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!

[hopefuladdict]

Your reaction is most definately from trying to stop the paxil also... I have tried to do that and it is literally hell, after 4 days of throwing up and being in a painlike state, when I was finally able to get out of bed, I had the brain jolts, severly. I have also encountered the so called brain jolts by forgetting to take my dose. When I finally thought I was getting over the worst part the anxiety set back in and I put myself right back on them. I couldn't tell you for sure, but I am with the rest when they say that the Paxil cannot be abruptly stopped, it has to be tapered and then I wonder myself if the "brain jolts" will ever go away.

Now for me, my first posting and I am a vic addict. I have been taking them for over a year. At fisrt it was the high, I loved it, it was mild and calming and just made me feel wonderful. As time passed, I too raised my intake and am taking (when I can) at least 1 and a half to 2 and a half pills at a time. I was diagnosed last may with fibromyalgia. I now believe that I may have used that as an excuse to keep taking them. When you don't take them, you have pain. I now think it may be just because of the vicodin. I also now wonder if I was wrongly diagnosed because my Dr. had no idea I was taking the vics.

Now that I have admitted to myself that I have an addiction problem, I am ready for the long road to wellness. Just don't know yet how to go about it. I am considering calling my Dr. and coming clean with her and seeing what her recourse would be. By the way, she will not prescribe vics for me, I have found other ways to get them. Or should I try to go cold turkey as my source may be dry? Or do I look up detox centers?

Anyway, I have been reading the posts here now for a few days and they are an inspiration to me, but I have to admit, I still want a pill and will probably succomb... thing is I only have 2 left....

Best wishes to all recovering addicts and those still trying, I will be back

[Shellbo]

As far as you stopping your Paxil, I'm sure that can be contributing to some of the feelings you are having.  I take Effexor & if I take it later than normal or god forbid, miss a dose, I get very sick.  I get these 'brain zingers' that is like something I can't hardly explain.  I read someone elses explanation that "you can feel & HEAR your eyes moving"  I know it sounds crazy but that was the best description I had heard.  My point is, going off of an antidepressant can cause some serious side effects.  I would recommend you take your normal dosage until your Dr. tapers you off.  Just a thought...
Hang in there, Shellbo

[Jasmine10]

Drug Rep--I read your comments on 2/9 & I'm curiose about the Doc-Rep relationship & the "free prescribers" I got a warning from the DEA a few months ago because of a dr that would prescribe anything & everything & also because I had been dr shopping, he had a computer print out of every narcotic I had ever had. I would appreciate you'r comments.

Naive--I have been on alot of pain meds the past 3 years because of a seriouse illness. I've been off and on them so at times I have had w/d symptoms. I was on norco for about 2 years & did have the restless leg sensation. I had some klonepin & I took a couple at night & it helped w/the restless legs, not being able to sleep, & anxiety. There are other meds that your dr can give you if you talk to him about what's going on. Hope that helps. Let me know.

[Naive]

I sustained some significant orthopedic fractures after a car accident 4 months ago. I was placed on Norco for pain management and was taking 6-10 tablets a day for the first 3 months. I had weaned myself down to 2 tablets a day and then quit "cold turkey". Nobody told me that I would experience withdrawl symptoms, but boy oh boy did I. It has been 2 weeks without any opiates and I feel much better than 1 week ago. However, I feel a restless sensation in my legs with a "prickly" sensation and have difficulty staying asleep. Is this part of the withdrawl process? Anybody have similar symptoms?  Help.

[bluehawaii]

Thank you, Shellbo, for answering me!  As for the rest of you, is this a clique you have to do something special to get into??!!
(Just kidding!)  I'm on my 5th full day with no hydrocodone, but
am not seeing the improvement some of you refer to after the 4th
day or so.  I told my husband that I am scared I might have a
seizure because of the way my brain is firing:  very shaky, dizzy, brain "jolts".  He still says that he cannot imagine me
being "addicted" just taking two 7.5 per day.  I neglected to say
that I also halted my Paxil 40mg about the same time.  (I took
1/2 of one today just to try to combat the weird effects I am
experiencing.)  I am going to have to call in sick tomorrow because I am so weak and dizzy.  What the heck is going on?
I have been taking some Soma (for back spasms), so it shouldn't
be a total disaster, as it is.  JUST NOW, MY BRAIN DID THIS VERY
WEIRD KIND OF SHAKE THING WHERE IT FEELS AS  IF IT WERE LOOSE AND
GOING TO VIBRATE OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!  Would love some more input
as I am totally clueless.  I am just a typical middle-class,
mid-western, teacher, housewife sort of type and I'm afraid I'm
going to die!!!!   Well, not quite that dramatic -- please respond to the new kid on the block!

Thanks -- blue hawaii
P.S. -- I'm not an Elvis fan, I just couldn't find a password
that was not taken.  "Blue Hawaii" was like the 7th one I tried!

[Shellbo]

I can understand your concerns & your physical feelings.....I'm going through it myself.  Like yourself, I wasn't taking the larger amounts per day like some of the others.  However, I do have an addiction problem.  I'm not sure what the 'technical' definition is for addiction, but I know that when I personally HAD to have them to get through my day, something is seriously wrong.  I've also had to quit as my supply ran out & I very much doubt you have the flu.  That's what withdraw feels like.  Aches, stomach problems, etc....I know for me I'm on an emotional roller coaster, & as of tonight find it hard to stop the tears.  If I could get my hands on some 'tabs' I'd take them in a heartbeat.  I can't tell you what to do as far as your upcoming script.  If it were me, I would get it filled but taper yourself down.  Honesty with your doctor ( & yourself) is the beginning.......Be thinking Of you,  Shellbo.