Soma....Best Way To Stop This Drug

[Precious Pearl]

My Dr. has had me on Soma 4-6 per day for 7 years for various Rheumatoidal problems. He, also, had me taking 4-6 Vicodin 5/5.00mg per day. I have managed to stop the vicodin C/T 2 weeks ago today. I am very proud of that, so far so good. I have, also, cut back to 2-3 somas per day and try not to take any until afternoon as they DO make me very sleepy without the vicodin. Anyway, I eventually would like to get off the soma as well. My body will hurt but I no longer work so I am thinking I can just lie down if so need be. I am just tired of going on trips and running out of my Rx's too soon etc etc. Anyone had any experience with Soma and C/T on getting off of it please let me know. I have to say since no vicodin I "think" I am thinking a little more clearer. :) Thanks Precious

[alwaysanaddict]

I have never experienced Soma, but I have to say CONGRATS to quitting the Vicodin. good for you!!

[Precious Pearl]

Thanks. I know it's only been 2 weeks today but I FEEL triumphant on that. I am HOPING the soma will go as well and that I can STAY off the vicodin. Thanks for the congrats. Precious

[NautyOne]

How bad were your withdrawals??  I'm having trouble just getting off two 5mg. per day.  Did you use the soma to help with the withdrawals?  Btw.....I was taking a similar amount for about the same duration you were.


Nauty................

[Precious Pearl]

If you are talking about my withdrawels from the 4-6 5/5.00mg vicodin they are as follows. I started two weeks ago tonight, well Tues actually. I would say Tues I felt pretty good. I laid in bed, though just waiting for the shoe to drop if you know what I mean. Not much Tues. I thought MAN this is cool. THEN Wed. my entire body started aching and I COULD NOT get comfortable for anything. I luckily have a Tempurpedic massage, adjustable bed so I was putting myself in EVERY position all night. Poor hubby. I really should have slept in the other room or he should have for 2 nights but we made it. THEN on Thurs. I woke with a bad bad headache I couldn't seem to shake ALL day. BUT my Pharmacist friend who helped me to go C/T. He told me what to do. He told me to by the over the counter Unison sleep aid. Said it IS the best and non addicting. So I took that nightly and slept ALL night. I couldn't believe it from day one...Slept better than I ever did on the vicodin. I used to wake every 3-4 hours when taking vicodin. Anyway, it wasn't NEARLY as bad as I thought it would be. I took 2 somas (1/2 at a time) throughout the afternoon, so maybe that helped, too. I have to say so far I don't really think much about the vicodin. I even have like a bottle of 100 in my cabinet. In my mind I feel like if they are there I am strong. Different for everyone, I guess. Anyway, I was ready for the worst after reading all these posts but mine were minor. BUT I DID NOTHING for 3 days. Maybe ran to the grocery once or twice but that was it. I just LAID in bed and read these posts and got strength from a couple people on here. OK guess that's about all I have to say except I AM thinking clearer than I have in years. IT IS DOABLE, like someone told me. VERY doable at home. My Dr. told me I'd have to go to a rehab center when and IF I decided to stop taking them. He'd keep me on them my entire life if I let him. Actually, I am not even going to tell him I stopped the one drug for personal reasons. But YOU CAN DO IT and believe you me you will be so proud of yourself when you are done. The best part is I am going out of town tomorrow for a day or two and it's SO nice NOT to have to worry....DO I HAVE enough vicodins on me?? Will I run out???? Is it too early to refill my RX. You know what I am talking about. It's a freedom I haven't had for 7 years. NOW to conquer the soma and I WILL feel like I did something. I wish there was someone on here who has C/T soma and tell me their story. OK hope this helps. YOU CAN DO IT is all I have to say. Just PUT your mind to it. I told myself I had the flu for 3 days.....OK later Precious

[NautyOne]

I also take soma, and their is a withdrawal that comes with it, but it's nothing like opiates.  I would continue to take the soma for a while and slowly taper off it if you want to stop.  Soma works very well for me, and I think I can manage on that alone.  I have tried the unisom, but get some really funky side affect.....i get these electric shock like jerks that are terrible......I even punched my hubby in the head while we were asleep.  Funny thing, I can take tylenol PM and don't have that problem.....it's the same medicine, but just with acetaminophen I can't figure that out.  Congrats on two weeks, you have done great.  I worry about the bottle of 100 you have in the cabinet, but keep up the good work.  I also understand what you are saying about head being clear......good luck, and God Bless.

Nauty.....................

[bettie1976]

ive never had a w/d from quitting soma. and i used to take 120 a week for months on end. i guess it just depends on you. try going without. see how you feel. I seriously never had a problem with it, take it or leave it was my motto. i was just high on percs and vics and kept ordering but when i ran outta money to order them, i didnt go thru any w/d's.

p.s may I have that bottle of 100 vicodins in the medicine cabinet? lol. kidding.

[fishmeal]

WOW, if you can get off these drugs that would be soooo a miracle in you life.  Please count you blessings as you read around in this forum.  Somas aren't as hard, (I think), to get off.  It's the vicodin that is actually heroin in a pill.  Yes I know it has it's uses but not for long periods.
Best
Jim

[Precious Pearl]

Thanks for all the support on getting off the soma. I know I need to do it but my body DOES ache all the time. The soma helps my muscles..Funny, my Rheumatologist told me I would be able to probably get off the vicodin at home BUT had to go to rehab for the soma??? I am thinking what does he know...These Drs. sometimes, I think they just want to get you hooked. He was handing me BAGS of Lunesta...Ambien etc etc but I only took a few. Actually, the Lunesta I took for 3 weeks until I ran out and MAN what withdrawels from that I had. NEVER again on that stuff. OK anyone else with input on C/T soma I would appreciate it. I am the type that has to do her "homework" before I attempt it. I read these posts for like a month before I actually psyched myself up to stop the vicodin....OK thanks again guys and gals. Precious

[NautyOne]

lol......shame on you, girl.....too funny.  how are you feeling, you seem to be happier and getting a little feisty!!!

Luv,
Nauty.................

[NautyOne]

I am not a doc.  but, If I were you i would stay on the soma.  The only problem I have with not having soma is not sleeping and it helps with the withdrawals I am having on my Vicodin taper. If your  taking it moderately......stick with it.  I can almost say for certain that you are using it to take the edge off you Vic withdrawals and its working.  If you have muscle pain and not abusing it.......it is definitely the lesser evil.  Soma is more mental.......when I don' have it I get aggitated  for about 2-3 days......nothing horrible for me, but my dogs, cats, birds and husband might say otherwise, but its nothing.  dont worry.

Nauty....................

[bettie1976]

you do not need to go to rehab for somas. you dont even have to go for vicodin. ive done it a billion times at home cold turkey with no other meds at all. Rehab is a good option for you tho if you can make the time. (for the vikes)

[bettie1976]

yea im feeling pretty darn good. and yes, VERY feisty! I almost dumped water on my man to get him outta bed today heehee. day 67. and then i messed with him all morning. ;)

[bettie1976]

"I know the "thinking" that comes with taking a pill everyday"

Yea so true. Or a handful every few hours. How about replacing those bad pills with vitamins? At least yer still taking a pill. LoL

[Precious Pearl]

Hey, the "replacing a bad pill with vitamins" is EXACTLY what I have been doing and am doing RIGHT now. Very good thought. I was SO used to popping my 2 vicodin and 2 somas early in the morning with my cup of coffee but now I take my vitamins and B-12 sublingual tablet. I think the B-12 helps with the energy level. Have to say it's NOT quite the same but in my mind I tell myself it's the drugs I am taking. :) Have to outsmart OURSELVES, right? OK just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the input on the soma. I WILL get off this, too, one day. Just trying to do my homework, first. Precious