Does Tapering Off Oxy Work

[hoping4daBest]

Ok.... i was taking 2 to 4 30mg Oxy everyday
I was just wondering.... I went 3 days without anything... Knowing that I was at detoxings worst I took 10mg of perc in the a.m. and again in the p.m. for 2 days. It helped sooo much. Mind you the NIGHTS ARE THE WROST!!! Lastnight, started out bad but I woke up feeling pretty good. So, today I went to 5mg in the a.m. and 5mg in the p.m. and I feel pretty good. Mind you... Its not a cake walk! I still feel tired and the smell thing is killing me. But for the most part I'm doing ok.... I read on here that it takes months to come off these things using a tapering. But to be honest I've cold turkeyed after 3 years of using 10/30mg Oxy and it took 2 weeks... This time I've only been using 6 months and only using everyday for about 2 of those months... I just need to know if anyone knows how bad this detox will be when I stop... I'm hoping to drop to 2.5mg tomorrow and for the next 2 days and then stop... What do you think?

[sandstone27]

Great job continuing to taper!  You'll still have withdrawal symptoms once you stop completely, but they won't be as bad as they would be if you quit cold turkey.  A few things to keep in mind - take a good multi vitamin, b6 and b12 and a good cal/mag/zinc supplement.  Stay hydrated - this is SO important  -  Gatorade or other drinks w/electolytes are best.  Protein drinks are good when you don't feel like eating anything.  And keep some immodium on hand.  

Well wishes and keep posting so we know how you're doing....

Sandy ♦

[hoping4daBest]

I feel good today... Took 2.5mg perc last night and I did really good last night only woke up twice. This morning I woke up feeling pretty good! :) Took another 2.5mg this morning and doing really good. Giving it 1 more day and then I'm going to stop...

[sandstone27]

Good Morning -

How are you feeling today?   Keep us posted so we know how you're doing!

Well wishes....

Sandy ♦

[Bkitty]

Tapering works well for some members. We are not allowed to give tapering advice on the forum. But from what Ive learned the slower the easier for the withdrawals, but in essence you are sorta delaying them too. Taper according to your needs and your body. Stay strong and stick to the schedule it. Its easy to vere off when you have pills available. I wish you all the best!! ((hugs))~Bkitty

[sandstone27]

Hi there and welcome to the forum!  

Tapering is a good way to get off of oxys, the problem is that alot of people don't have the discipline to taper.  It sounds like you're doing a good job so far.  We can't give tapering advice on the forum, but generally speaking, if you keep lowering your dose and allowing your body to adjust to that dose, you'll be OK.  

Check out the Thomas recipe at the bottom of your screen. There are alot of good tools there to help you with your withdrawal once you quit completely.  The good thing about tapering is that it does make the withdrawal symptoms more bearable.  

Glad you're taking the steps to get clean and keep posting so we know how you're doing!

Well wishes to you...

Sandy ♦