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About to get off Vicodin
I've been taking Vicodin for a few months now. Why? Because I can, I guess. Now, it seems I need to seriously walk away.
I only take one to two 7.5mg tabs a day. Several days, I've been taking a half in the morning and a half at night.
This Friday I plan to stay at home and detox. I read the symptoms will last about 24 hours. From what I read here, it may be longer.
What must I watch out for and what can I eat or drink to help the symptoms? I don't believe they will be all that severe....mostly in my mind more than physical.
I only take one to two 7.5mg tabs a day. Several days, I've been taking a half in the morning and a half at night.
This Friday I plan to stay at home and detox. I read the symptoms will last about 24 hours. From what I read here, it may be longer.
What must I watch out for and what can I eat or drink to help the symptoms? I don't believe they will be all that severe....mostly in my mind more than physical.
Yeah, the panicky feeling you get when you realize you might not have anymore of that drug sure sucks, doesn't it? I carry one tab in a my pocket for the day and this morning, I thought I forgot it...panicked for a bit. I know that's the psychological part of the dragon. I don't take as much as most here (one 7.5mg tab a day, if that much) but I still don't like the idea of not taking it. I sometimes get the urge to up the dose, but I don't like having too much...get the shakes and headaches.
The fever thing is also uncomfortable. Is the intensity of the fever porportionate to the amount you've been taking? Last Saturday, when I laid off for a day, I would get fever, but it was mild and lasted about 2-3 minutes. I just recognized it as that and carried on. I still remember what one person said here....withdrawal symptoms won't kill you and you'll get through it.
Just don't want to feel the discomfort.
Slowly tapering down is the best way I think, Chicago. The danger you face is the urge to up the dose because you know you can taper off..before you know it...you're taking the same amount again.
The fever thing is also uncomfortable. Is the intensity of the fever porportionate to the amount you've been taking? Last Saturday, when I laid off for a day, I would get fever, but it was mild and lasted about 2-3 minutes. I just recognized it as that and carried on. I still remember what one person said here....withdrawal symptoms won't kill you and you'll get through it.
Just don't want to feel the discomfort.
Slowly tapering down is the best way I think, Chicago. The danger you face is the urge to up the dose because you know you can taper off..before you know it...you're taking the same amount again.
I am new to this forum & I've been reading everyone's story & thank all of you for what helped or helps you get throught this Vic process, I have been back & forth with 750 mg & Norco for about a year & the last prescrip will be mid January I had surgery & still need some more but I don't think the pain is that severe to be staying on this drug, but I do becasue I feel I need it & afraid of getting off, this seems like a worse withdrawal than say cocaine or heroin...... I am trying so hard to cut down to 5 a day from 8-12 & this is day 1 so taking it slowly.... any suggestions would be helpful & I do have my .5 mg of Xanax which I think would help with the sleeping part, I'm afraid of the shakes fever, etc
Well, on Saturday I didn't take any. Went through some symptoms..started with a tired feeling, then had several hot flashes. Was mostly tired and somewhat depressed most of the day.
The symptoms seemed to be gone by that evening....so I took another half a pill.
This leads me to believe this is more psychological than physical. One half to one pill a day seems to be fine.
I don't think I can get a refill when this prescription is out so I'll have to deal with not having anymore real soon.
I read these other stories with great interest. I pray for you folks that have told me the amount you've been taking each day. I know the withdrawals must be horrendous.
This is a good support site though. Thanks for listening to my miniscule problems.
The symptoms seemed to be gone by that evening....so I took another half a pill.
This leads me to believe this is more psychological than physical. One half to one pill a day seems to be fine.
I don't think I can get a refill when this prescription is out so I'll have to deal with not having anymore real soon.
I read these other stories with great interest. I pray for you folks that have told me the amount you've been taking each day. I know the withdrawals must be horrendous.
This is a good support site though. Thanks for listening to my miniscule problems.
Well, last night i went out and bought almost everything on the Thomas recipe....Didnt get Xanax...because i used to like them a lot....but i took some benadryl and melinton...some potassium...and Immodiom....didnt sleep but 4 hours last night...and went to work not thinking i make it the 9 hours but i pulled it off...and as of right now im pretty exhausted and hope to catch up on my sleep anytime now....And also my appetite is coming back...i ate a big lunch which gave me some energy and my goofy self back... so hopefully by tomorrow or so ill be a okkk...I cant thank u enough for the advice!!! I shall keep you updated....HOLLLAAAA BACK!!!!
THanks!!
Matt-Chew!!!!
THanks!!
Matt-Chew!!!!
Relax bud...ya just do not have the history or the appetite that most folks here have. you shouldn't be looking at too much at all if you told us the truth about how much you are doing. Possibly some sniffles and a runny nose...might not sleep as well as usual for a 3-4 days. Try not to be too grumpy around folks....and learn from this that you never want to spend 2-3 weeks puking with your stomach twisted in knots and going without sleep for days on end on end...
Thank you so much for the Thomas Recipe I would have never known..do you know anything about the abdominal discomfort? I will keep you posted,,, THanks again!
Matt
Matt
zurich gave you some great advice....you are on a very low dose, i think you will be just fine..i wish i would of found this site when i was only taking that much..
Beleive me that much would make my heart race and all the energy in the world...but 3 yrs late i was up to 15 or more 10mgs a day...
I would of never thought it was possible for someone to take that much...NEVER!!!
Good luck to you
Hey - check out the 'Thomas Recipe' - that will help a lot with the withdrawals. Not sure if you know how - so - click on the 'People' hyperlink at the top right of this screen. There is a listing there that goes into detail of the Thomas Recipe.
I did not go cold turkey - rather, I used a tapering regiment.
Good luck to you - you're on the right path. Let us know how you are doing with the Thomas Recipe.
I did not go cold turkey - rather, I used a tapering regiment.
Good luck to you - you're on the right path. Let us know how you are doing with the Thomas Recipe.
Its been 2 to 3 days since ive last taken any hydrocodone's. I was taken up to atleast 10 a day for about 3 to 4 months...Im trying to stop cold turkey....Im going thru withdrawls pretty bad,,the worst right now is my abdominal discomfort...my legs aren't hurting to much and i have diarrhea...and no appetite? Can anyone tell me some home remedies or something? and how long this will last? I have no health insurance as of now and i cant afford to go to the ER or rehab? so basically just really wondering about my abdominal discomfort and my withdrawls symptoms...anyone please answer...
THanks!!!
Matt
THanks!!!
Matt
Oscar,
I am praying for you. You can do it.
MelMel123 - Thanks, I hope you're right.
I am praying for you. You can do it.
MelMel123 - Thanks, I hope you're right.
1- 2 a day isn't a lot. I'm not sure that you will experience any physical withdrawal symtoms. Mental maybe.
This is day 3 for me off of methadone and percocet. I moved to another state and ran out, wasn't on purpose. I don't know if everyone goes thru the same sxs., but I know I am so sick! Get more than 1 btl. of Immodium b/c I am almost out and can't get out of bed to go get more. I don't feel any better than I did when this **** started. I hope this ends soon, I'm too sick to even go to the ER. I take pain med. for a chronic pain problem, but I never meant it to go as far as it has. Pray for me please!
Oscar
Oscar
I'm glad 'chewing vicodin' was just a play on words - very glad.
Let's make a commitment for you never to 'vapor lock' into 100 mg a day.
Let's make a commitment for you never to 'vapor lock' into 100 mg a day.
LOL, yes, makes good sense..."chewing vicodin" was just a play on words, believe me. I sometimes write in my mind faster then my fingers can move..."face-plane" instead of "face-plant" in my previous post is a good example.
No...half a pill in the morning and half in the evening...15mg a day is all. I don't know how someone cannot vapor-lock taking 100mg a day. This little bit races my heart enough, thank you.
No...half a pill in the morning and half in the evening...15mg a day is all. I don't know how someone cannot vapor-lock taking 100mg a day. This little bit races my heart enough, thank you.
I would rather be 'less productive' without a dependency than 'more productive' with one. My personality characteristics tell me that I fall into a category of 'super human w/vicodin' - and the expectations I put on myself were unrealistic.
If you were 'chewing' Vicodin - and I don't want to scare you - but you might be a little more addictive than you originally thought. I have never chewed the tablets - nor have I ever injected. If you are 'more addictive' than you originally thought - don't panic. Put it in perspective that you might need a little more time or a little more attention that you originally thought - and plan for it.
Make sense?
If you were 'chewing' Vicodin - and I don't want to scare you - but you might be a little more addictive than you originally thought. I have never chewed the tablets - nor have I ever injected. If you are 'more addictive' than you originally thought - don't panic. Put it in perspective that you might need a little more time or a little more attention that you originally thought - and plan for it.
Make sense?
Thank you very much for sharing this, Zurich. I'm not looking forward to this weekend but I will have to try. Besides, I don't think I can get another prescription for this stuff...I do have pain from carpal tunnel but I think Advil can do the same thing. I'm hoping that since I've only taken 1-2 tablets a day, it might not be as severe as it is for some folks. I do have a strong willpower though, when I chose to use it.
OUCH! a "face-plane" in the asphalt would wake anyone up. The software environment is a constantly changing monster that stresses anyone out but it sounds like you're dealing.
As to a "void" yes, you are absolutely right...there is a big void...not sure what it is but it's something I've felt for several years. I have no problem with writing, and can write so much faster when I'm chewing on a vicodin...this stuff wakes me up instead of sedates me.
I'm basically prone to addiction...alcohol, sex, tobacco, gambling....but NOT work...never been a workaholic...
I will have to be brutal with myself and admit that my "void" is in my relationship. I'm not happy there, and it's getting worse. Feeling like a piece of furniture in my own home gets to me.
Enough about me. I will take your good advice to heart and unplug the phone on Saturday morning. Thank you for your unselfishness.
OUCH! a "face-plane" in the asphalt would wake anyone up. The software environment is a constantly changing monster that stresses anyone out but it sounds like you're dealing.
As to a "void" yes, you are absolutely right...there is a big void...not sure what it is but it's something I've felt for several years. I have no problem with writing, and can write so much faster when I'm chewing on a vicodin...this stuff wakes me up instead of sedates me.
I'm basically prone to addiction...alcohol, sex, tobacco, gambling....but NOT work...never been a workaholic...
I will have to be brutal with myself and admit that my "void" is in my relationship. I'm not happy there, and it's getting worse. Feeling like a piece of furniture in my own home gets to me.
Enough about me. I will take your good advice to heart and unplug the phone on Saturday morning. Thank you for your unselfishness.
Hey there -
I was using 10-12 Vicodin tablets 5/500 mg a day for 6 or so months - and started the 'tapering' method successfully 8 days ago. I am now down to 2 tablets and believe the 'worse' is over - but the fight continues (that will make more sense when you go through detox). Some of the side affects of withdrawal, for me (everyone is different), have been: Anxiety, frequent bathroom trips (just do yourself a favor and buy some Immodium AD), thirst, headaches, headaches, headaches (just do yourself a 2nd favor and buy a large bottle of Advil), and insomnia. Insomnia and the headaches have been the worse. Also, the ability to concentrate was very, very difficult early in my detox (Day 3 & 4), but now I find that ability has come back. The 'fog' of drugs disippated around Day 5 & 6 - but a serious 'craving' hit from no where. I immediately sought the experience on this forum and got through it (the craving hit when I was trying to go back to sleep - I imagined the month in my head and when my next refill would be available) - since then, the only other 'craving' I had was yesterday around 2:00 pm after I had a tough afternoon with some professional stress attributes (you can read my journal if you like).
What can you eat and drink? I've found gatorade helps a lot - and fiber type foods. Also, I've leaned on Starbucks a little more than usual this week - but would trade an addiction for caffeine any day over an addiction to Vicodin.
Your first sentence tells me that perhaps - and I'm not getting on you - but that perhaps the pills are filling a void in your life? that you're not taking them for pain? In other words - let me cut to the chase. If you have some sort of 'void' in your life - figure it out now. I learned this week where my 'void' was (I put myself in horrible, stressful environments with some very mean-spirited people - and I am WAY too sensitive for that). I don't want to repeat this experience in my life - both the stress AND the withdrawal because I know now why and when I started abusing my prescription - (originally for pain). I will manage the pain with Advil - and an anti-inflammatory and 'suck it up' sometimes. I'm prepared for bad days without the use of Vicodin. Figure out your void and make a plan to dissipate it. In my case, I needed to face-plant the asphault before I realized that the environment I was working in was causing too much stress for me (i.e., I implement ED software nationwide) and that perhaps I needed a break if not another 'arena' to go to. Think about it. Being a write, you might just be experiencing a block...not sure.
I was using 10-12 Vicodin tablets 5/500 mg a day for 6 or so months - and started the 'tapering' method successfully 8 days ago. I am now down to 2 tablets and believe the 'worse' is over - but the fight continues (that will make more sense when you go through detox). Some of the side affects of withdrawal, for me (everyone is different), have been: Anxiety, frequent bathroom trips (just do yourself a favor and buy some Immodium AD), thirst, headaches, headaches, headaches (just do yourself a 2nd favor and buy a large bottle of Advil), and insomnia. Insomnia and the headaches have been the worse. Also, the ability to concentrate was very, very difficult early in my detox (Day 3 & 4), but now I find that ability has come back. The 'fog' of drugs disippated around Day 5 & 6 - but a serious 'craving' hit from no where. I immediately sought the experience on this forum and got through it (the craving hit when I was trying to go back to sleep - I imagined the month in my head and when my next refill would be available) - since then, the only other 'craving' I had was yesterday around 2:00 pm after I had a tough afternoon with some professional stress attributes (you can read my journal if you like).
What can you eat and drink? I've found gatorade helps a lot - and fiber type foods. Also, I've leaned on Starbucks a little more than usual this week - but would trade an addiction for caffeine any day over an addiction to Vicodin.
Your first sentence tells me that perhaps - and I'm not getting on you - but that perhaps the pills are filling a void in your life? that you're not taking them for pain? In other words - let me cut to the chase. If you have some sort of 'void' in your life - figure it out now. I learned this week where my 'void' was (I put myself in horrible, stressful environments with some very mean-spirited people - and I am WAY too sensitive for that). I don't want to repeat this experience in my life - both the stress AND the withdrawal because I know now why and when I started abusing my prescription - (originally for pain). I will manage the pain with Advil - and an anti-inflammatory and 'suck it up' sometimes. I'm prepared for bad days without the use of Vicodin. Figure out your void and make a plan to dissipate it. In my case, I needed to face-plant the asphault before I realized that the environment I was working in was causing too much stress for me (i.e., I implement ED software nationwide) and that perhaps I needed a break if not another 'arena' to go to. Think about it. Being a write, you might just be experiencing a block...not sure.
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