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[sheila55r]

i have been taking 4 vikes a day (5/500) for a year and half I have chronic shoulder pain could I be addicted and can I stop cold turkey? I hate feeling bloated and out of it?

[SuperRickHenry]

Taper yourself our ask Dr. for help.. Avoid Cold Turkey if possible but unless you have heart problems Cold Turkey WILL NOT KILL you..  It'll hurt a bit but your on a semi- low dose but a year and a half is awhile.  Talk to the Doctor.  your friend Rick

[SuperRickHenry]

Talk to your Doctor about a Taper down.. You could CT but it sux sweetie.. Prayin for you..  Much Care from Rick Henry

[allmymarbles]

This forum is usually intended for physical and mental abuse. There is a separate forum for substance abuse.

[ANewLife4Me]

Hi,

Yes, you can stop cold turkey.  At 4 vikes a day, the withdrawals shouldn't be that bad and would be over within a couple of days.  I would suggest you post this in the Substance Abuse Forum here at MedHelp where they give support and advice to get off of opiates.  The members over there (including myself) can and will help you throughout your detox should you decide to go cold turkey and will be with you every step of the way.  Good luck to you :)