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lortab cold turkey

doctor had me on them for pain for 6 months. Now he cut me off, cold turkey on Friday. I am on day 2 and feeling like I want to sleep, scream and I am very angry.  I have Zanaflex and Soma in the house (that he has also give me) they arn't helping. Any self help i can try?
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some doctors really suck! have you asked him if he could help you taper off like the perscription insert says we are suppose to? some things that might help:
exersize- for restless legs
melatonin- a herb for sleeping
l-theanie- an amino acid for calming down
i really feel for you. hope you're feeling better soon.
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You should def talk to the doctor about cutting you down slowly. I was on them for 5 years and I cut myself from 10 a day to 2 a day and I am now on day 4 with out anything and it hasnt been so bad but if you were taking a higher amount and then just haulted that could be making it worse. Talk to your doctor
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Welcome - why did the doctor cut you off cold turkey?  seems  bit irresponsible for the doctor.  will this doctor help you with the withdrawals???
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