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Withdrawal from Vicodin
I've been taking about 6 Vicodin a day for over & year & now I'm out. What will the withdrawal be like? Anything I can do as far as over the counter products or easy to obtain herbal or natural remedies? Please answer fast. Thanks
hey guys, i have been on vicodin 10/3.25 for a year now and i am trying to ween my self off of them. i have 20 left and my insurance just got cut off. so i can not go back to the dr. i am only on 4 a day sometimes i only take 2 total ( both at the same time) or i will take a total of 6 ( 2 at a time every 4-6 hours) depending on the pain level but never more than that. i dont know what to expect when i come off of these. i am trying to go as long without them as i can before i take one. today is day 2 i did not take any yesterday and none today so far and my legs are achy and my hips are hurting and i am starting to get headaches in addition to my normal chronic back pain. is this normal? what else is to come?
i am on my 2nd day of no lortab 10. much ,like everyone i abused them. instead of 3 a day i found quite useless so i gradually moved the dosage up, now its ridiculous. iv had everything ,listed above, bathroom, shakes, sweat, hot and cold, anxiety! what do i do? i haven't spoken to my dr. my app.it isent due till the 7th for march.which is 50 miles away. should i call him and explain or wait till my visit? all i know is i need help! or should i go to rehab???? im scared plz help...
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LOL....this conversation happened between friends over 7 years ago people!
I did find myself captured by them and wished they were still here, as I'm fighting my own demons now.
If any of your original 2002 posters are still out there, give an update. Are you clean?
Thanks!!
I did find myself captured by them and wished they were still here, as I'm fighting my own demons now.
If any of your original 2002 posters are still out there, give an update. Are you clean?
Thanks!!
Your going to feel anxious,your legs are going to hurt, you'll have the runs, may have a hard time sleeping, mood swings, depressed, I myself keep trying to find away to get more, I quit cold turkey it was the worst ! But lots of bananas, just working your legs out, stretching, finding things to do, get your self on a schedule 6am to 9am whatever works for you, keep advil on you. Cry if that makes you feel better. It took me 6 months to break 100% free even two years later I still find myself craving it every now and then. Its going to hurt in ways you never thought, DON'T GIVE IN ! After about a week your going to start feeling a little better. Also keep talking to people everyday about the pain it dose help and remember Vicodin is a downer ! One more time it is a DOWNER ! Stay around people keep in touch and know matter how bad it gets I promise it will get better.
Wow. You get on here & post your comment with such judgment! 3 natural childbirths...yadayada...
I guess you are superwoman? More power to you.
"I cannot believe that so many people are in such poor physical health..."
Addiction is physical as well as mental.
Instead of posting such a rude & judgmental comment, you should count your blessings and be thankful that you do not have an addiction.
Hopefully your judgmental and full of yourself attitude is only on here and not at home. An addict needs support. Not judgment.
I guess you are superwoman? More power to you.
"I cannot believe that so many people are in such poor physical health..."
Addiction is physical as well as mental.
Instead of posting such a rude & judgmental comment, you should count your blessings and be thankful that you do not have an addiction.
Hopefully your judgmental and full of yourself attitude is only on here and not at home. An addict needs support. Not judgment.
I cannot believe that so many people are in such poor physical health that they have no alternative than to turn to these highly addicitive drugs for relief. Whatever happened to taking care of yourself to begin with??
I am a 35 yo female and mother of 3 who has handled 3 natural labors/deliveries - 2 of my 3 children weighed over 9lbs., and also a 6 hour abdominal surgery to repair a tear in my lower abdominal muscles, which left me with internal staples from my pelvic bone all the way up to my ribcage - and, WOW, amazingly, I never got addicted. In fact, I stilll have a 3/4 full bottle of Percocet sitting in my cabinet from my surgery last July.
Honestly, pain meds scare the hell outta me, rightly so. They are dangerous, controlling CHEMICALS that are not natural.
It is frightening to read all of these posts that recommend using one drug to counteract the WDs from another drug!!!??? WTF?
God created us as strong, able-bodied human beings. We are capable of dealing with anything. So much of our physical pain is mind-over-matter and/or caused b/c we, as a society do not value our bodies and do not take care of them on a daily basis.
It is shameful to be part of a society that so freely hands out these Rxs like candy. I'm sure the big CEOS of the Drug Companies have something to do with that...just like with tobacco.
I am currently living with a spouse who has turned to the use of Vicodin - and I am just dumb-founded. Yes, life is difficult, sometimes we have battles to fight and it is an up-hill struggle, but abusing drugs is so very hurtful to so many. Just remember that we all walk along this life together, maybe if we remembered to hold one another's hands more, and not walk all over each other, we could all handle life's battles without the help of those little, destructive pills.
God's peace to all
I am a 35 yo female and mother of 3 who has handled 3 natural labors/deliveries - 2 of my 3 children weighed over 9lbs., and also a 6 hour abdominal surgery to repair a tear in my lower abdominal muscles, which left me with internal staples from my pelvic bone all the way up to my ribcage - and, WOW, amazingly, I never got addicted. In fact, I stilll have a 3/4 full bottle of Percocet sitting in my cabinet from my surgery last July.
Honestly, pain meds scare the hell outta me, rightly so. They are dangerous, controlling CHEMICALS that are not natural.
It is frightening to read all of these posts that recommend using one drug to counteract the WDs from another drug!!!??? WTF?
God created us as strong, able-bodied human beings. We are capable of dealing with anything. So much of our physical pain is mind-over-matter and/or caused b/c we, as a society do not value our bodies and do not take care of them on a daily basis.
It is shameful to be part of a society that so freely hands out these Rxs like candy. I'm sure the big CEOS of the Drug Companies have something to do with that...just like with tobacco.
I am currently living with a spouse who has turned to the use of Vicodin - and I am just dumb-founded. Yes, life is difficult, sometimes we have battles to fight and it is an up-hill struggle, but abusing drugs is so very hurtful to so many. Just remember that we all walk along this life together, maybe if we remembered to hold one another's hands more, and not walk all over each other, we could all handle life's battles without the help of those little, destructive pills.
God's peace to all
I think I started taking hydrocodone a few years ago just for recreation and the "high" or "euphoria" that came with it. I remember I had such control and discipline about taking hydrocodone. I wouldn't take it during the week and it didn't affect my work, but on Friday evening, I'd take 6 of the Vicodin HP's and get that very nice easygoing "high" and get so talkative that I'd call my friends and just talk non stop or send emails, etc. It gave me energy and vibrancy. But then I wouldn't take it until the next Friday. Then I allowed myself to take on Wednesdays and Saturdays and 3 years later, I'd addicted and I don't get close to the "Euphoria" feeling that I did 3 years ago. Now I can easily take 25 of these Hydrocodone HP's on weekends and on weeknights, take 15-20 and still be able to go to work the next day. I was doing this everday. Then I had occasional "nod offs" in the afternoon at work and I don't know if this is because Hydro made me not sleep well the night before or it it "kicked in" many hours later. My head would fall and I'd catch myself and this would last about an hour and then I'd do something to wake myself up before the end of work. Right now I am between refills on my Hydro and got a script for Tramadol to carry me over for the next few days until I get my Hydro again. I used to be able to handle the days between refills and lately, I've been drinking on those days. I haven't had a drink for 25 years until now. I feel I need something to "buffer" the effects of not having the Hydro. I don't know why I need the Hydro and I only got the Tramadol to carry me over to the next refill of Hydro and I hate drinking but it does give me a "buzz" and some "euphoria". I must be a true addict who's able to work and I've got caught a few times nodding off but I made excuses and those were taken as truth. I have my first bottle of Tramadol and this is my first day and I just took one pill and I'm wondering "what the heck am I doing? I"m an intellingent guy, is my life so empty that I need a chemical boost?" It's almost like I can't imagine living without the Hydro. How does someone taking 20-25 tablets a day of Hydro find true recovery and happiness?
Wow, someone went to a lot of trouble to post an agressive argument to a comment from SIX YEARS AGO! Thanks for the info, but maybe you should just keep looking for that turkey recipe...
you need to go to med school and get a full education of how drugs bind and interact with neurons because ultram definately would not be recommenable for an addict seeking to withdraw from vicodin; I know this is an extremely old thread; however i unintentionally came across this website by putting the keyword "turkey" in google for cooking suggestions and indiscreetly noticed "cold turkey" as a key word. I read onward, clicked the link, continued to read, and was appalled this controversy. Mr. Pink you are absolutely right Antoinnete should have seen a doctor, got NA support, or in any case she could have waited out "cold turkey" however if psysiological symtoms occured failing to cease wihin a a few fayy, it would be highly reccomendable to visit a doctor immediately.
What is Ultram?
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Ultram is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
Ultram is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Ultram extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.
Ultram may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Ultram?
You should not take Ultram if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking Ultram. You may be more likely to have a seizure while taking Ultram if you have a history of seizures or head injury, a metabolic disorder, or if you are taking certain medicines such as antidepressants, muscle relaxers, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.
Take Ultram exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than 300 milligrams of Ultram in one day.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. A Ultram overdose can be fatal. Overdose symptoms of a Ultram overdose may include drowsiness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, extreme weakness, cold or clammy skin, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma. Ultram may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Ultram should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Ultram can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not stop using Ultram suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremors, chills, hallucinations, trouble sleeping, or breathing problems. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. Do not crush the Ultram tablet. This medicine is for oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid and injected into the body. Using this medicine by inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side effects, overdose, or death.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ultram?
You should not take Ultram if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, if you are currently intoxicated (drunk), or if you have recently used any of the following drugs:
alcohol;
narcotic pain medicine;
sedatives or tranquilizers (such as Valium);
medicine for depression or anxiety;
medicine for mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia); or
street drugs.
Seizures have occurred in some people taking Ultram. Your risk of a seizure may be higher if you have any of these conditions:
a history of drug or alcohol addiction;
a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a history of head injury;
a metabolic disorder; or
if you are also taking an antidepressant, muscle relaxer, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.
Talk with your doctor about your individual risk of having a seizure while taking Ultram.
Before taking Ultram, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease;
liver disease;
a stomach disorder; or
a history of depression, mental illness, or suicide attempt.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Ultram.
FDA pregnancy category C. Ultram may be harmful to an unborn baby. Ultram may also cause serious or fatal side effects in a newborn if the mother uses the medication during pregnancy or labor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Ultram can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Ultram should not be given to a child younger than 18 years of age.
What is Ultram?
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23 Reviews 7.1 Rate it!
Ultram is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
Ultram is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Ultram extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.
Ultram may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Ultram?
You should not take Ultram if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol.
Seizures (convulsions) have occurred in some people taking Ultram. You may be more likely to have a seizure while taking Ultram if you have a history of seizures or head injury, a metabolic disorder, or if you are taking certain medicines such as antidepressants, muscle relaxers, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.
Take Ultram exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger doses or for longer than recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than 300 milligrams of Ultram in one day.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. A Ultram overdose can be fatal. Overdose symptoms of a Ultram overdose may include drowsiness, shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, extreme weakness, cold or clammy skin, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma. Ultram may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Ultram should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Ultram can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not stop using Ultram suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sweating, nausea, diarrhea, tremors, chills, hallucinations, trouble sleeping, or breathing problems. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication. Do not crush the Ultram tablet. This medicine is for oral (by mouth) use only. Powder from a crushed tablet should not be inhaled or diluted with liquid and injected into the body. Using this medicine by inhalation or injection can cause life-threatening side effects, overdose, or death.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ultram?
You should not take Ultram if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, if you are currently intoxicated (drunk), or if you have recently used any of the following drugs:
alcohol;
narcotic pain medicine;
sedatives or tranquilizers (such as Valium);
medicine for depression or anxiety;
medicine for mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia); or
street drugs.
Seizures have occurred in some people taking Ultram. Your risk of a seizure may be higher if you have any of these conditions:
a history of drug or alcohol addiction;
a history of epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a history of head injury;
a metabolic disorder; or
if you are also taking an antidepressant, muscle relaxer, or medicine for nausea and vomiting.
Talk with your doctor about your individual risk of having a seizure while taking Ultram.
Before taking Ultram, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
kidney disease;
liver disease;
a stomach disorder; or
a history of depression, mental illness, or suicide attempt.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Ultram.
FDA pregnancy category C. Ultram may be harmful to an unborn baby. Ultram may also cause serious or fatal side effects in a newborn if the mother uses the medication during pregnancy or labor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Ultram can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Ultram should not be given to a child younger than 18 years of age.
I have been reading all the comment about the vic. I have been taking them for a 2 years now for back pain, i now am taking way more then i should, and i am scared to get off, I really think i need to change doctors, because mine just ask what do you want and he gives them to me. I need a doctor that cares. And one that i can talk to. I am a very private person going through a separation after 15 years, and i am taking more and more every day. I know I really do need the help, but i am scared, I was really feeling all alone until i started reading this site, Just pray for me. I could not tell my family, i would feel to ashamed. So thank you out there for all the words I have read. I will keep checking in daily to check this site.
Cocaine is what i was speaking of. She tells me she not doing anything and that she completely from drug free but still having money issues and we've argued this weekend about her possibly using cocaine and she denies it to me 100% but tells her girl friend that she had some Friday night. Just this morning I told her that I was proud of her for being drug free for a week because that's what she's told me. However I just talk to the friend an hour ago and found out that she used cocaine while at her other girlfriend house on Friday night. Every time I think we're getting some where I only find out she lied to me.
How is this a good sign when she continues to lie and defend those who she uses with or those who she gets it from. I've never been in a relationship like this in my life. I don't appreciate the lies. When I try to account for her time and where abouts we get into fights but when I don't question her we get along fine. She's always tired still and I haven't seen any sign of withdrawal still too this day except for the first Saturday a week ago. I found out that after I went to work that Saturday that she did cocaine that day and she told her friend that it would help her to get through the withdrawal. Heck all of it is a lie and I don't want to ruin her friendship because the information is given to me in confidence; so what am I to do. She thinks she do this alone without help and by substituting it with another habit but it doesn't work that way. I know of people dying that way and I have to say I'm so confused right now. I know if I leave she may go back to the pills and more of the cocaine and I'll feel to blame.!!! MAN I'M JUST PISSED THAT RIGHT NOW ABOUT ALL OF IT.!!!
Welcome to the forum. You will find that addicts lie and deny and can be deceitful. The fact she is admitting this is a good sign.
My girlfriends has been on vic and powder for years. She has had a vic habit of $1000 a week a was taking 30 pills a day. I knew she was doing something but she was always dishonest with me. She told me she was hustling and the stuff was for other people. She just recently came out with the truth because I was fed up with the things she was doing and how she was acting. She decided to quiet cold turkey 7/11/08 and and only had sickness one day but the cold and hot chills daily. Her childhood girlfriend told me she used powder on Sat. 7/12/08 to help her withdrawal symptoms easier. I was unaware of this until 2 days ago. I ask my girlfriend if she had taken any drugs of any type and she said no, not since the morning she decided to quiet. I think she is not being honest with herself or me. She has 3 kids but they are in no danger because they're clueless to mommy's addiction. She does things and is always trying to be secretive and when I ask questions we began to argue and somehow I'm the blame. I don't really trust her anymore because she finally came out to tell me but everything else has been a lie so what am I to believe now. She always so defensive so what am I to do at this point. I'm afraid if I leave her something bad will happen. Please help!!! I need advice bad!!!!
What is it that you want to tell the doctor? it would be good to post a new question as this is a very old thread
I have been to several doctors, several times and never get prescribed pain meds other than Ultram which does nothing.
I have chronic pain everywhere all the time and have for years. I never ask for pain meds or any specific ones for fear they will assume Im a junkie.
Ive researched alittle and want the doctor to test me for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because I have the symptoms.
I buy Vicodin basically from friends and neighbors to get by. Its costly.
How to I talk to the doctor about this?
I have chronic pain everywhere all the time and have for years. I never ask for pain meds or any specific ones for fear they will assume Im a junkie.
Ive researched alittle and want the doctor to test me for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because I have the symptoms.
I buy Vicodin basically from friends and neighbors to get by. Its costly.
How to I talk to the doctor about this?
Just curious on how a fellow addict is doing...... I have had a prob. with vicodin for years quit a couple times but more recently for good:) I have a 6 figure salary and I have gotten over the 10 pill a day mark had I had quit long ago Id have a home and a ton of savings......(not so). To any addict who reads this: cold turkey will prove to you that you CAN do it and that you NEVER want to do it again!!!! I am on day 4 and it is still tough:( the hardest for me is I still have yet to have natural dopemin responses so I'm really freakin depressed....I can deal with chills and body aches but, I want to be happy again on my terms! One thing I suggest that really spikes the dopemine once it starts to respond is exercise!!! This helps out a lot.
Post a new questio/cpmment so you will get more response. This thread is old so I am not sure if these guys are around,
This place is awesome. The compassion and support here will help.
Please post again.
Also, read my journal for how to feel better during this.
Best of luck!
This place is awesome. The compassion and support here will help.
Please post again.
Also, read my journal for how to feel better during this.
Best of luck!
hello everyone this is my first time here and tomarrow im getting ready to kick my vic habit. i am a fms patient and take about 8 vic 10s a day and about 7 somas a day. i have kicked the soma habit but am scared to stop the vic i have been taking them for about 3 years. ive tried before but the pain was so intense i couldnt do it so i was wondering if i could get a little advise and anything else you have to give that may help. thank you hope to hear from you soon
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hey buddy, listen, you posted on an old thread, and often when people post on old threads they get overlooked.
post this again, but start a new thread (where it says POST A THREAD at the top.)
and yes, the Thomas Recipe will help. as well, there is a blood pressure med called Clonidine that works amazingly well for w/d symptoms...
good luck to you...
:)
mj
post this again, but start a new thread (where it says POST A THREAD at the top.)
and yes, the Thomas Recipe will help. as well, there is a blood pressure med called Clonidine that works amazingly well for w/d symptoms...
good luck to you...
:)
mj
Okay I am also a 8-12 vic ES addict & will be stopping mid Jan I am so scared...reading all the comments help, but don't I printed out the Thomas recipe,. anyone help as far as will it work good? also I do have my Xanax .5 mg
Thanks for your advice... it is much appreciated.
I will post the question as you suggested.
Good luck to you with your c/t... hang in there!!!
I will post the question as you suggested.
Good luck to you with your c/t... hang in there!!!
Hi longweekend
You will want to post this in it's own topic. Just click on the Post a Question button at the top of the page. This is an old topic so alot of people don't look at the older topics. That way you can make sure you get your answers.
I am in a similar boat as you. I haven't been taking the meds for all that long. Started recreationally and it just grew and grew from there. But only for about 10 weeks. So I figured the w/d wouldn't be that bad. BOY WAS I WRONG!! I am on Day 4 now c/t and it is tough even though I wasn't taking it that long.
If you do decide to go the tapering route you really should have someone else hold the pills for you and dose them out for you according to your plan. Trust me, it is VERY easy to say you are going to taper off today and then that turns into tomorrow and the next day, etc. It's too easy to get caught up in that cycle. Whichever route you decide to go make sure you are ready and stick with it! It won't be easy but it is so worth it!! In the words of Michael_777, love and strength to you!
You will want to post this in it's own topic. Just click on the Post a Question button at the top of the page. This is an old topic so alot of people don't look at the older topics. That way you can make sure you get your answers.
I am in a similar boat as you. I haven't been taking the meds for all that long. Started recreationally and it just grew and grew from there. But only for about 10 weeks. So I figured the w/d wouldn't be that bad. BOY WAS I WRONG!! I am on Day 4 now c/t and it is tough even though I wasn't taking it that long.
If you do decide to go the tapering route you really should have someone else hold the pills for you and dose them out for you according to your plan. Trust me, it is VERY easy to say you are going to taper off today and then that turns into tomorrow and the next day, etc. It's too easy to get caught up in that cycle. Whichever route you decide to go make sure you are ready and stick with it! It won't be easy but it is so worth it!! In the words of Michael_777, love and strength to you!
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