Percocet withdrawals, how long do they last?

[sprstar]

I was prescribed percocets (5/325) about 1 1/2 years ago for chronic back pain (scoliosis mainly). I took them as prescribed for a while and then started increasing the dosage until I was taking upwards of 14 a day (I could take 8 per my script).

I decided about a week ago to stop. I tapered down to 8 a day, I guess that's not great but I just can't have them around me without taking them.

I have been without for 36 hours and of course I feel like hell in a hand basket. The longest I've ever gone is about 30 hours.

My question is: How long until I start to feel better? I am off of work for a week (I planned this to coincide with my vacation).
I would have gone into a detox or something but I have no one to take care of my house, etc.

[Melli_Mel]

I loved reading what you wrote.  Thank you so very much.  So much I'd like to add, but don't have the energy, as I am going through withdrawl from oxy once again, and even typing is hard work...but THANK YOU.

[mz_independent9212]

I'm 20 years old nd have been taking percent 30s it started out about a year ago as taking 10mg for fun then when to 15mg then went to up to 5 30s a day. I'm on my second day of detox at home. My body ackes nd my stomach upset. I have no energy I just lay in bed all day. How long will this last before I'm back to my normal self?

[NoMore1330]

I just wanted to say thank you and i appreciate your comment. It is completely true. This is my 2nd time trying to quit and I am pretty sure this is my last time trying. I am done messing with the devil that they put in these pills and they don't even warn you about the addiction. When I think they are the most addictive drugs on the planet. Do you notice that a lot of people quit and start feeling better and start doing them again thinking that they can control the addiction? That is what I do.
Thank you

[NoMore1330]

This is my 2nd time trying to quit. I was taking 10 to 12 perc 10s a day. I go through terrible depression also. The depression never seemed to go away. So I suggest going to your doctor and tell him the complete truth. Get on an antidepressant. They can take up to 2 weeks to start working but believe me they work, and they are not something that get you high or make you extremely happy. They just help to make you normal again. Believe me I know that it no fun to just cry about everything or feel completely useless. Just believe in yourself I promise you will have a much better life when your not chasing a pill every f****ing day. That used to be my sorry a** everyday activity and I am still young and I have a 3 year old daughter to take care of.
I wish you the best of luck and I hope that you feel better soon!!!!

[NoMore1330]

This is my 2nd time trying to quit. I was taking 10 to 12 perc 10s a day. I go through terrible depression also. The depression never seemed to go away. So I suggest going to your doctor and tell him the complete truth. Get on an antidepressant. They can take up to 2 weeks to start working but believe me they work, and they are not something that get you high or make you extremely happy. They just help to make you normal again. Believe me I know that it no fun to just cry about everything or feel completely useless. Just believe in yourself I promise you will have a much better life when your not chasing a pill every f****ing day. That used to be my sorry a** everyday activity and I am still young and I have a 3 year old daughter to take care of.
I wish you the best of luck and I hope that you feel better soon!!!!

[BroKenEMS]

I can totally sympathize and empathize with everyone one of you. I had a work injury, actually number two, doing my job saving someones life for EMS. The first injury was herniated discs in L-4, L-5 and a busted up knee. I was put on meds for almost a year then I cold turkey'ed it and was sick as all H%$*. But got through it and went back to work. Almost two years ago I was injured again, same scenerio...back on meds but stronger this time and WAAAAYY more of them due to extensive damage to my lower back and now my cervical area not to mention they found a lovely node in my thorasic area. Its been hell, but i had to recover and I finally decided I had to stop..I couldnt do it anymore. I felt crappy,I had no energy, was forgetful and all. I weaned myself. But now, its been four days without anything and let me tell you I feel much better but the side effects are still there slightly. You WILL go through nightsweats, cold sweats, fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, back pain, restless leg syndrome, blood pressure highs and lows, insomnia, lack of appetite, unable to focus and so much more but, yes there is a but, in the end you will be over it and back to yourself. The person that your family knew before all this, the person your kids adore and look up to. I am more than excited over the fact I get to go back out and do yard work! can you believe that? So yes, its a major B*&^% at first, but so worth it once you go over that hump. Don't give up, get off the meds and for the sake of your famjily DO NOT allow a Dr to just freely prescribe some crap YOU KNOW is addictive but when it is time to cut you off guess what? they are gone.
Good luck and best wishes to all of you.