sleep again

[joievicman]

I posted a question earlier in the week about sleep.  I'm tapering and have stuck to it. I wasn't sleeping at all for a few days.  The last couple of nightsI  did get some sleep 4/5 hrs which felt great.
I've never slept well anyway.  My question is this.  Since I've stuck to my taper for the last 10 days and have been taking a lower dose of vicodin, could my sleep be returning and when I finally quit the vicodin altogeher should I expect to have some sleep issues again with W/D?

joievicman

[deedee123]

hi......... just wanted to let you know if you can get your doctor to perscribe u some serquel it works wonders when your detoxing i know its used for other things but my doc gave to me when i told her i couldnt sleep at night i take more when im detoxing then when im not but i get atleast 6 to 7 hours sleep when detoxing try if you can it really helps just gave some to a friend last night who was detoxing and she slept through the night

[Summer123]

Re:  Sleep.  Had major problems when tapering with sleep.  Don't try ambien or rozerem (they don't work).  Think Rozerem isn't as good as melatonin anyway.   Last couple of days I got a cold (used Nyquil for sleep) and it worked better than all the rest.  Or perhaps, it was just due to the cold (I know it's a cold and not withdrawal now since my hubby has it too).  I've tried taking most of my dose at bedtime too (don't know if that's helping, but got about 7 hours sleep last night).  

[joievicman]

Thanks so much!

joie

[lookingtofuture]

I too have a bit of trouble sleeping- I tapered oxycodones. For me, I think it is that for some reason I get in bed and "think" too much-but that is just me!!! Keep going!!!

[lurker]

You might try taking Melatonin.  When you take high doses of narcotics your body stops producing natural things that help you sleep.  I take it and it took a few nights to notice but it is helping.  And it's one of those things that if it doesn't work, no harm.

[joievicman]

Good Morning!!!
Thanks for your response. Good advice!

I am feeling better.   Plan to cut by 1/2 half pill starting Sunday.
I need to say that it is amazing how much the forum has helped me.

For anyone who may read this or comes to the forum looking for help.

to quote The Eagles Hotel California:
"Any time of year, You can find it here"

Thanks IBKleen and to everyone else.
Your insight is always welcome.
Have a great weekend!

joieivcman

[avisg]

I as well have never been a good sleeper that was one of the appealing things for me when I used I actually slept !!!!!!  I had a hell of a time sleeping after ....But everyone's body is different...I found for me working out changed everything I sleep much better now not great but a heck of a lot better.
Avis

[IBKleen]

Morning!

Boy, that is a tough question. Everyone reacts differently.

I have been a lousy sleeper since mental-pause, so I can't tell if the withdrawal effected my sleep or not.

I wouldn't worry about it though. If you are beginning to get some good sleep, then go with it. Don't worry about what will happen tomorrow or a week from now.

I am glad to see you sticking with your taper.