Can using Hydrocodone ES, as little as 1-4 a day, cause hot flashes?

[Vicqueennomore]

I was wondering if I need to get on HRT meds or if using opiates causes periodic hotflash/sweating? It comes and goes all day and all night...I was told only menopause(had hysterectomy 10 yrs ago) causes hot flashes/sweating but I didn't have it while I was 30+ days without pain meds. I just started a couple weeks ago at low does(compared to before).
So, basically has anyone had periodic sweating with the pain meds or is it menopause??? Could it be a combo of both???

[blessed1]

I am 40 years old with a raging Vicoprofen addiction, and have
hot flashes on and off all the time.  I do believe it can cause sweating.

[Chezz2]

Bob,

I posted that all writing I said I would post when I found it. I posted it under the 3rd thread up above so it wouldn't get lost down here. I figured more newbies would be able to get something from it as well...hopefully.

I hope you are feeling better with the days gone by...

Chezz

[sharonver]

Melatonin is over the counter.  It is a type of supplement that helps put you to sleep.  It works well for me and I have had heard others as well.  Unless it is major insomina. Then you will need something stronger.

Sharon

[dancinginthedark]

A few ppl on our Fiorinal thread (@ Drugabuse.com) were told by a neurologist that the best, non-addictive way to catch some zzzzz's while detoxing was to take 2 Benadryl before bed.  Apparently, with the generic it's about $3. for 100.  I tried it & it was **** up, lights out & hello Mr. Sandman!

Hope this helps.  At least it's safe & non-addictive.  Valium is not & when you go off it, one of those w/d's is insomnia.  This I know...oh, do I know.  Of course, taking a tiny bit for a very short period of time  shouldn't pose a problem but it's another addictive substance & I can't help but be wary as I've switched poisons all too easily over the yrs.

GOOD LUCK ALL!

Dancing (Actually Sleeping) in the Dark

[Obnoxious Bob]

Day 5  Cold Turkey. Feeling  better. Picking up some Benedryl for a good nights sleep. (Hopefully) Thank you Sharon, Dancing, Thomas, Longtime, Chezz for riding this out with me, and kicking my ass when needed. Aches and pains going away. Goose bumps still there every once and awhile. Actually had energy and a want to do my favorite thing, play guitar. If it would stop raining I sure would like to get out on my motorcycle (another favorite pastime for me). Over the hump, seeing the light of day and it feels good. Now comes the hard part staying clean.


Thanks again.
Peace Love
Ob Bob

[Obnoxious Bob]

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes I hear Methadone WD's are the worst. Gonna do my best not to find out. Day 4 cold turkey and 8 days off my DOC. Things could be much worse. Sleep would be nice but I seem to eek out 4-6 hours a night. Anxiety is my main prob. Stick in there I must say Tapering helped me a great deal over my last cold turkey attempt straight from my max habit. :) What is melatonin? Is it over the counter?


OB Bob