HELP!! Someone? Anyone? Please..

[Irisbritney]

Why is it so damn difficult to quit an addiction??
I'm tired of taking these pills (gravol) but I'm scared to quit.
Any advice? Please..
I don't know what to do or who to talk to..
I'm sure I'm anxious because of them.

[Irisbritney]

Oh ok. Well thanks.
I'll let you know how it goes (me quitting)

[lulu747]

I've taken Gravol on and off for more than a decade since I got diagnosed with Crohn's disease.  I read about it on Google as well as a few case studies.  Withdrawal is only experienced when someone is abusing the medication(taking large...and I mean LARGE) doses to get high and hallucinate.  I promise you if you are taking one or two a day that this will not happen to you.

[Irisbritney]

I read it on someones post and I read it on google.
How long have you been on gravol?

[lulu747]

Absolutely talk to a doc.  So often we just take pills to treat symptoms and it is SO important to discover what is actually causing these symptoms.  I promise you will not go through withdrawal from Gravol.  Who told you this?  I have taken regular dosage of it (2 every 4 hours) for periods of time and then stopped when I no longer needed it and felt nothing.  I've also been on IV Gravol in the hospital for up to 3 weeks, and stopped once the problem was fixed and again- no withdrawal.  I am curious as to why you fear this?  The nausea and dizziness is definitely something you need to get to the bottom of.
Just so you know- using a medication for a medical problem is NOT the same as abusing it.  Which is what addiction is.  Please speak with your doctor and get some answers soon.
Lu

[Irisbritney]

Oh really? That makes me feel better.
I forgot to say I've been taking them for about 2-3 years.
I guess you're right cuz my bf takes more then I do and nothing happens to him when he doesn't take any for a few days.
I'm just scared I'll be sick if I just stop taking them.
I've heard people get really sick and have bad withdrawals when they quit.
I haven't talked to a doctor about how I feel but I'm planning to.
I should switch to the ginger gravol

[lulu747]

Sweetheart this is not a reaction to the Gravol.  It does not cause withdrawal when taken daily.  It sounds like perhaps you have a medical problem that the Gravol is helping and you need to get some tests done.  If you are feeling dizzy and nauseous often this is a symptom of something happening with your system.  Taking one Gravol a day is not causing these symptoms.  It is a relatively safe drug and used daily for many patients (including children) suffering illnesses such as Crohn's disease (which is one of my illnesses)  Have you discussed your symptoms with a doc?  Had blood work done?  A stool sample?  I get freaked when I run out of Gravol too, because it is often the only thing that helps my nausea. Sometimes I take the straight up Ginger natural kind because it is just as effective and does not make me drowsy when I need to function during the day.  This does not denote addiction (trust me I've been addicted to many things)  It denotes a medical condition.  You are not abusing this medication. I too have a fear of vomiting and will do almost anything to prevent it...Unfortunately for me it is a regular happening with my illness. Please talk to a doctor and keep in touch and let us know how you do.
Sending support..
Lu

[Irisbritney]

Finally! Someone who knows what gravol is.
I take one every night to sleep. Sometimes I'll take one during the day when I feel nauseous. Before I only took half a night and nothing during the day. But I started feeling weak and sick so I started taking a whole pill. I feel like I always need them with me. I buy more when I think I'm going to run out.
I'm scared to quit because of the withdrawals.. I don't wanna suffer through it. I tried quitting once and I was throwing up the next day and I ending up taking gravol. I have a fear of vomiting.
idk what to do.
I always feel dizzy

[lulu747]

Hi There and Welcome to the Forum-
How much gravol are you taking and why?  How do they make you feel?  I use gravol fairly regularly (often daily) for nausea related to my chronic illness.  It helps the nausea and helps me sleep.  I have heard that taking large quantities can induce some sort of stoned state and yes, they can definitely cause rebound anxiety.  They are not a known addictive drug but any substance can be addictive.  What scares you about quitting?
Sending support...
Lu