Good Luck and Godspeed
ABritt

[vicki595]

No. You should never cut the Opana.  Have you thought about dropping the Opana?  You still have the other and you could keep taking it to cover wd's and then begin tapering it some time down the road.   I really think it would be fine to call your doctor and run this by him...I know he's new to you but he's your doctor and this is a legitimate question.

The other thing is your pain. How will you cover pain if you're not on something?

If you can't get to the store,,do you have bananas, apple juice, OJ? That might help the RLS. Also,, a multi vitamin has minerals you could use.

It's sad about your daughter...can you visit?

[ricart70]

Hi you are going through so much right now and while it is good to have support on here I really wish that you would talk to your doctor.He can give you a solid taper schedule and prescribe you some meds that will make this a whole lot easier.We really cannot advise on what to do about the opana.
Hang in there