vicoprofen/hyrdocodone withdrawal

[lanas]

I came upon this cite this morning as I sit here waiting for a call from my doctor about refilling a vicoprofen prescription. I've never done anything like this before (a bulletin board). But I too want to get off this stuff but seem incapable. I have a job I love but that is very stressful. I get up at 4:45 am to work out of my home so that when I pick my daughter up from preschool at noon, I can have the day with her, unencumbered my other things (mainly my job). She is 4 and the joy of my life. Her father takes her to her preschool. I am currently taking about 4-5 per day for migraines; it really helps, but I also recognize that I am taking it now because I need it to exist well. I, like others, have taken Ultram. It certainly will keep the withdrawal symptoms of hydrocodone away, but only causes its own. I am just curious for any responses; I want to quit this, but I know if my doctor calls back and I have a prescription, I'll be at the pharmacy within 30 minutes... I guess this is a cry for help, so Help!

[Carlisle]

I have just started taking Vicoprofen for a back injury.  I'm already addicted to Ativan, but that is just part of life.  My question is, how long can I safely take Vicoprofen before I become addicted?

[angst]

Welcome to the forum.  You might want to post higher up on the forum for more feedback, for I am one of the very few who check down here for the shy.  If you want to get clean, you can.  Do you use daily or just when you can?  If it is not a daily habit, but an obsession, then you are lucky.  You will not go through the physical w/d.  The psychological ones can be just as bad.  You have to get strong and mean about drugs.  They are not your friend.  I lost my nursing license, my marriage, and most of my family.  If I had not quit, I would be doing flat backs for $25.
If anyone offers you drugs, they are not your friend.  Changing people, places, and things is of most importance.  Find an NA meeting.  Go early, make coffee - stay late, clean up.  You will learn to stay clean.  Get a sponsor, soon after finding an NA meeting.   Good Luck.    Post higher up on the forum.    Ava

[punky brewster]

This is all very new to me.
I will admit to myself...that I am an addict.
This has been going on for years, back and forth.
This last year has been the worst.
I have found myself doing the craziest things to get pain meds, just to feel good about life.
I have even rumaged through other peoples medicine cabinets hoping to score.
You name it...I've done it.
I don't have a supply of med's...so I guess that's a good thing.
But how do I get this monkey off my back.
I think about pills all the time.

[biomanfromhell]

To 1/31 posting from groovy. I had withdrawls for two months and then found out becoming an alky again makes it all fun again. And do lots of walking.I feel like new.

[biomanfromhell]

To 1/31 posting from lanas. I had withdrawls for two months and then found out becoming an alky again makes it all fun again. And do lots of walking.I feel like new.

[ash]

I stand corrected. Nux vomica is a homeopathic. I also researched and found out that when used in certain amounts it actually stimulates the central nervous system kind of like keeping it well oiled!! Apparently they used it alot in the civil war to keep the soldiers clear minded and alert as well as stable!! interesting, no? Anyway, if you know anything else about it please let me know. Anyway take care and my best is with you.

the ash