Percocet side effects and withdrawal, please help!

[nancy]

I have been on Percocet for 4 months for a herniated disk.  I was taking half a day, then one a day, then up to 6 a day.  Then I started having awful side effects.  My back pain got worse, my tongue was swelling some, and had stomach pain too.  Then I had my lumbar injection and the pain got worse.  I am scared this is an allergic reaction.  I had my lumbar steroid injection, and the pain got worse, so my Dr prescribed Tylenol 4.  I haven't taken the Percocet in over a day now, as it has scared me.  I took the Tylenol 4 only twice yesterday.  Last night however, I woke up drenched in cold sweat.  Is this from stopping the Percocet?  My bowel movements have even changed color to a lighter shade, and that's what scared me too.  I am trying to get off these myself, and want to know what I am going to end up going through.    Do I need to not take the Tylenol 4 too?  Now, I am scared to take anything, but also don't want to die from taking the Percocet when the pain gets bad.  If a take half a Xanax, will that help to get through this?  This is terrible, and I don't wish this on anyone.

[pseudonym87]

I've been abusing percs for more than a year now. I have never had a prescription. Ive been off of them I think for like a week or something. I don't know. I can't really think straight. It's around 1 in the am, can't sleep. I've never actually tried to quit before. The most I've ever gone without having anything was like 2 or 3 days, and that was just for lack of the pills. I don't think I'm gonna make it. When I'm on them I'm so active and outgoing. But I guess its called withdrawals for a reason. That's exactly how I feel, withdrawn. Tense, achey, uneasy, restless, worn-out, don't want to do anything. I feel like I'm gonna fall back into using them. I've been reading that people trying to quit usually have more luck if they gradually decrease they're dose, and taper off to a point where the withdrawals would be much more manageable. But I think the addict in me just wants to go that route so I can continue to use. I don't know what to do. I need help. I don't want to quit cold turkey, and I defiantly don't want to check into rehab. Having read through some of the past posts, I hope no one takes offence of my complaints, seeing as I have never had an accident or injury, that would cause me to become addicted. I'm just an addict. And I'm lost. :(

[geeveelady]

i want to stop taking these percs how do i stop...

[ImDONENoMore]

Hi joangy214,

You should post a new question and that way more people can respond to you.  This is an old thread and they tend to get overlooked!  Also, it's a little easier to read posts when they aren't all in capital letters - just some friendly advice!!  :)

We can be here for you - just start a new question!  And welcome!!!

[joangy214]

I HAD A VERY BAD UPPER LEFT BACK PAIN AND THE FIRST THING THEY GAVE ME IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM WAS TWO PILLS OF PERCOCET....MY GOODNESS ...I ALMOST DIED...I STARTED FEELING LIKE MY STOMACHE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE THEN I STARTED LOSING MY BREATH...I COULDN'T BREATHE...AFTER A COUPLE HOURS I'M INFORMED MY LIVER ENZYMES ARE AT 600 WHEN NORMAL IS LIKE 40...MY LIVER ENZYMES WERE NEVER THAT HIGH AND I THINK IT WAS THE REACTION TO PERCOCET...AFTERWARDS THEY PUT A RED BRACELET WITH THE NAME PERCOCET SO WHILE I WAS AT THE HOSPITAL NOBODY WOULD PRESCRIBE THIS TO ME...I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR A WEEK BUT THE ACTUAL REASON I WENT THERE FOR WAS NEVER CURED MY BACK PAIN....NOW I'M INFORMED I CAN'T EVEN TAKE TYLENOL CAUSE ITS BAD FOR MY LIVER....HUM..

[56jinda]

Is dizziness a side effect of withdrawing from Percocet? My last Percocet was yesterday.  I've been feeling very light-headed and dizzy all day.  Can't find an answer anywhere on this, please help.

[Wintergirl59]

What were your doctors thinking? Sounds like they were looking for an easy solution to some serious health issues. Percocet for 4 months? That's insane,. Shame on your doctors. They should have referred you all to specialists or even suggested homeopathic therapy such as acupuncture or massage. These doctors are just pushers for the pharmaceutical companies. Hope you all do well in the future and find drug-free solutions for your ailments.