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percocet detox help ?

You all seem to have all the answers here.  I'm 50 years old, been taking Percocet 10/325 @ 4 per day for 14 years exactly as the doctor has ordered.   I've weaned myself down to 2 per day over the last week.  Can anyone tell me what going cold turkey would be like or should I taper some more for a week or two ?   I went cold turkey on the Soma and Xanax, yes, that was pretty bad.  I've had 4 back surgeries and  my back ***** but I'd rather deal with it than take these anymore.
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Hey folks,
  Day 10 and I'm feeling much, much better.   This is amazing.  I feel things that I haven't felt in years.  The rain feels good, wind feels good, I talk without stuttering.  My back doesn't even hurt that much, that was the whole reason for taking those stupid pills, that's crazy.
   Stay strong folks, it's worth every bit of pain and suffering if you stop the pills.  If I can do it anyone can.
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Thank you Jerry.  Very good advice.   I have to say that reading about everyone's experiences and getting responses is very helpful.   It makes me not feel so alone.
  You all are awesome.   It's day 4 for me with 0 pills and I'm actually feeling pretty good.  I'm definitely happier that I was a week ago.   Everyone stay positive, this can be done.
  Thank you all so very much.
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13565897 tn?1430515982
Right ON!! based off what you have kicked so far sounds like you have the mental and physical part down but for the next few weeks try taking multi vitamins and stay hydrated even when you don't feel like it just force it you will feel much better as the body flushes out the toxins best wishes.
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Thank you.  I went ct off of Xanax and Soma, that was rough.   A week later after cutting my Percocet from 4 per day to 2 per day I stopped them.  I'm on day 3 now without any medication, it's not easy but can be done.   Thanks to you and everyone else for the motivation to be free form these drugs.
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Welcome! It sounds like you're well on your way by tapering. I also decided to walk away from the drugs prescribed to me by pain management. I was tired of the meds ruling my life!  You shouldn't be too bad if you jumped right now, but if you feel like you have the control to taper more, it may not hurt either, as long as you know you can stick to it.

Taper plans are not supposed to be posted on here, but I will say that Oxy 10/325's can be broken in half, if you're not already doing that. Take care and let us know how you're doing!
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1742220 tn?1331356727
hi nsm its kind of quiet around here right now.  it has been quiet in general lately but particularly this late at night (in the east) a lot of ppl aren't here.  i think that you could ct off that amount without too much distress.  but wait til some others post to see what they say too.  you should _never_ ct off xanax or other benzos (valium, etc).  good luck to you its admirable that you're doing this
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