Need help with OxyContin

[krolling1]

I have been taking 40 mg, XR, 2 times per day, for about 3 years.  I am tired of always feeling bad, tired of trying to make the pills last longer and suffering when they don't.  I want off of them and I would like to be able to do this at home.  I already know it's going to be hard just from how I feel when I haven't had one in the past 9 or 10 hours.
Any help will be appreciated.

[atthebeach]

PLEASE NOTE: I am not a doctor, simply a long-time Rx opiate junkie who has had many opportunities to develop a way to detox. This is a recipe for at-home self-detox from opiates based on my experience as well as that of many other addicts. It is not intended as professional medical advice. It is always wise to make sure none of the recipe ingredients or procedures conflict with medications you may be taking. Likewise, if you have any medical condition, disease, allergy or any other health issue, consult your doctor before using the recipe. Thanks, Thomas

This recipe is designed for cold turkey opiate detox. It assumes that you can get about 5 to 7 days away from your job or household responsibilities during which you can sleep, veg and act as miserable as you feel. Opiate WD mimics the symptoms of the common flu, so, if you need a smokescreen, hide behind a bad case of the flu.

If you can't take time off to detox, I recommend you follow a taper regimen using your drug of choice or suitable alternate -- the slower the taper, the better.
For the Recipe, You'll nee

Imodium (over the counter, any drug or grocery store). [generic brand anti-diarrheal is fine. Don't take it unless really uncomfortable]
L-Tyrosine* (500 mg caps) from the health food store.* [See Warning]
Strong wide-spectrum mineral supplement with at least 100% RDA of Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper and Magnesium.
Vitamin B6 caps. [or stress B-complex?]
Access to hot baths or a Jacuzzi (or hot showers if that's all that's available). [many gyms offer free trials]
How to use the recipe


During detox, hit the hot bath or Jacuzzi as often as you need to for muscle aches. Don't underestimate the effectiveness of hot soaks. Spend the entire time, if necessary, in a hot bath. This simple method will alleviate what is for many the worst opiate W/D symptom. [I like Epsom salts in the tub. Forces Magnesium into the muscles]

Use the Imodium aggressively to stop the runs. Take as much as you need, as often as you need it. DON'T TAKE IT, however, if you don't need it.[Diarrhea is the bodies way to aid in the detox so take Immodium or generic for the comfort factor, if needed]

Upon rising (empty stomach), take the L-Tyrosine*. Try 2000 mg, and scale up or down, depending on how you feel. You can take up to 4,000 mg. Take the L-Tyrosine* with B6 to help absorption. Wait about one hour before eating breakfast. The L-Tyrosine* will give you a surge of physical and mental energy that will help counteract the malaise. You may continue to take it each morning for as long as it helps. If you find it gives you the "coffee jitters," consider lowering the dosage or discontinuing it altogether. Occasionally, L-Tyrosine* can cause the runs. Unlike the runs from opiate W/D, however, this effect of L-Tyrosine* is mild and normally does not return after the first hour. Lowering the dosage may help. [*Read the Warning first! *L-Tyrosine* is great. *SamE 400* mg works for mood too]

With breakfast, take the mineral supplement.

As soon as you can force yourself to, get some mild exercise such as walking, cycling, swimming, etc. This will be hard at first, but will make you feel considerably better. [Walking gets the blood and lymph systems working, helping you detox better.]

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any medical complications, first check with your doctor before detoxing to verify that this regimen is safe for you. [Very important note]

[WARNING If you are on anti-Depressants, use medical supervision on L-Tyrosine, SamE and all mood enhancers. There can be a risk if taking L-Tyrosine, 5 HTP  if you are on a tricyclic  or a MAIO antidepressant's ...It can cause a spike in blood pressure.]

[EvolverU]

Hi there & Welcome :)

Congrats on your decision to reclaim your life!

In answer to your question, you can find the Thomas Recipe by plugging in 'most viewed health pages' in the search box @ the top right hand corner of this page. It will come up as 'Thomas Recipe Reposted'.

Do you have any idea when you'd like to start your detox? Are you planning to go CT? The Gabapentin will actually help with your detox. (With RLS -- restless leg syndrome). Are you planning to come off that, too?

You CAN do this. We'll be with you all the way.:)

[krolling1]

Side note, I am also taking 1800 mg of gabapentin twice a day.  Should have mentioned before, was reading other posts that included it.

[krolling1]

Hi and thanks for the reply to my post.  Are you just getting off of your pills too?  Good luck and thanks for the support.

[krolling1]

Thank you for your reply.  No, I haven't been taking THAT much, I have seen others taking much more than myself and that's probably what scares me the most, getting more and more pills as time goes on and having a an even bigger hill to climb if I continue.  Where do I find this Thomas recipe?  I will look for it and hopefully find it.
Thank you again, it is good to know there are people on here that are really concerned about my well being.

[devisatedandscared]

You are not alone is the most important thing to remember. I'm right here with you. 3 days ago I thought I was going to die literally, but each hour its more tolerable. Its the mental strength that is so hard to keep. Please get everything you need to be as comfortable as possible. Good luck I will be pulling for you!!!! Imagine your life before the pill...thats what's been keeping me going.

[jifmoc]

Hi there. Sounds like you have an idea of what detox is like. Look up the Thomas recipe on this forum and it will give you all the tools. Every detox is different but you are prob looking at a week or less of acute wds. You aren't taking THAT much, relatively so it may even be less.

Emotionally is really the hard part.But, that comes after your detox. We have to do aftercare for the addiction part.

Keep posting and you can do this. It's worth not counting those dumb pills anymore! And being a slave to them:)