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Addiction (Expert Forum)
withdrawls
Answered by
Jeffrey T Junig, MD PhD - Psychiatry, Addictions, Chronic Pain Treatment, Anesthesiology, Buprenorphine
Fond du Lac Psychiatry
Fond du Lac - WI
Questions in the Addiction forum are answered by a medical expert.
withdrawls
by misteriosa, Aug 01, 2009 05:04PM
how long do the withdrawls last?
been on vicodines for over 4 yrs
i want to stop but it hurts so bad and i am very uncomfortable.......
what do i take to help me or should i just take myself to the hospital?
I have heard there is a medicine they give people to detox them
been on vicodines for over 4 yrs
i want to stop but it hurts so bad and i am very uncomfortable.......
what do i take to help me or should i just take myself to the hospital?
I have heard there is a medicine they give people to detox them
Doctor's Answer
by Jeffrey T Junig, MD PhD, Aug 04, 2009 10:26PM
, Aug 04, 2009 10:26PM
Most hospital ERs would not be of much help. Withdrawal from opiates like vicodin is not dangerous, but it is miserable. Consider seeking out an addictionologist-- your problems with vicodin will NOT be over after the withdrawal is over. It is much harder to stay clean after the withdrawal than most people imagine.
An addictionologist may provide clonidine in pill form or as a patch; either can reduce the symptoms by about half. The community forum may have some other suggestions, so be sure to check over there.
Good luck!
An addictionologist may provide clonidine in pill form or as a patch; either can reduce the symptoms by about half. The community forum may have some other suggestions, so be sure to check over there.
Good luck!
