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Vicodin
by Moon Leaf (obviously not my real name? S, Oct 10, 1999 12:00AM
I am battling an addiction to Vicodin stemming from a root canal which I underwent nearly 2 years ago. I have smoked pot years. Daily, in fact. It has torn me up. My confidense, my spirit; everything. I am newly married for the first time and am considering a pregnancy in the near future, but want to ensure that all chemicals are out of my body (this will remain the case even after my child arrives), my concern is how long does it take to get these drugs completely out of my system, knowing that there was a time recently - prior to our wedding - when I was taking up to 3 to 4 extra strength Vicodins per day or 6 to 8 regular strength per day. It's a sad truth, and it's embarrassing. But, I know in my heart this is not what I'm about. Marijuana was the gateway drug when I was 12 and vicodin was something that I felt made me "happy." I felt confident and not as nervous to engage in idle conversation with friends/relatives when I was on Vicodin. Now, my thoughts are drastically different. I want to be healthy and I want a healthy family. So, I'm asking this question of anyone out there.
I appreciate the help.
I appreciate the help.
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I was addicted too. I know how you feel. I felt the same. I started with Vicodin & it progressed. I would take anything that was Codiene based. This started 5 years ago. It does make you happy Hell it makes you feel Great! But since I stopped all my true feelings came back. I am so much more HAPPY. I had to go into a treatment center to detox it took 7 days. I don't know where you are but the place I went to was called Intracare North (281)893-7200 I know they have other places. Please call. You re in my prayers
Susan <))))<
You do not have to go through this trying time in your life alone. Please email me if you would like to. I am not an addict, but have lived w/ it all my life. If you would just like to vent, please email me. Maybe we can chat j_trevethan***@****
I KNOW, ALTHOUGH I FEEL I'M NOT ADDICTED TO VICODIN, I AM ADDICTED TO PAIN. I'VE HAD BUERGERS DISEASE FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS AND THANK GOD "VICODIN" HELPED ME THROUGH THE PAINFUL TIMES BEFORE THE 12 SURGERIES I'VE ENDURED. I ONLY HAVE TWO THUMBS AND A FINGER LEFT, AND THE REMOVAL OF MY GRATE TOE.
OF COURSE THE "STATE OF MICHIGAN", KNOWS MY PAIN MORE THAN MY DOCTOR, SO THEY REGULATE HOW MANY I SHOULD TAKE AND FOR HOW LONG.MY "STUBS" HURT IN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER, OR FOR NO REASON THAT I KNOW . I'M NOT A POT SMOKER, AND WITH 4 KIDS, AS A SINGLE PARENT, I CAN'T JUST GET DRUNK TO RELIEVE THE PAIN. BESIDES THEN I'D BE AN ALCHOLIC. I DO SMOKE, AND HAVE TRIED MANY REMIDIES TO QUIT.
BOTTOM LINE, I COME TO THE WEB TO FIND SOMEONE TO PRESCRIBE VICODIN TO HELP ME. I DO NOT TAKE 8 OR 10 750MG A DAY, BUT I DO TAKE 4 SOMEDAYS. SO IF SOMEONE HAS ANY LEFT OVER OR KNOWS HOW I MAY FIND SAME EM ME.
GOOD LUCK TO THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ADDICTED, BUT REMEMBER THERE ARE SO OF US OUT THERE THAT ARE NOT HAPPY BEING ADDICTED TO "PAIN"
I'M A MALE 55 IN MICHIGAN
BOB
OBIVIOUSLY, OTHER RESPONSES DON'T TAKE PRESIDENCE.
OKAY, I TRIED, BUT VICODIN DOES HELP WHEN YOU REALLY NEED IT.
THE KEY IS WHEN TO SLOWLY WORK YOUR WAY OFF IT
"ONE DY AT A TIME"
GOOD LUCK
BOB
off it and it's not easy. I have been off for almost 9 days
now. It been very hard. but I know I can do it
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you need to do something called the "purification Rundown"
go to a library or book store and pick up the book"Clear mind,Clear body" this will explain how the drugs get stored in the bodies fat cells and ALSO the HANDLE for this. I did that program and feel "CLEAN"
I just ordered that book today… I was on Hydro for over three years and have been off the meds for over three months now, but am still experiencing post acute withdrawls (I think)-itching, twitching, occasional sweating, chills. It's very annoying. I've spoken to everyone including all the drug manufacturers, but no one has been any help.
Does any of these symptoms sound fimiliar to you?
Thanks,
Scott
I am so with you, you can e-mail me at kat_lydic***@****
My question is , is there another drug that could take the place of this medicine for my headaches due to the hydrocephalus because i feel like i am a drug addict when i ask my doctor for more of it. But it seems to be the only thing that works.
Can you please help me? thank you
for opiate based drugs never really leaves you. You will get
over the physical addiction, but there are chemicals in your
brain that are permanately altered. This drug, taken in moder-
ation will not harm you or a fetus. The true problem is the
government system that controls even the M.D. s even perscrib-
ing them. The drug will do less harm than alcohol or nicotine!
I have run out of them and my friends have given me them but I know they are aware I am a little out of control. I don't have anymore and some times I find myself wondering how I can get a hold of them again--I am afraid they will lead me back into using hard drugs because I have seen it happen. hopefully I will be able to get control.
I too have had a similar history. All my life, from 19 onward I used drugs or drank on and off for almost 30 years. I started with pot and LSD and progressed to Meth and Heroin in my twenties. I was always able to stop without much difficulty but usually went on to something else down the road, with the same excessive enthusiasm. Yet, I still managed to have another so-called "normal" life as well, with many opportunities and blessings. I had a loving family, I had a beautiful daughter, I had an education, hobbies, interests and travel. My relationships with men were not healthy but I managed to maintain a few very good friends who cared about me and still do. When I got into my forties I began to take codeine for various ailments and also I began to drink more frequently. I also became addicted to Ativan.I found that the combination gave a delightful sense of well being, confidence and pleasure. To make a long story short, I became my own worst nightmare- a pill popping, alcoholic, middle class housewife from suburbia. I helped myself to other peoples medicine cabinets and bought my codeine from a suburban dealer as well as conning my own physician for prescriptions. I became very secretive and ashamed. I became worried about my liver and whether I would accidently kill myself. I began thinking that death might be preferable to this agony. My doctor told me my liver enzymes were elevated. So finally after about 5 years of this downward spiral ( fortunately my daughter had left home to be on her own ) I had had enough. This was no longer fun, though the nature of addiction is that you can't stop. Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting a different result. I had become insane. I am in a 12 step group now and my life is fuller and happier than it has been in years-maybe than it ever was. Everything I enjoyed before is doubled because I am no longer a slave to drugs or alcohol. All my relationships have improved, especially with the Big Guy above. I have been clean and sober for 21/2 years and I am going to be a grandmother this summer! Now, I will be totally present for life-with all its ups and downs. Hang in there and keep in touch if you can- go to any lengths to find your sobriety. It isn't easy - nothing worthwhile ever is but it's a challenge. My email address if you wish to talk is ***@****
***@****
Thank you,
Shaylie
South Bend, Indiana
THANKS.
I AM FINISHED TAKING THIS LIFE SUCKING, DREAM CRUSHING, HIDE BEHIND YOUR TRUE FEELINGS TRASH. 2 YRS. AGO I WAS WORKING OUT WITH A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER 6 DAYS A WEEK, AND NOW I AM RECOVERING FROM SMOKING 1 PACK OF SMOKES A DAY, ATLEAST AN AVERAGE OF 13 VICODINS PER DAY. 3 CUPS OF COFFEE, AND NOT EATING WELL AT ALL! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS ABOUT MY PROBLEM.
ZORRO
1) I hit a bottom so low I wanted to die
2) I went into an in-patient program in CA
3) I ADMITTED I WAS AN ADDICT
4) I recognized my past addictive behaviors, pot, coke, sex,work, etc.
5) I was educated through Cognitive Thinking why and what I was avoiding.Why I did not want to face life and reality
6) I found a faith in a higher power. For me this was God and Jesus Christ. For others it may be anything they find inspiration in.
7) I learned how to forgive myself, this took unhealthy guilt out of my life.
8) I sought out information on non narcotic preventice medicines
9) I sought out ,found, and stay in touch with support groups such as Narcotics Anonymous.I realized that a drug is a drug. Addiction to Vicodin is as bad as addiction to pot, heroin or coke. The choice of drug is the only differance.
Sorry to ramble on, May 16th, 2000 will be one year for me with no pain meds. It has been extremly painful at times. But life on life terms in the realm of reality is great. Don't forget there are two types of addiction. Both physical and mental. Just because you conquer one, doesn't mean you have the other one under control. Humble yourself, educate yourself, get support and forgive yourself. As I do at every NA meeting, my prayers are with you
With much pain and depression I've just admitted to myself that I'm addicted to Lortab/hydrocone, taking 4-5 7.5mg a day for several months. With much effort I've kept it down, could easily be taking more. The results: I'm a total pain to live with, I think my body is craving more. I had neck fusion surgery 5 weeks ago, still feeling so much pain ! My biggest fear, besides the withdrawls, is coping with the pain. It's excruciating. I'm confused, is some of the pain I'm feeling drug related, am I making excuses for the addiction by masking it with the fact that I need something for pain ? Single Mom with a wonderful child, I am a wonderful Mom for the most part, except for my mood swings. I know it confuses my teen and I cannot bear for him to know, or anyone else. I divorced his father because he was a cocaine addict !!! How ironic... I was the epitome of health, never believed in any junk for my body, not even caffeine until I started suffering with chronic pain. Now look at me ! So embarrassed, depressed. I'm going to try to taper off but when I do I feel so sick and I can't sleep with anxiousness, which right now I need for the healing. Should I wait to heal more before I get off of them? My son is leaving in June for a few weeks, I am leaning towards going cold turkey at that time so he doesn't have to be a part of it. Will ask my Doctor on my follow-up in 2 weeks what he thinks, have a feeling he will not be concerned, maybe I can ask for clonidine or buprenorphine. My question: Has anyone tried homeopathic, or alternative modalities such as therapeutic touch or Trager work for relaxation ? I have an appointment with a trager therapist this week mostly for the pain aspects, I figure if I can get that under control and employ some relaxation modalities it might help.
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I feel your pain.
God has been my biggest strength, as well as the love for my child, and myself... I want to be healed in everyway...I wish the same for you all.
Love and peace,
M : )
I too am batteling the problem with Vicodin it makes me feel calm energetic and happy all at the same time. its simular to taking a diet pill a xanex and a prozac all in one. my solution to the problem has been to turn to God and pray about it and the battle will seem easier .in the meantime my present situation is a fabulous new diet pill that I dont know the name of and xanex.But this is another phase of my battle.im not sure what the answer is.in my situation it seems to be a vicious circle. I suppose as everyone else im trying to achieve the goal of eternal happiness.thats why I have to live one day at a time and keep God in my heart and let him steer me.
Pray
as I have a duel addiction 1. Vicoden ES 2. Soma
The doctor is starting to be careful about giving me too much, gives me 50 for one month,have been running out a week or two early. Probably excercise would do me as much good as pain killers but would be much more work for me. That's all I will write for now.
The doctor is starting to be careful about giving me too much, gives me 50 for one month,have been running out a week or two early. Probably excercise would do me as much good as pain killers but would be much more work for me. That's all I will write for now.
It was even harder to quit the second-time around because I was so disgusted with myself that after all I had been through previously, I still just put myself right back into that situation, and now there was a baby to consider, not just me. Sometimes I wish that I hadn't let it get out of control and instead of casual drinking at parties, or special occassions, was able to take one Vicodin instead and enjoy it's relaxing effects. But, I abused it and now any thought of "recreational use" is out. Once you let a drug like this into your life the way I did, the way many of us have, nothing is ever quite the same. As someone said in here, your brain chemistry is forever altered. I told myself, "one last time," but it was that "one last time" that led to several weeks. The longer you stay with it, the harder the "come-down," but the thing is, you do get through it. You will get through it. The depression, the moodiness, the craving for the euphoric-like feeling will subside and you will again find happiness in who you really are...without the narcotic. It is so hard to break this habit, this I know just as well as any of you, but life is so much easier when you depend only on "you," not the Vicodin. The heart of quiting is gaining your self-respect. It's undeniably what creates our self-esteem.
I still - and probably always will - honestly say that I too love the way it makes me feel. But, what I don't love is the depression, the regret, the feeling of being a low-life, druggie. The self-loathing, the disrespect you feel for yourself, the anger the emotional roller coasters, the fighting that it caused between my husband and I because I was feeling bad about myself and the secret I was hiding from him, it's just never worth it in the end. Each time you go back to it, it's more and more difficult to break the cycle. If I could give advice to any of you it would be to just get through "day one," then "day two," then "day three," just take it day-by-day. After the withdrawals diminish there will come a night when you lay your head down and you will recognize a happier feeling that comes from not having popped that pill; you'll take a deep breath and you'll feel healthy, clean. It's hard, don't get me wrong. I know so well just how hard. The tears, the grief, because when you stop you're really grieving for your best friend, Vicodin. You're letting it go, the one thing that made everything seem more fun. But, again, the roller coaster that we all go through when we come down is so difficult, it's just not worth it. It's my belief and from what doctors have told me that in 7-10 days the chemicals will be out of your sytem and you'll get a grip on the physical symptons, the rest - the emotional aspects - are dealt with by simply finding things to fill your time with. Happier things, more positive things. Movies are a great pacifier, or bead a necklace, paint, write, garden, yoga, long walks, anything to keep your mind busy. But, no matter what, the one thing that should keep you "clean" is the way you feel when you "are" clean. You breathe deeper, you have greater self-esteem, you feel like you're an honest person again. No false pretenses, no more hiding, no more secrets, this is you, take it or leave it. You can look around and see people who go through life doing drugs and man is it a tough road, but you also look around and see people who don't do drugs and I don't know about you guys, but I would always think to myself, "they don't need a pill to get through their day," a lot of people don't and that's what I want to be...a "normal" person. When I cry I want to know it's valid, not because I'm on drugs. We think we feel when we're taking Vicodin, but we're not feeling, we're knumb and that' s no way to move yourself through life. Life is hard enough sometimes without adding to it an addiciton.
You know, we're all stronger for having gone through this, it just sucks that we're the kind of people that have to hit rock-bottom before we surface.
My love and strength to all of you; to all of us. I like the exchange that's happening here and I think for a long while I will always return to this. Don't any of you ever wish Oprah or The View would do a segment on prescription drug addiciton. It's especially interesting to me when it involves women/mothers. After reading through these messages there are a lot of women who fight this problem (not to knock the importance of the issue as it relates to men as this addiction to Vicodin is difficult for anyone, male or female).
Again, any information on interaction of Vicodin with an unborn fetus would be much appreciated.
Keep on counting those days. I am.
MoonLeaf
Were you taking Vicodin while pregnant? I would like to know if anyone knows the effects of 4-5 Vicodin per day on an unborn fetus? I was addicted for the first 3 months of my pregnancy. Can it cause birth deformities?
Can you tell me more information on the usage of Vicodin during pregnancy. I have been taking 4 to 5 regular strength for nearly the first 3 months of my pregnancy...off and on. I am tapering now and still trying very, very hard to ignore the cravings. No matter how important this baby, my addiction is so strong. I am so ashamed. I never thought I'd begin this next phase of life as being this type of person. I am so worried that my baby will be deformed. Do you have any insight into this subject?
Thank you,
Sienna Vee
There is such a thing as being opiate deficient but unfortunantly there hasn't been enough study on the subject as far as I know. I started on Vicodin ES due to pain myself so I undrstand where you are coming from and wish the best for everyone who has replied. But for me, I believe that my end result will be my demise. Good luck to all of you. It took alot of courage to admit that you had a problem with something and share it with others. It has also helped me to hear that I am not alone. G-d Bless!!!
YUP, VICODIN AND VICODIN ES GOT ME TOO. I WAS UP TO 17 PILLS A DAY FOR A WHILE (JUST LIKE JERRY LEWIS) UNTIL ANXIETY GOT THE BEST OF ME. I THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF MY MIND,PARANOID, READY TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK OR EVEN A STROKE COULD HIT AT ANY SECOND. YOU GET PARANOID WHEN YOU TAKE IT FOR SO LONG. I FINALLY GOT OFF THE STUFF. IT TOOK ME THREE TRIES BUT THE LAST ONE DID IT. I WOULD KID MYSELF. I WOULD STOP FOR 5 DAYS THEN GO BACK AND ONLY TAKE 2-4 BUT INEVITABLY I WAS BACK UP TO 8 BEFORE I KNEW IT. THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: STOP GRADUALLY. 5,4,3,2,2,1,1,1. IT SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD PLAN BUT IT IS HARD. LATER IN THE DAY YOU WANT MORE. THE GOOD NEW IS THAT THE PHYSICAL PART IS EASIER THAN THE MENTAL PART. YOU WILL FEEL WITHDRAWAL. THE SECOND DAY WITHOUT PILLS IS THE WORST. FIRST AGITATION, CONSTANT FEELING OF IRRITABILITY AND FEELING EDGY.ALMOST, NOT KNOWING WHAT TO DO WITH YOURSELF. VOMITING, DRY VOMITING, SHAKING, CRYING, ROCKING,FATIGUE, LEGS AND HANDS SWOLEN. THIS STUFF GOT THE BEST OF MY MIND TOO, I DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE HOW DEPRESSED IT WAS MAKING ME. CRAZINESS, STRANGE THOUGHTS, NO PATIENTS, ECT...THE GOOD FEELING AND CONFIDENCE WASN'T THERE ANYMORE WHEN I POPPED 3-4. THEY STOPPED WORKING AND MADE ME NUTS. BUT I COULDN'T STOP. FINALLY I SAID. I WILL DIE IF I KEEP THIS UP AND I HAVE EVERYTHING TO LIVE FOR. BY THE 5TH DAY OF VICODIN FREE THE SYMPTOMS START TO WEAR OFF. NOW THE HARD PART. DO NOT GO FOR THAT BOTTLE. GET THEM ALL, FLUSH THEM, AND DON'T CALL THE DOCTOR FOR MORE. IT IS A REAL TEMPTATION WHEN SEVERAL WEEKS PASS. YOU FIGURE YOU ARE RIPE FOR A PERSCRIPTION AND THE DOCTOR WON'T SUSPECT A THING. I WAS VERY VERY GOOD AT PLAYING THE DOCTOR JUMPING GAME. BE STRONG, YOU WILL DO IT. IF NOT THE FIRST TIME, THEN THE ONE AFTER. I WENT TO THE DOCTOR FOR HELP. EMBARRASSED, YES!!!!!!!!BUT GUESS WHAT, HE REALLY WANTED TO HELP.WE ARE EMBARRASSED FOR OURSELVES, THAT IS THE WORST PUNISHMENT OF ALL TO US.HE DID A KIDNEY AND LIVER FUNCTION BLOOD TEST AND ALL WAS WORKING WELL, EVEN AFTER TAKING THIS STUFF IN LARGE AMOUNTS FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS STAIGHT!!! THANK G-D. THEN HE HAD ME COME DOWN SLOWLY OFF THE PILLS. BELIEVE ME THE TEMPTATION WAS THERE TO POP A FEW MORE. GUESS WHAT? I DIDN'T MAKE IT THAT TIME AND WENT RIGHT BACK. THE NEXT TIME I QUIT COLD TURKEY, DUMB BUT IT WORKED. MY BODY WAS NOT TOO BADLY AFFECTED BECAUSE I HAD GONE THROUGH THE BIG WITHDRAWAL 3 WEEKS BEFORE. THIS WAS MUCH LESS OF A SHOCK TO MY BODY. 4 DAYS NOT TOO BAD AND BY THE 5TH DAY A AOKAY. NO VOMITING OR SHAKES THIS TIME, JUST AGITIATION AND A FEELING OF I AM GOING TO DIE. IT IS OVER NOW. THE DOCTOR SAYS THAT THIS STUFF, NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TAKE IS OUT OF YOUR BODY IN 1-2 WEEKS. AND, YOUR BODY IS AMAZING, IT IS PERFECTLY NORMAL AS IF YOU NEVER TOOK A PILL IN YOUR LIFE!!!!!CLEAN AND PURE. FOR YOU 10 DAYS SHOULD DO. ALL THE CHEMICALS WILL BE OUT. THE POT IS IN YOUR BODY FOR 1 MONTH SO DO NOT TRY AND CONCEIVE BEFORE THEN. THIS IS MY ADVISE TO YOU-A MOTHER TO A POTENTIAL MOTHER. THINK ABOUT THAT BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY BUNDLE OF JOY THAT YOU WILL HOLD SOMEDAY SOON. THAT WILL KEEP YOU OFF THE STUFF. IF IT DOESN'T BECAUSE YOU WILL JUSTIFY, WELL ONLY 2 WEEKS BEFORE I HAVE TO STOP BEFORE CONCEIVING AND THEN I WON'T TAKE ANYTHING DURING MY PREGNANCY, RIGHT? NO, NO. NO. STAY OFF THIS STUFF AND POT FOR 2 MONTHS BEFORE YOU MAKE THAT BABY. TAKE FOLIC ACID EVERYDAY AND A PRE-NATAL VITAMIN FOR 2 MONTHS. THIS WILL COMFORT THE PILL POP FEELING EVERYDAY. THE BIG THING IS TO CHANGE YOUR HABIT AND LIFESTYLE JUST A BIT SO TO FORGET WHAT YOU ARE SO COMFORTABLE DOING. I KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT AND I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK AND STRENGHTH. IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN. I KNOW YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. KEEP ME POSTED. REMEMBER THAT BABY EVERY SECOND YOU ARE WITHDRAWING AND THE MINUTE YOU WANT TO POP THAT PILL, IT ISN'T WORTH SEEING YOUR BABY ALL MESSED UP, BLIND, WITHOUT A LIMB OR SEVERE RETARDATION IF YOU POP THAT PILL FOR A QUICK HIGH THAT ISN'T EVEN THERE ANYMORE. AND AFTER THAT BABY COMES, YOU NEED TO BE SURE NOT TO RESTART YOUR BAD HABITS. BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO NEW MOMS WHO WANT A QUICK HIGH. I HEARD OF ONE STORY THAT WOULD MAKE YOU SICK. DON'T MAKE ME TELL YOU. BEST REGARDS,HELPING HAND
the easiest way to kick the problem, that is if u truly have one, is simply to masterbate every time you feel the urge to get high, it worked for me with cigs, pot, and booze, good luck, but trust me there are muck more dificult drugs to kick than those so consider yourself lucky, and sue the doctors that were giving you those prescription two years after your root canal.
I saw Dr. Richard Ready at the 'new day' treatment center at Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale Illinois. He was excellent and knew exactly what to do. It is methadone and catapres patches that are getting me through withdrawl; without the meds I go through some depression which includes crying jags, for no apparent reason and a feeling of 'no control' with regard to my life. I feel guilty for letting myself get to this point and I am angry at my Doctor for being the pusher that he is..
Go to the emergency room as soon as withdrawl happens or to a addiction MD before the symptoms and tell the truth. It is easy to beat WITH medication.
I just have one bit od advise for you that I have learned from experience. You cannot kick this alone my friend. No matter how hard you try. Detox would be a good place to start. I'm not going to preach and tell you to go to 12 step groups, but at least seek counseling...something. You cannot do it alone. It's not about willpower or strength in you. This is something much bigger than one person can handle without someone with knowledge of it. Please check SOMETHING out. I'm sure you have tried to stop yourself (been there, done that).
Good luck to you Moon.
Sue
But my wife took the prescription I was given on leaving the hospital, and bought 30 Vicodin tablets. Instructions say to take one to two every six hours. I don't think I will. Not because of the potential for addiction, but because of the severe vomiting I experienced.
Any suggestions? I like the idea that Vicodin is stronger than Ibuprofen, but not the side effects.
thanks
Gene
But my wife took the prescription I was given on leaving the hospital, and bought 30 Vicodin tablets. Instructions say to take one to two every six hours. I don't think I will. Not because of the potential for addiction, but because of the severe vomiting I experienced.
Any suggestions? I like the idea that Vicodin is stronger than Ibuprofen, but not the side effects.
thanks
Gene
I was in a car accident about a year in a half ago. I am 17 years old and I am addicted to vicodin. My mom likes to take vicodin, so thats why she got it. It was suppose to be for my back problems. I started taking it all the time to feel happy during the lawsuit I am going through. I take up to 6-8 every day. I am trying to stop taking it, its almost to the point where I just feel normal when I take it. Thank you for letting me know there are other people who had ans have this problem.
Can anyone reccomMend a health food tea or some other detox drink or formula to get it out of my system quicker so I can get back to life?
Sincerely,
SCARED
Any twelve step program can help with ism, depending what your true addition is. I feel for you very much, as I know about addiction and addictive behavior.An addiction specialist can also analyze the underneath cause and refer you. It could be of great help.
I hope that this will help a little.
I agree with the previous post that recommended getting help in order to quit. It can be as easy as finding a 12-step group in your local yellow pages. You can also find in the yellow pages listings of recovery programs. Someone will talk to you before you enter, in order to help you decide what you need. Good luck, Moon Leaf.
Clay
what are the effects of vicoden what does it do? what do u feel when u take it? i know it makes u happy but is it similar to any other narcotic?
what are the effects of vicoden what does it do? what do u feel when u take it? i know it makes u happy but is it similar to any other narcotic?
T LET ME NO. KAREN,,,,,,,,,,,,
in regards to stopping not being dangerous. I am on a program myself right now of weaning off, all supervised by my doctor.
If you abruptly stop, you could experience seizures and/or convulsions. If you are going to stop on your own, you MUST
wean off SLOWLY. It depends on how much you are taking as to how much to wean off and at what time intervals. I was taking as many as 16 ZYDONE a day which are equivalent to 32 regular Vicodin only with much less acetomenaphen, which is what taxes your liver and kidneys. Some doctors will prescribe and anticonvulsant in addition to your weaning program. At present I am now down to 10 per day. I am cutting down by 1/2 every 3-4 days. I feel a bit of withdrawels even with that small amount. You MUST WANT TO QUIT.
Without a desire to stop, you will not make it. Support, as EdD said, is also highly recommended. As for me, I look to my Lord for my strength for I can do all things through Christ Jesus.
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! I'm on my way and each week I feel a little clearer headed. My doctors have all told me that hydrocodone (vicodin) is JUST AS ADDICTING AND HARD TO QUIT AS HERION, FOR REAL!! I don't say this to frighten you, but to inform you of the facts. I will say this though: Vicodin in high doses over a long period can destroy your liver and kidneys. Ask your doctor to have a liver enzyme test as well as a test for your kidneys. This drug is amazingly addicitive, seductive, and dangerous. Take it from someone who has taken a lot, I mean a lot. I'm going to make it though. This I am certain of. If you really want to quit, you will. Get a doctor to supervise this though. Unless you want to go to rehab, which most don't. You are in my prayers. God bless all of you!
in regards to stopping not being dangerous. I am on a program myself right now of weaning off, all supervised by my doctor.
If you abruptly stop, you could experience seizures and/or convulsions. If you are going to stop on your own, you MUST
wean off SLOWLY. It depends on how much you are taking as to how much to wean off and at what time intervals. I was taking as many as 16 ZYDONE a day which are equivalent to 32 regular Vicodin only with much less acetomenaphen, which is what taxes your liver and kidneys. Some doctors will prescribe and anticonvulsant in addition to your weaning program. At present I am now down to 10 per day. I am cutting down by 1/2 every 3-4 days. I feel a bit of withdrawels even with that small amount. You MUST WANT TO QUIT.
Without a desire to stop, you will not make it. Support, as EdD said, is also highly recommended. As for me, I look to my Lord for my strength for I can do all things through Christ Jesus.
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! I'm on my way and each week I feel a little clearer headed. My doctors have all told me that hydrocodone (vicodin) is JUST AS ADDICTING AND HARD TO QUIT AS HERION, FOR REAL!! I don't say this to frighten you, but to inform you of the facts. I will say this though: Vicodin in high doses over a long period can destroy your liver and kidneys. Ask your doctor to have a liver enzyme test as well as a test for your kidneys. This drug is amazingly addicitive, seductive, and dangerous. Take it from someone who has taken a lot, I mean a lot. I'm going to make it though. This I am certain of. If you really want to quit, you will. Get a doctor to supervise this though. Unless you want to go to rehab, which most don't. You are in my prayers. God bless all of you!
Sincerely
Someone who needed vicodin today
I am 16 and i have been taking up to 6 vicodin a day for the past year. it is hard to stop, and for anyone reading this; take my adivce and dont start it
I know just how you feel I am also battling a marijuana addiction it is so hard I must smoke at least 1 ounce of the kindest buds a day. I am also addicted to vicodin I have been taking 5 vicodin a day for 9 years I am now 21 and I just can not stop taking them. I first started taking them because I had aseries of 3 surgerys in one month but then I realized that the pills made me horny and that when I took them and my girlfriend swallowed my nut sack I came down her throat much faster than usually. Anyway my girlfriend and I broke up just recently ahnd now I just beat my meat three to four times a day thart usually gets me off.
Well I hope that makes you feel any better why don:"t you get a hold of me some time so /I can squirt my **** all in your face and in your right eye.
SINCERELY, IN TROUBLE
Thank you,
***@****
Thank you to all who read my comment, I am so scared.
last few mo's percocet,vicodin,davocet oxy's ect, all for legit
pain i just wanted to know how the lortab's differ from the vicodin they both have hydrocodone and tylonol in them. They seem
to feel the same both do and effective job in pain relef. So why do doctors choose one over the other lortab's or vicodin. I know
the percocet's and oxycodone is stronger that makes sense, but
why lortab not vicodin and vise/vs just a question would like any feedback THANKS!!
MIKEY . . . .
***@**** please tell me
I have RA and stayed on vicodin through out my whole pregnancy. She's beautiful and healthy and 7 mths. Now, I took 1-2 tabs 1st trimester (and had a hell of a time with withdrawls,thats why they kept me on them, if not it could hurt the baby, the withdrawls, cause the baby feels what we feel) anyway I was addicted to them prior to the preg. so 2 still made me feel like S--t! By second tri. you can take more. I took 3-4. It helped. I still felt uncomfortable though (that was natural). My doc. wanted me to ween completely off by 3rd tri. but I tried so hard and couldn't I some days took 6. Not all the time, my RA was giving me alot of flare ups. Anyways I had told myself that I would take 1tab by the week of due date but I went into early labor by 3 weeks. But by the grace of God, she came out fine with No respiratory problems.
Doctors really would rather you take no med.s but the placenta takes alot of poisen from the baby. If you really need to take them, all I can say is pray about it. Like I said I did and all came out fine!
God Bless All of You,
Cats Eyes
God Bless All of You,
This is the very first time I write to a forum like this. I have been addicted to vicodin for many years now(10) I know I have a serious problem in my hands. I have try to quit so many times but it is almost impossible.
Currently I take 3 Hidrocodeine ES (750) a day.
I am planning on slowly get me out of this habit by taking less pills every week.
I have enough supplies for a month or so.
Can you guys give me some advise on the best way to kick the habit and staying out of it once for all.
thanks a lot, guys I am really desperate and scare, please help me
father of 4
thanks for your post and your support, I guess you are a father just like me.
I really want to quite but , sometimes I am too coward to even try. I have lower the amount of pill to 2 a day, but, it always wins me and I get back to my normal 3. I know I need to do it for the love of my kids and my own life.
I do not want them to through the same thing that I went, because I had a father who was an alcoholic and saw him getting drunk everyday.
I really appreciate. I do not think anyone in this forum is being mean or rude. I think a lot of time we need people to be brutally honest, so we can wake up and make the change.
father of 4
I started taking anti-depressants right after high school (which I regret) and I stopped drinking everyday recently and picked up the nasty habbit of taking pills. At first it was social and I felt like I had accomplished not drinking, but now that Ive felt the guilt I really want to stop. I have been living some sort of addictive lie for the past few years and Im just tired of it. Im a full-time successful student and have an amazing family and great friends so it seems selfish to be going from one vice to another. I dont really have any reason to be taking anything, it seems with my surrounds; however, I dont feel normal (without anxiety/negative thoughts) without any sort of vice.
Issue:
Ive gone through therapy, doctors, etc., and now I feel like I found that taking a few (6/750 vicodin) a day isnt a big deal and its helped alot with the mild mental issues (anxiety, sparse depression,etc.). Im now 22 and I havent up-ed the dose. I want to quit once I finish my BA this coming spring and have already accomplished so much in my field already. With the history/experience you all have had, am I just in denial or do you guys think as long as I have plans to quit and seem to have control with it that its an addiction? I know I have to face it one day, but w/d was horrible when I tried before.
Im just here for some insight, even though my intuition is that it might be a problem. Comments are defenitely appreciated..if youre going to be insulting, dont bother.
Thank you,
Very concerned girlfriend!
Lisa
Jacksonville,FL