Percocet Withdrawal and Cold Turkey Treatment

[peg1953]

I have been addicted to percocets (10mg at 10 pills a day) for about a year and a half.  I have quit them cold turkey as of four days ago (this is my fifth day off them).

I have tried to go off them in the past and have been through all the sickness and believe that is why this is not too bad.  

My question is:  how long does it take for them to get out of your system and how long will this insomnia last and aching joints and bones?

[ochooked]

Hi Peg ----  You are almost there --- near the finish line.  Do not go back now ---  That is awesome what you have done --    You are just sooooo close -- no kidding.  Another day or two and you will be through this.  Please keep posting and let us know how you are making it.  Hope you have some help and encouragement at home.  Did you tell your doctor?  Very important to cut off your supply back to the drugs --  don't leave a door open.  All the best.

[Cupp78]

If you are on day 5, it shouldn't be too much longer.  Are you taking anything for sleep?  I took melatonin and it helped me sleep pretty well.  Most of it is probably out of your system now, but your brain still is trying to tell you it needs the pills.  It took about 10 days for me to get through the worst of it.  You are almost there!!!  Keep going and congrats on 5 days...that is awesome.  One day clean is a great accomplishment.  Kepp going and before you know it you will be past this.