How long does Hydrocodone withdrawals last?

[TNMedHater]

I was prescribed Hydrocodone/APAP (10/500) in December 2011. Never took more than the prescribed amount (3x Daily). I am now in day 5 since I quit cold turkey. The first 2 days were rotten. My whole body felt achy. Mostly in my lower back. I couldn't fall asleep. I finally fell asleep on the evening of day 2 and slept a good solid 9 hours. (Something I haven't done in quite a while.) When I woke up on day 3 I felt as if I had energy to burn. (Actually got more accomplished on that day around the house than I have in a long time.) However, after working about 8 hours on rebuilding one of my decks I figured I had worn myself down enough to get a good nights sleep...again. But that wasn't to be the case. Day 3 turned into day 4 with no sleep in between. I was able to sleep a little during the day and last night got about 6 hours sleep. But for the last two days I've had this feeling that my body's just not right. I've not had any nausea or vomiting, just diarrhea and a general feeling of malaise. And really not much energy or any ambition. Not sure if I'm bordering on depression. (Though I did have some ambition to get a little done on the computer when I woke up at 2:00 am this morning, but that only lasted a couple of hours.) Also, I find I have to be really hungry to eat (nothing sounds appetizing), and cigarettes (maybe fortunately) taste like they do when I'm sick with a really bad cold or the flu...ich!

Anyway, I have searched all over the net trying to find a list of withdrawal symptoms from Hydrocodone, and it seems no two sites can agree. And all the information I've found about how long the symptoms last are usually dealing with someone who's been taking a lot more per day than I have, and for a lot longer. So here are my questions:

First, can someone point to a reliable web site where they list the symptoms?
Second, how long I can expect this general lousy feeling last?
And last, how long will it take to get back to a feeling where I want to do more than just lay around all day?

Thank you all in advance for answering my questions.

[mickybob]

I have been on Norcos for 2 years got up to 3  , 3 times a day I have taken it down to 1 1/2  2 times a day as of today should I go down farther ? I have pain but I am afraid it will be like before no sleep and craziness,  what do you think?

[mickybob]

thank you guys for being here

[dirtydirk]

i have no exp with herbal pain pills nor can we say if there good or bad this site is for quitting  not for giving advice on how to be a better addict.....this is a old post you will have better luck starting a new thread ...but be careful on askin questions about using and how to use most of us are clean or trying to get clean some ppl have been clean for decades other have joined today like you i hope u choose 2 get clean again if not for yourself then for your 2 lil kids and your hubby...your brother as nice as he is for helpin you not be sick is enabling your addiction.....stay strong no better time then now 2 get clean right !!!

[kayd123456789]

I have been on lortab 10/325 for 3 years I was up to 10 a day maybe more. I am not really sure how it happened. I don't drink I only smoked pot 3 times when I was in high school and didn't like it, but lortabs I love (and hate). I have a 3 year old son and a 4 year old daughter and I am a stay at home mom. I quit before and told everyone I had a problem most people didn't even know not even my husband that was a year ago and I only lasted two weeks. When I started again I didn't let anyone know except my brother who also has a problem. Three days ago I was done to my last 6 pills so I took 3 pills for two days and I already started to go through wd. This morning my brother came by and gave me herbal pain pills that he bought online. I took 2 right away my wd somewhat stopped I didn't get that high feeling but  all the wd feelings went away and I got my energy back. I want to know if someone else has taken them before and are they ok to take? Thanks

[16118]

I have been on hydro/apap 10/325 4 tabs for almost 3 years. They have made me withdrawn from doing the things I enjoy and taken all of my energy away. I use them with non narcotic patches, gel and ointment prescribed also prescribed for pain relief. Hydrocodone made me crave smoking too. I started becoming concerned about my feeling anxious, depressed, irritability. developing GI reflux, developing DEEP MUSCLE PAIN in my right butt cheek down the back of my leg. There where times when I experienced vision changes, sob, and just an overall feeling of tiredness and fatigue every day. I recently got a refill of #120 tabs and flushed the entire contents. I am on day 4 of CT and never plan to look back again. I think this is mind over matter. I have been very lucky with only experiencing annoying coughing and choking the first 2 nights with insomnia. I have some robitussin dm to help with that and sleepy time tea. For the runny nose I use my Flonase nasal spray and take a Claritin tablet. If I get anxious I will take a Xanax if needed. So far my faith has helped me and reading these posts. I'm feeling more like myself every day. I have not had the desire to smoke at all. The pills made me crave a smoke. It's a sick vicious demon but if you want to live a healthy life you have to let go now. I'm off work for 9 days and this is what I planned to do. I'm at home, resting, and getting caught up on many things. Too many people do not have a choice to be ill. I realized I was heading in the wrong direction and turned myself around. I am grateful for what the Lord has blessed me with in life and I want to continue to receive more. My family and my friends would be very hurt if I went in another direction. I'm doing this for me first and the ones who have helped me become that person I am.

[kjm14]

My daughter is going through withdrawals from hydro-morph and  dilates not sure that is correct spelling. About 2 hydos 12s  a day and 4 dilates 4s a day for the last 6 months,Two years ago she was addicted to Oxycontin 80s for about 2 yrs .
With the help methadone she got away from oxys,  she just finished one week of methadone 30ml to help her withdrawals form the hydro, Not taking anything now. How long before she starts to feel better she is so sick and so sore, restless legs  all day and night.