percocet will suboxone help

[bearranger]

I've had a really bad addiction to perc and Vicodin for the last 3 years 125 to 150mg a day the last three months.. I've been taking about 4mg of suboxone once a day for the last 10 days.. I'm afraid if I come off to early I will withdrawal like no other.. but I have to absolutely go to work... but if I keep taking the suboxone I have a chance of getting addicted to that.. please give any advice you can.. I just want to be done with everything.. I want my life back

[criminy1]

Also, some people find the the fear of withdrawal is worse than the act. You will make it, don't psych yourself out. We have all done it and are still here:-)

[criminy1]

For me, the perc withdrawal was intense and quick. Vics aren't as brutal but last a couple of days longer.

[vicki595]

Here you go...I bumped this up for you...Just write an update as to how you're doing and you'll hear from the others, as well...

[vicki595]

Sub hangs around for a day or so after the last dose. You''ll probably feel worse as the day goes on. So much of it is mental though...

Drink as many fluids as you can and just deal with the symptoms as they appear. Get some Immodium for diarrhea which may start up. Be sure to eat. I can't emphasize enough the importance of liquids like juice and gatorade. The number one cure for lack of energy is exercise.
You'll think about pills A LOT. It's your brain begging you. Stay distracted!!

[bearranger]

Actually I'm at work.. I feel ok like I said other than having no energy... I have a really physical job but I'm getting through it so far.. tonight and tomorrow morning are what I'm worried about.. am I gonna be able to sleep and will I feel the same tomorrow.. better or worse.. I really need some input on things that can help with ur energy levels.. I'm also wondering what's going on in my head.. I was a pretty heavy user.. I think about it maybe once a hour or so.. and I'm sure my mind will be going crazy tonight.. is there anyone out there that can inform me of what's coming next?? I'd just like to be a little prepared

[bearranger]

Its been 36 hours without a sub and all I feel is a little tired a little sore.. I only took 4 mg for 10 days though.. and skipped a couple days every 3 days.. I feel no withdrawals other than being a little sleepy

[vicki595]

There's a whole process and program that goes along with taking Sub and, unfortunately, you're doing it all wrong.

The Sub is only postponing the withdrawal from the vicodin and percocet. You just have to go through it...I'm sorry,that's how it is.  If you had seen a doctor,he would have dosed you with Sub appropriately and tapered you right down slowly. That's how it's done. Also, recovery care is a biggie with addiction and you would have been supported in that way!

I wouldn't take anymore Sub. You'll have the weekend to withdraw,you'll feel like crap but then it's done. We'll help with ideas for things that you can take to make it easier. I always like to suggest getting with a doctor to help with the withdrawal process. It's really the best thing to do.
Good luck!

[bearranger]

Does anyone think that if I drop the subs tomorrow morning and be done with them I wont get sick? I just feel lost.. I think tonoght will be my last sub and ill find out what's gonna happen... or is that a bad idea??  On day 4 without pills I went 36 hours with no sub and felt like crap.. I just don't want to trade one addiction for another

[bearranger]

I'm trying to do this on my own for me and my wife and kids.. I need people to talk to but It wont do any good to talk to her.. she doesn't really no what's going on

[bearranger]

So here's the thing.. I used subs inbetween times I didn't have any pills.. maybe 4 or 5 times for a coupledays at a time.. and honestly the suboxone isn't mine.. I think I'm ready to quit the suboxone to.. but I'm scared my mind will play tricks on me

[hmf099]

Can you talk to a doctor? Some doctors that prescribe subs do "quick tapers", so you're on the subs for no longer than a month, that's what I'm doing along side intensive outpatient and AA/NA. I can't stress enough how important aftercare is, it will help so much.  Are you looking into any therapy or 12 step meetings or anything yet?

[abritt121222]

suboxone is good as long as you dont just switch from the pain meds over to it and just stay on it so i would suggest you start tapering your dose of suboxone down as soon as possible because since you are 10 days clean of the pain meds you are past the time you would have been in physical withdrawal from them so you can start to come off of the suboxone so tapering off of it would be your best bet and im not sure if im allowed to say a taper method on here without getting in trouble but if you have any questions or anything shoot me a private msg and i will help as much as i can

Good Luck and Godspeed
ABritt