Fioricet Addicts

[fioricet_disaster]

Anybody there?  Wanting to talk with someone about this horrible addiction.  Going to DR next week, any comments would be greatly appreciated!  

[fioricet_disaster]

Thanks Vicki!  It's so nice to talk with someone who has battled this same addiction & beat it!  I have a lot of other issues as well, have been diagnosed with & going un-medicated even when not taking the fioricet:( this disturbs me knowing I have to let it all out @ my Dr appt & therapy appt.....driving me crazy!  I have severe depression, Complex PTSD, anxiety, and recently possible adult ADD (but did not follow up regarding it).  5 yrs of psychotherapy with 2 different therapists- so I learned a lot about these issues, cognitive behavioral therapy, time management, meditation techniques, tried light therapy (SAD), Alpha-Stim & I am still a complete wreck, especially considering my age.  I even left my psychiatrists (playing lab rat with me), left my family to fly over to Montana 3 yrs ago to enter into a dual diagnosis treatment facility to detox me & help get off of 8 psychotropic meds- 14 RX's total- and not one of them @ the time was FIORICET!!!  Well, that turned out to be a complete nigtmare as well:( I feel like the biggest burden to my entire family- and after all of that & what I'm hooked on again now, it's so hard to keep hope.

[vicki595]

Good. I'm glad you were referred to these new doctors. You know, once you decide that you have to stop,accept it, and change up your thinking; you'll do just fine. It sounds like that's where you are right now...it's a start!

[fioricet_disaster]

My appt is next week & yes, I too have been completely screwed & pissed on as well as misdiagnosed by multiple Drs- so, my therapist that I see with my husband was the first to know (besides my husband).  But he knows my history & how hard it was for me to ask for help & a lot of the distrust I have with physicians- so he was awesome & directed me to the right people!  He even made the initial phone calls for me as well.  The receptionist where I will be seen was the one asking about subaxone & methadone.  I know I won't be a complete headcase with constant anxiety & worsening insomnia (worrying about getting proper care), after I finally have my appt.  I have to get going now, but thanks so much for your input & giving me some hope!  Congratulations to you beating the devil and "affair".  I will check back later this p.m.

[vicki595]

I hope they're knowledgeable too!  It's a concern but you'll tell them. I get so pissed off at the lack of education in this arena!  Asking you about Sub or Methadone....pitiful.

I tapered for 9 months. It just has to be slow, decreasing by small amounts. Looking back, it was worth the time. Otherwise you just suffer everyday. I had tried a faster taper and it was awful. This one was great with very few symptoms; I actually felt good. I worked at getting healthier at the same time and I had a long way to go in that department,as well.

I'm sorry about the seizures. Withdrawing from this drug is very similar to withdrawing from alcohol and as dangerous.  There should be a warning label on every rx.

It's great you're going to the doctor. Are you planning to ask for their help or you already had an appt?  I ask because I'm on the fence about confessing this from my own personal experience.  I do recommend a therapist during the taper process, however.

[fioricet_disaster]

Off & on for about 8 years- initially prescribed fiorinal with codeine for migraines, which was taken for about the 1st year, then it went to the generic fioricet.  It's awful.  Other medications I take include Wellbutrin XR for depression & Keppra as an anti-seizure.  I was reading one of your old posts about Dr's assuming this is an opiate, & indeed it is a BARBITURATE, not an opiate...........so, I am hoping during my appts next week they are aware of that; however, during my intake over the phone I was asked if I had ever been suboxone or methadone (which I have not).  Also, in one if you posts- I think you mentioned having to taper FOREVER- scares the crud outta me.  Super anxiety for my appts next week- just hoping for good knowledgeable docs (internist & addiction specialist).  Thanks for responding.

[vicki595]

Hellooooooo?