Vicodin withdrawal

[onedaycloser]

Hi, I am writing this to ask if anyone can tell me how long my withdrawals will last from vicodin I have been taking them for the past 4 months or so, it started at a few a day then I went to about a average of 10-12 a day, they were 5mg(when I got the 10mg I would take them in half so it was like taking the 5's). I am now on day 4 1/2(yes I am even counting the half day) :) I feel much better then I did on day 2 but I still really don't feel like I can eat...I have been eating applesauce and jello for the most part. I have only been able to sleep for 4 hours a night and when I wake up I get the feelings of a withdrawal. I was thinking of getting melatonin(sp) and some other form of sleep aid like tylenol pm. Any suggestions would really be great! I know I am getting close, but any help would be great! This site has helped me out alot in the first couple of days! Thank you!

[mr.lucky66]

it shouldn't be too bad. It's the easiest of all narcotics to kick, but it's still sux.

[onedaycloser]

Well, after feeling pretty good most of the day, I just started into having not being able to sit still and sweaty hands...I wish this would go away, it is weird because I don't have even a urge to take any pills, but I get these feeling every so often...I guess it is just my body still reacting to not having vicodin. I just wish it would go away.

[onedaycloser]

Tim, Thanks for the encouragement! I actually just left the house for a couple of hours, I had to go do some running around, felt pretty good the whole time I was out. I am glad to hear you are doing good! Sounds like we are about on the same timeframe as far as when we stopped taking the pills! I wish you the best of luck! Maybe tomorrow is the day that we both feel "mostly" normal :)

[tim772]

I had a 12 a day habit of 10/500 for 2.5 years.  I finally decided to get off cold turkey.  I am on day four now and feel so much better. I ate little at a time but did eat.  I had tremors and only slept a couple hours at a time.  My legs would shake like mad.  I now feel so much better. I took some advice and walked around the house for ten minutes a few times a day.  Then I would take a hot shower three times a day that helps.  Today is the first time I was able to leave the house and do something.  I went and got a deep massage. Wow it felt good.  A few more days and it will be over.
Hang in there

[onedaycloser]

Yeah I was thinking if I could eat something and get some rest I would really feel better. Thanks for your reply =D

[Sunnyd210]

Getting something to sleep should really help. Insomina can sometimes stick around after the other symptoms go away. You should be feeling much better in a few days. You are doing great keep up the good work!!