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Hello, I am a mother of 2 small children and I am addicted to Vicodin. It started from a sinus infection. I have been on pain meds for 4 weeks. I just realized I am addicted as the symptoms for infection never went away. I took 3 pills last night and I need to stop. I am already having withdrawal and I am pretty scared of what I am in for. How long will this last? Is there anything I can take to Help. I have tramadol or will I have withdrawal from that? Help! I have to care for my Kids.
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338536 tn?1197554232
How many have you been taking over the course of the 4 weeks?  Avoid the tramadol...
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306455 tn?1288862071
You've been on pain meds for only 4 weeks? Did you take as perscribed? You're withdrawls should be very, very minor. Maybe 2 days of lite withdrawls and that may be overstating it.
Any one else with an opinion on this?
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i agree with flmagi....4 weeks isnt a long time....shouldn't have bad w/d at all...u r doing the right thing though...quitting now...that is the best decision u could make...i wish i had realized as early on as u have....u can do this sweetie..im here if u need me..love ya...
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349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
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349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
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349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
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I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
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349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
Helpful - 0
349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
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I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
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I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
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I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
349036 tn?1198157921
Just say Noooooooooooooooo to the tramadol! I've gone from 3 tramadol a day 2 years ago to almost 30 now. I'm trying to taper but it seems as bad as quitting the vicodin.  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I've been taking 4 5-325 hydro twice a day and this past week I've taken 4 once a day. Saturday I didn't  take any and I felt so bad yesterday (sweating, headache and can't sleep)  that I took three pills at 2:00. I haven't taken any since yesterday at 2:00. I also drank a bottle of wine last night and I am feeling pretty bad about myself. I just can't believe I have gotten to this point and I am really scared.
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