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weening off percocet

Hi...Im 24 years old. I have a very addictive personality.I am not comfortable speaking about my addictions. i am a alcoholic...was for 7 years and have been clean 6 weeks...I am now trying to quit percocet...I got started from a legitamite injury and have built up a tolerance...I took 2 percocet 10mg for 2 and a half years...the last 5 months I have taken anywhere from 8-12 perc 10's a day...I am now trying to wean myself off and am looking for help...Is it a good idea to jus go as long as possible and then take a few and then go as long as possible again or is it easier to lower the doasge and the amount of times a day slowly...the lasst two days have been hell...I stopped for 22 hours...then I took 3 perc 10's...about 70 mg less than usual...i slept ok...then today i went another 20 hours...then i took 1 and a half perc 10's and will probally take anothe 1 and a half before bed...is this considered weaning and will i get better, or will i continue to withdraw everyday and only find relief once i take them...my plan is to keep this up,since i have already cut out 70 mgs a day...take 30mg at night...cut my intake two thirds already,then cut to 15 mg a night then 10 then 5...will this work,,,after 7 days will the anxiety and emotional rollcaoster end...or will i just withdraw everday till i take them again or will my body return to half normal since i cut it down and jus get used to 30 mg so it is easier to quit,,,thanks for any help...sorry for rambling...im in hell...
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Pleade someone give me some feedback
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I am 30 weeks pregnant an weening off percocets. I havent been taking them through my entire pregnancy just month 3-7. I only took maybe the most 15 mg a day but def not that everyday just bad bad leg days. Will she be born in withdrawl? Will they take her away? How will I know if shez in distress duri g the weening. I feel fine besides some restlessness if im okay will she be?
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I am trying to help my son get off percocets.  I know the scare feeling of being sick because I'm an ex herion addict.  My doctor has me on methodone for cancer but, i remember the fee,ling of being alone and scared.  I want to help my son but I don't want him addicted to something else.  What can i do to help him get the strength to kick those percocets.  A rehab told him that they would put him on methodone, but that is one addiction for another and the withdrawa,l from meth is worst than percocets.  Will neurotin help ease the withdrawal?  I could give him some of my meth pills but i don't want him dependent on meth.
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Hey man, I know you posted this in early december i hope alls good with you.  Weaning down is easier if you set a schedule.  For example start with taking two percs every 6 hours for a week, then try 1 and a half every 6 hours for a week, then 1 every 6 hours for a week, then half, then you get the picture.
Thats how I've done it in the past.  I always come back to it, but that weaning process works great for me.
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