Vicodin

[Moon Leaf (obviously not my real name? S]

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.

[Michelle]

HI, I AM PRESENTLY GOING THROUGH WITHDRAWAL NOW AS I TYPE THIS. THE STRANGE THING IS, I'VE BEEN THROUGH THIS HELL BEFORE. 5 YEARS AGO, I WAS TAKING UP TOO 40 PILLS A DAY. IT WAS HELL, I HAD BEEN IN RECOVERY BEFORE FROM HEROINE AND CRACK COCAINE. I WAS PRESCRIBED THESE PILLS AS WELL AS MY HUSBAND DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUES. WE BECAME ADDICTED IMMEDIATELY. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS ABOUT THOSE PILLS, BUT THEY ARE KILLERS.EVENTUALLY IT LED US BOTH BACK TO DRUGS, AND IT WAS A NIGHTMARE WITH 3 CHILDREN. I FINALLY SURRENDERED, AND SOURGHT HELP, CAME CLEAN WITH THE FAMILY, THE CHILDREN WHERE TAKEN FROM US. AND I LEFT MY MARRIAGE. I STARTED A 12 STEP PROGRAM, AND WAS CLEAN FOR 4 AND A HALF YEARS. RECENTLY MY FIANCE WAS GIVEN VICODIN FOR HERNIATED DISC.. I ALSO SUPPOSEDELY HAVE THEM TOO. I AT FIRST PLEADED WITH MY FIANCE NOT TO BRING THEM IN THE HOUSE. THE TEMPTATION WAS MUCH TOO GREAT. SLOWLY I STARTED SEEING HIM DIFFERENTLY HE WAS TAKING TOO MANY. AND I WAS ALL TOO FAMILIAR WITH THE SYMPTOMS. WELL, LIKE HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF, I GAVE IN, WENT TO THE DOCS, AND GOT MY OWN SCRIPT. I JUSTIFIED TAKING THEM BY MAKING SURE THAT I DIDN'T DOUBLE UP. I GOT TO TAKING 10 ONCE, AND I SLOWED IT BACK DOWN. TRYING TO CONTROL THEM. I ACTUALLY CELEBRATED MY SO CALLED 5 YEARS SOBRIETY THIS PAST OCTOBER. WHAT A HIPACRIT. I AM SCARED, AND I STILL HAVE REFILLS IN THE PHARMACY. WE BOTH HAVE DECIDED TO STOP THE MADNESS, SO AS OF TODAY WE HAVEN'T TAKEN ANY, BESIDES THEY ARE EXPENSIVE, AND WE DON'T HAVE INSURANCE, BECAUSE WE BOTH CHANGED OUR JOBS, AND ARE WAITING FOR NEW MEDICAL INSURANCE. WE'VE BEEN IN THE PROCESS OF REMODELING OUR HOME SINCE MAY, WHICH HAS CAUSED US GREAT STRESS. ALL THE EXCUSES ARE ALWAYS THERE. THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION IS A *****. AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF, RIGHT BEFORE I SAT DOWN AT THE COMPUTER, I FOUND A LOOSE PILL IN MY POCKET, AND THOUGH I KNOW I SHOULDN'T I'LL BE TAKING IT. GOD THIS THING IS BIGGER THAN ME. I AM STILL FRIGHTEN FOR BOTH OF US. WE MET IN A.A. AND HAVE ONLY KNOWN EACH OTHER SOBER. I LOVE HIM DEARLY, AND MY LIFE. I HAVE MY CHILDREN IN MY LIFE, AND I DO LOVE THEM TERRIBLY, AND WOULDN'T WANT TO EVER PUT THEM THROUGH THAT AGAIN. I HAVEN'T BEEN TO WORK IN 6 DAYS, TELLING THEM I'VE BEEN SICK. SO I AM PUTTING MY JOB INTO JEOPARDY. PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME... PRAY FOR US.... I DON'T THINK THAT THE DETOX WILL BE TOO UNCOMFORTABLE, I WASN'T TAKING MUCH, THANK GOD. I WAS TAKING AS PRESCRIBED FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, I DON'T KNOW HOW THESE DOCTORS GIVE OUT SUCH A STRONG PILL WITH 4 OR 5 REFILLS. DON'T THEY KNOW, THAT EVEN IF TAKEN AS PRESCRIBED, YOU STILL FEEL LIKE **** WHEN YOU STOP..... IF ANYONE HAS ANSWERS ON HOW TO BEAT THE FEELINGS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW..... THANKS...
SINCERELY, IN TROUBLE

[spanket]

dear moonleaf,

     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.

[kelly]

Hi,
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

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I just had two root canals in the last two days..THE PAIN WAS EXTREME, and when i had to go into the dentist office today, on an emergency visit to remove the temporary filling to relieve the pressure, and my dentist offered to prescribe a pain reliever..he offered me tylenol with codiene, but i said "NO" give me vicodin...Im on my second pill in 6 hours and boy i dont feel any pain, and im happy..QUIT YOUR WHINING PEOPLE and only take vicodin if you NEED IT FOR PAIN....
                           Sincerely
                     Someone who needed vicodin today

[bill]

I have been on vicodin for 3 months and now was taking 6 tabs a day..I have been feeling the effects and liking it......I stopped 3 days ago....please tell me some of the withdrawal symptoms of this drug ..I am not sure if I am hooked or not..

[Viper]

Dear Moonleaf, I strongly disagree with the response made by EdD
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!