Has anyone tried to ween self off of Vicodin?

[wisdomteeth4]

Has anyone tried to ween themselves off of Vicodin?  I used the drug for back pain and wanted to stop the drugs to see how well I could manage without it.  I was taking 5 to 10 per day depending on the pain.  I have now cut back to 3 half tabs of 7.5 per day....which I think is pretty good considering what I was taking.  I have mild withdrawl....cramping, on edge, most annoying is the sweating and chills.  Perhaps I weened too quickly.  I am on day 4 of cutting back and I do feel somewhat better.  I have been drinking plenty of water and vitamins with the additional potassium tablet for the cramps due to the night sweats.  Anyone have any other suggestions for me? Please let me know

[Jaquableu]

You know I dont think any of us think we are addicts when the Doc prescribes them for our pain for years and years.  But as soon as you go through the with drawels you know you are- at least physically.  

I am so glad I am getting this monkey off my back- my brain can already think clear again-- first time in a long time. I still have the "flu" but it will get better.  I know as my nose runs and my bowels loosen up- my body is flushing that poisen out.  Notice how nasty you smell.  The liver is detoxing that crap out of you.  Take more hot showers and baths to help and any exercise you can do will make you feel better and rush it out sooner.  

But-- please do not try cold turkey. Talk to your Doc and have him help you wean off it.  There can be serious side- effects if you don't.  Especially if you have high blood pressure etc.

[Jaquableu]

You know I dont think any of us think we are addicts when the Doc prescribes them for our pain for years and years.  But as soon as you go through the with drawels you know you are- at least physically.  

I am so glad I am getting this monkey off my back- my brain can already think clear again-- first time in a long time. I still have the "flu" but it will get better.  I know as my nose runs and my bowels loosen up- my body is flushing that poisen out.  Notice how nasty you smell.  The liver is detoxing that crap out of you.  Take more hot showers and baths to help and any exercise you can do will make you feel better and rush it out sooner.  

But-- please do not try cold turkey. Talk to your Doc and have him help you wean off it.  There can be serious side- effects if you don't.  Especially if you have high blood pressure etc.

[Jaquableu]

You know I dont think any of us think we are addicts when the Doc prescribes them for our pain for years and years.  But as soon as you go through the with drawels you know you are- at least physically.  

I am so glad I am getting this monkey off my back- my brain can already think clear again-- first time in a long time. I still have the "flu" but it will get better.  I know as my nose runs and my bowels loosen up- my body is flushing that poisen out.  Notice how nasty you smell.  The liver is detoxing that crap out of you.  Take more hot showers and baths to help and any exercise you can do will make you feel better and rush it out sooner.  

But-- please do not try cold turkey. Talk to your Doc and have him help you wean off it.  There can be serious side- effects if you don't.  Especially if you have high blood pressure etc.

[Jaquableu]

You know I dont think any of us think we are addicts when the Doc prescribes them for our pain for years and years.  But as soon as you go through the with drawels you know you are- at least physically.  

I am so glad I am getting this monkey off my back- my brain can already think clear again-- first time in a long time. I still have the "flu" but it will get better.  I know as my nose runs and my bowels loosen up- my body is flushing that poisen out.  Notice how nasty you smell.  The liver is detoxing that crap out of you.  Take more hot showers and baths to help and any exercise you can do will make you feel better and rush it out sooner.  

But-- please do not try cold turkey. Talk to your Doc and have him help you wean off it.  There can be serious side- effects if you don't.  Especially if you have high blood pressure etc.

[Jaquableu]

You know I dont think any of us think we are addicts when the Doc prescribes them for our pain for years and years.  But as soon as you go through the with drawels you know you are- at least physically.  

I am so glad I am getting this monkey off my back- my brain can already think clear again-- first time in a long time. I still have the "flu" but it will get better.  I know as my nose runs and my bowels loosen up- my body is flushing that poisen out.  Notice how nasty you smell.  The liver is detoxing that crap out of you.  Take more hot showers and baths to help and any exercise you can do will make you feel better and rush it out sooner.  

But-- please do not try cold turkey. Talk to your Doc and have him help you wean off it.  There can be serious side- effects if you don't.  Especially if you have high blood pressure etc.

[Jaquableu]

You know I dont think any of us think we are addicts when the Doc prescribes them for our pain for years and years.  But as soon as you go through the with drawels you know you are- at least physically.  

I am so glad I am getting this monkey off my back- my brain can already think clear again-- first time in a long time. I still have the "flu" but it will get better.  I know as my nose runs and my bowels loosen up- my body is flushing that poisen out.  Notice how nasty you smell.  The liver is detoxing that crap out of you.  Take more hot showers and baths to help and any exercise you can do will make you feel better and rush it out sooner.  

But-- please do not try cold turkey. Talk to your Doc and have him help you wean off it.  There can be serious side- effects if you don't.  Especially if you have high blood pressure etc.