What types of withdrawals will I have?

[bubbup]

I came to use hydrocodone (5-500) frequently, through the back door.  I took them premenstrually to deal with the neck tension I would get but started to take them throughout the month because they just made me feel so much better all the way around.  I only take them at night but my habit in the last 6 months went up to 1 1/2 pill/4-5 nights a week.  I have faced my denial but realize I have devoloped a bad habit and want to stop now before it gets like some of these cases I'm reading about.  What should I expect physically.  Also, should I share this with my spouse?

[Mack218]

Well first off, you are VERY LUCKY that you recognized you have a problem before it got WAAYYYYY out of hand.  Only taking 1-1/2 a day is not very much, that is probably right around what was prescribed.  You may not W/D alot, but if you do it should be considerably lite.  Learn from this experience though, don't ever pick up a pill!!

[marie3680]

Im wondering how to get of loratabs and if loratab 10 or 7.5 are just as addicting as vicodine and is there an other way yo get of them without using suboxon?

[larbec7]

I did a quick taper and only had wd for a few days, exercise and do some cardio.  It is a metal thing and you will have to force yourself to do it.  Clonidine helps with wd's

[LeaLea800]

I'm relieved to hear you feel good just after 10 days. i have to quit cold turkey and am scared. I cannot take any time off of work. Is it possible to just rough it out?

[bigbybe]

i started taking percocets about 18 months ago. just like you i only took 1 sometimes. then it gradually increased by the time i decided to quit i was up to taking 20 to 30 pills a day. STOP NOW. w/d will be light. consider it a blessing that you see whats going on. if your spouse is loving and understanding i would share it with him. i was afraid to tell my husband. i did a very good job hiding it from him. i think its best to be honest. you could lean on him for support. besides i think guilt and fear is one of thhe reasons i didnt tell him. i think it made me stay in the hell i was in because i didnt want to disappoint him. he sees me as being so strong.i have been clean for 10 days and im so proud of myself. i feel free. may you be blessed with the freedom i have today. god bless you.