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I tapered down from 20 lortab10 mg each a day over 3 years to 2 loratab a day for a month then would break one in half for about a week then it was C/T 5 days ago. I have very bad leg and muscle pains that are worse in the afternoons and I do not sleep at night, my heart just races most of the time. I was able to get some ambien to sleep but my heart races so much I still only slept 5 hours the last two nights. I have read everything I can find about withdrawals and it seems like everyone reacts differently. I'm so glad to have found this site I need the support.
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Well, You experiance is my nightmare. Please do it for me. I will be where you are next week. I don't mind tapering. Last night I even went to bed and forgot to take my last dose. I did take a valum.

Do you think it would have helped to taper to 1/8 or even 1/10 of a pill. (Maybe even taper to just licking it for a few seconds ;) )

I will say it is getting harded 50 to 10 pills wasnot bad. I am watching the clock more now.
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I asked my dr. for a catapress patch, (clonidine) 2mg. It's a blood pressure medication that controlled my heart rate and lessened the side effects of w/d. Need to change patches once a week Good Luck!
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I did cut my pills in to fractions as i was weening, not a bad idea I think, it helped me.
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How do you feel otherwise??? Diarhhea, lethargy, any mental symptoms.  The heart racing is something you may want to address with your Dr.  I am hearing that clonidine helps with that...and helps yo sleep....it might be worth looking into?!
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I have horrible sweats today and my heart has been racing for 5 days straight. There is no way I'm admitting this to a doctor. I'll suffer through alone
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