Will I Have Withdwals?

Question

I have been tapering off vicodin for the past month. Now I'm on the final stages, and begin taking 1/2 pill once per day on Monday. I should have already started this last week, but when I began the 1/2 twice per day, it was very hard for me and I got very anxious and could not think or sleep or deal with my kids. I don't look forward to this again, but since I have been on such a low dose, do you think the symptoms will be as bad this time?

worried878 · Answer

Everyone I have ever been in contact with on the forum who did a slow taper suffered very little wd symptoms..it takes alot of will power to taper like that and congrats to u....get the supps in the thomas recipe for sure...and when u feel the anxiety coming on..exercise to get rid of it..it works..best of luck 2 u!

joann1975 · Answer

I tapered slow like you have done...and my wds were pretty minimal. I do take klonopin and zoloft on a regular basis though...so that did help me sleep. I also take the stuff on the amino acid protocol (that doesn't interact w/my other meds) like the calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, and the B Complex. 

I am sure you will be comfortable try and keep busy and not think about it. We are here for you!!! Post if you need us!! :)
JoAnn

avisg · Answer

good news is in about a week you will feel soooooo much better and it will have been worth it .

mom4CA · Answer

Thank you so much for answering. I am just afraid of the anxiety. At first, I didn't recognize it for withdrawl symptoms, until I started reading. Now, as I am finally at the end of the road (I hope) I am really nervous. I put it off for as long as I can, and know I have to do this. Thank you for the support.

avisg · Answer

Its hard to tell everybody body's react differently for me I was fine most time until I was totally off of a med I will be hoping you have very mild with drawl .We will be here for support .
avis