Vicodin versus Darvon

[Jewels110]

I have been on Darvon for neck pain for about 4 or 5 months now. I take no more than 2 capsules of 65mg a day. I also take Vicodin about 1-2 a day but not when I take the Darvon.  I have taken the vicodin for 4 years on and off and have never taken over 2 pills a day.  I also take wellbutrin for depression and xanax for an anxiety disorder. I am thinking about trying to get off of the Darvon and Vicodin altogether because I don't want it to hurt my kidneys and liver and I was just wondering what I can expect as far as withdrawal symptoms and how long they will last. Also is Darvon just as addicting as Vicodin?

[mimi1313]

I'm not sure about the Darvon not being as addictive. It really depends on how you use it.
Since you don't take that many, physical withdrawals should be light. They shouldn't be bad becasue you only take 1-2 pills per day, but the length of time you've taken them may make them a little worse. Do you crave the vicodin or darvon or is it just as needed for pain? If you are concerned about withdrawals, then start cutting your pills in half, and only take that. Slowly taper your dose and even cut them in quarters if you can. If you do that, you may have very little withdrawal symptoms. Good luck!

[Jewels110]

I just wondered how long it really takes totally get through the physical withdrawals and I haven't taken a vicodin at all for the last 3 days.  Sometimes I think I actually want them even though I know I really can tolerate the pain.  What do people do to just stay away from them if you crave them?

[GoingToMakeIt]

Look in the Health pages On the right.
Usually 4-5 are the bad days and within a week you will think you will live life again. It takes time to heal. Be patient.

[Jewels110]

Today is my 4 th day off of the Vicodin, I feel like the physical symptiom are starting to subside. I slept better, but I have to go to work this morning.  Can someone tell me what are some things you are doing to actually stay off totally.  Do people really find that excersice helps as I just bought a new treadmill.  I wish everyone here well and I like this forum and am glad I found it because I just need to understand that I am not alone and won't be criticized. I will look forward to hearing from you.