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Question for FLaddict or anyone about the amino acid/vitamin detox program

I have a question about you amino acid program. Sorry if they have been asked before, I am stll trying to figure out how to use the message system. I can respond to people who message me at least!
1. Is this as effective for Subutex withdrawal as it is for full agonist opiates? Not sure if you have read my posts, but this is day 9 off of subutex, I weaned, and still suffered severe w/ds. I even had a panic attack on Sunday that sent me to the ER (with no insurance, I'm dreading the bill). I have taken a benzo the last few nights and it helped me sleep. I am out of those, and won't be getting more, as I know long term use of this is bad news. I am still going through some bad at times w/d's though admittetly it is getting better every day.
Depression, lethargy (which you will see below I am on a drug that gives me a pick me up, but does not last all day) Took Vit B supplement drinks too which helped for a few hours. Also have aches, pains, RLS to the hilt, the worst in my opinion. Some general restlessness.

2. regarding the multi vitamin high potency. Do I still take the stuff later on like the vitamin C, and calcium, in addition? I take mega man multi vitamins and they have well over 100% of daily value of Vit. C, and Calcium. (Maybe add a line in your report to clarify)

3. Is 5HTP the name of the product? Or is it short for something.

3. Can I find all of this at GNC?

4. I have taken ADD meds most of my life, like ritalin, and now I take Vyvanse (amphetamine based) stangely I have never been addicted to this, I don't take it on the weekends,never took more than I am supposed to. To the point, would adding L-tyrosine be a bad mix to an ADD med? ADD meds give you a kick, though not much of one as I have been on them so long. I get the effects I need with regards to focus and production. Just afraid a pick me up might blast my blood pressure.

I don't go back to the Doctor until the 26th, and don't have insurance, so I hate to make a special visit to start this.

Sorry for so many questions, but thos program sounds exactly like what I need to get over this final hurdle.

thank you, and you are an angel for posting this information. If I was near you,I would come give you a big hug!!!!

Thanks to anyone else who offers help as well.
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199177 tn?1490498534
OK the sam-e the the ADD meds are fine together , but i still cant find out for sure with the Ltyrosine ....you could try calling your pharmacist and ask him ,tell him you are thinking about taking L-Tyrosine.......... You are just trying to be safe ,,,,they should be able to help....good luck let me know what you find out
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417564 tn?1287982827
Regardless of what you do....put epsom salts in your baths.....releases toxins.  
just a quick & simple.tip to give you some relief.
I am sure avisg will be able to give you good info - always good to be safe.
peace
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199177 tn?1490498534
thomm i have a program that picks up interactions with meds this med is not in its data bank i will try to find it some place else....i will let you know
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199177 tn?1490498534
are you on anything other then the  Vyvanse ........
5hpt is the name of a supplement .......
I would take SAM E instead .......
I will check for interactions  with the ADD meds and the Ltyro and the SAM E
most of this you can get at GNC.....
I would suggest sub lingual melation ...for sleep ....valierien root would help too.
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352798 tn?1399298154
With all of these formulations. You need to pick and choose what works for you. They are guidelines to help. The vitamins, minerals, amino acids may be something that you will need forever. At first the quantities needed are much higher then the body after many months needs less to do it's job. CATUF a long time member with 1000+ days clean, still uses L-Tyrosine 1000mg every day.
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417564 tn?1287982827
Getting on sub will prolong the inevitable.
As I said, once we drink the naturalcalm & calmag...our wd symptoms subside.  That is amazing.  
Since we have detoxed off 2mg.a day of methadone for almost a month - we should have experienced a tremendous amount of discomfort.  Unfortunately, we are familiar with the wd of methadone...quiet debilitating.
I am always an advocate of natural remedies, herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements...these have no side effects and replenishes your bodies natural supply of things.  
Best of luck and continue to post.
peace
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417564 tn?1287982827
Check out my journal and going2makeit - there is some info that can be beneficial to you.  Just ckick our name in blue & then click to read journal entries.
Welcome to the forum.  This can be done.  My fiance and I took our last dose of methadone today.  We are testing the theory of replenishing & exceeding your bodies vitamin supply to combat wd symptoms.  So far, so good.  NaturalCalm & CalMag from vitaminsthatwork.com  - order those, it is amazing.  Also, B12 injections are great for energy and can be obtained quickly and easily from Canada.
Keep posting.  The support and compassion here is great.
peace and love
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I have used the Thomas recipe in the past for the full agonist opiates. The subutex is a bit different, it sticks to your opiate receptors a long time, and the w/d is longer. It is supposed to be much milder and it is a partial agonist, but it still sucks. I am sorry, I don't think this is mild at all.
And as I always say, this is my experience, everyones is different.

But the thomas recipe is awesome, and I did use the hot baths and other things to get through the first few days.

thank you so much for your answers, I do appreciate it.
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352798 tn?1399298154
I would take vitamins twice a day. Even if you take 1/2. Same with Vitamin C. Many vitamins are water soluble so they don't stay in you all day and night.
5htp is the name and yes, I would thing GNC has them all.
Did you also look at the Thomas recipe? It too has some suggestions for detoxing.
Natural Calm with calcium is another excellent product to use.
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