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Percocet Withdrawal

I,ve been taking Percocet for about two yrs now, I originally started taking 3 10mg per day, My tolerance of course went up little by little.  To make a long story short, I was taking 15 percocet 10mgs per day, I never messed with any else, I came to terms with myself and told my self I had to stop, I've now been clean for 5 days and I'm going through hell, I can't sleep, I'm sweating, and very anxious, I can't relax my legs or arms, its horrible, I try to shake it out but it comes back within minutes.  I do not want to take any Suboxone or any other drugs to get my ween myself off.  I did this to myself this is why I chose to go cold turkey, can someone please tell me how long I will withdrawal for, when am I going to stop feeling depressed, and basically when can I  go back to my normal life.  I have been drinking lots of Green tea, and  been taking detox remedies in hope that it will help me through the withdrawal, I dont even want to smoke anymore where all it does is make me feel worse, pls help any info on what I can do or anticipate would be appreciated, sorry for the poor grammer at work rushing to get my thoughts down
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Hello, I a 40 yr  old male from NYC - I've had roughly a 2 yr habit with these stupid pills in my more youthful days I was an athlete (boxer) that ironically left the sport with my mental faculties but the sport really took a toll on my legs, specifically my knees (running and rope work). In any event as I left the sport I still kept up the running, but I started to add weight and I think my sore legs started to cave in. A friend or two offered me these stupid pills and I continued to run -- and live my life "pain free" ..... Well we all know the story, I found a dealer and the rest is history ending 5 days ago from a 50 - 60 mg roxycet daily habit. I've read these posts and they really helped me relate. Bottom line is I have 2 beautiful children (10, and 7) an incredible wife and we both hold respectable jobs in society but on these pills I felt it was slipping away.. and come to find out it was and people knew it and were watching it happen unable to stop me --- I finally woke up and realized it was time.. So here I am 5 days clean still dealing with RLS ( sitting in my tub writing this now) anxiety, lethargic and etc. but 10 times better than 2 or 3 days ago. believe me I know plenty of you out there do not have the family support system I have but it was almost lost to these pills it wasn't a matter of if just when, if I continued on my path. My whole point is that we all have something to lose and gain -- if anyone decides to quit and gets through just admitting you're an  addict than you really have done the hardest part -- the rest is a terrible experience but look at as a price to pay to prevent loss of family, friends and other loved ones (who if your anything like me would kill for if forced to) or gaining back a life you once had or wanted to have -- by quitting you are paying a small price to gain the opportunity for the "dream" if you stay on it than you really give yourself no shot what-so-ever, sorry I'm preaching it's just that I know we have all either gone through hell or are about to step into the fire and I just want to say instead of dreading it and fearing it lets all look at it as a small price to pay (allbit a very painful price) for what you deserve to have or want! Anyways, I wish you all the best and though I may not post again I will shurly be reading as I continue getting my life back enjoying what I've been lucky enough and thankful enough to have been blessed with. WE CAN DO IT!!! Peace and love.
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I have only been taking percocet 5/325 off and  on for roughly 6 months, not for pain, just for relief of anxiety, i used to never get withdrawals from stopping and starting up, but this past time, the first two days, i felt so tired i cou ldn't get up from the couch, then the third day , bad stomach cramps and loose stools, now on the fourth day , feeling better, just still a little tired, I have made the decision never to another one again! i realized im self medicating , and i need to get to the doctors and help my anxiety the proper way.

I was only taking 2 a day sometimes 3 , i can't imagine how bad the withdrawals would have been if it had been a higher dose!!!!
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I've been taking 5 mg 3 times a day. I decided to quit and it's been 5 days and just restless leg. Will I feel much more?
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I forgot to tell people that quittn cold turkey is not a good way to do it ! You will need a couple weeks off work and be prepared to do a whole lot of notthing !! If ur having some bad withdrawls even after weening it down, take some hot baths , they feel great! I used zoplicone to sleep, drink alot of tee and eventually it starts to get better ! Might seem like it will never go away but IT WILL !!
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I wrote a big note about my story and it got lost cause I forgot to log in !! So, I'll keep this to the point !! I'm on day 5 too and I've done this before with pills and years ago with heroin !! I had to take a couple more dayz off work but I'm going back in tomorrow!! From what I know , and unfortunately I do know, you should be over the worst part !! You will still have symptoms like restlessness and no sleep till day 12 !! After day 12 you will start to feel like ur old self , I PROMISE !!! JUST DON"T GO BACK !!  People like us have to be carefull !!! If u need sleeping pills or valium its ok but no opiates or ur goin backwards !! GOOD LUCK I KNOW IT ***** BUT IT GETS BETTER !! LOTS OF VITAMINS !!!
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I just spent the last while reading what people were saying... I'm writing this in hopes of helping others, AND getting help and advice from other users. I had been popping many of these dirty little things, sometimes 40/day, 10 at once.... WOW right. Ya but what a high.... and I had been doing this for two years, mind you i started out, 1 4 times a day, then it just went up from there............ i decided i have had enough, i dont want these to ruin my life any more, so i seen my dr, got a script for Clonidine, and Ativan, I'm only on day 5 of being clean, but.. i cant sleep, no energy, restless leg syndrome, anxiety out the roof,and can't stay off the toilet...   How long does this withdrawal last???? The hardest part is going to work and putting on a show... you know how hard that is....can't afford to take the time off.. so it is what it is............... i have created a support circle for myself, (which i recommend for anyone) these people have helped me, but i just wanna sleep, i just wanna feel good again... any comments, suggestions anything appreciated!!  
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