How long does it take to detox of Vicodin?

[fatema97502]

Hello,
After knee surgery 31/2 years ago I was put on Vicodin. Little did I know I would get hooked. I never really thought about it, since my doctor was giving it to me and I took it how he told me to. Well today is day 2 and night 3 of not having any vicodin. I have terriable legg cramps, sweets and I can not sleep. How long does this last? It is driving me crazy. I do not have any cravings for the vicodin. Just the withdraws are killing me. I have been drinking water and taking baths. But it doesn't help any.
I'm thinking about going to the emergency room and see if they can help me with my withdraws. I have heard about a pill that helps, but then I'm scared of taking another pill as well.
Please let me know how long this is going to last..........

[mommyforlife]

K well I'm takin vicodin and its makein me mad and angry I had a tummer removerd from my Brian. But the vicodin is not helping just makein me mad and angry always arguing with ny sister?  plz give me a answer

[dmb3436]

Thanks for the info. I got confused when I joined on here. Couldn't find the first comment that I posted. Thanks again. One day at a time. stephen

[gnarly_1]

hi welcome to the forum glad you found your way here we do home detoxes everyday so your not alone the first thing I would dop is go to the top of this page there is an orange button marked post a question start yourself a new thread your on a really old one and it will get passed over by our members
second look to the lowe right and look up the thomas recipe it will give you a few things that will make this a bit ezer for you other then that welcome aboard we will do everything we can to support your detox and recovery good luck and God bless.....Gnarly

[dmb3436]

Well, here we go. The norcos are gone. I just took my last 4 about 12 hours ago. So let the 5 days of sheer hell begin. I've been taking 10 to 15 for about 10 years now. I have quit before, only to relapse. Life is so difficult. I want so bad to stick with it this time. I am so sick of this crap, and I want my life back.  Just about all of my friends take the pills as well, so I guess I'm going to have to find new friends.  One thing that does help you get through is Benadrill. It helps with that constant runny nose, and helps you sleep a little bit. It's the sweats , muscle twitching, and cramping that is the worst. I'm 35 years old, and it's time to start my life.  Glad I found this site. I will keep you all updated.  Wish me well, and much strength to you all.

[ddcpot]

Be thankful this is the only thing you've had addiction to! I am a nurse began working night shift & having terrible migraines. My Dr gave me vicodin & Valium & I progressively began taking more just to get thru the night shift n feel "normal". Now I have a full blown addiction & take up to 10 a day. My Dr solution was 2 increase the quantity & dosage n send me on my way. I've since left my job n lost my insurance & everyday feels helpless! I try 2 detox cold turkey but each time I attempt I get more & more discouraged! This is something I've managed to keep hidden from my family & a lot of my friends so I feel like I suffer in silence! I can't seem 2 make it past 2-3 days detoxing, I just cannot take the unbearable withdraw symptoms & don't kno what 2 do anymore! I just kno I need help! I try 2 tell myself a lot if its in my head. Nights are definitely the worst w the restless legs & insomnia & chills! I feel like I'd give my soul 2 feel better!

[sanbartlett]

I'm a 41 year old man who has used these pills on and off for 3 or 4 years and I stopped for 1 year straight ut have been going again for 6month or more . I lost the woman I truly loved from hiding this w/ I said stopped I took them w/vodka and I would take them all different times of the days. I've been so sad and dpressed from being kicked out living in a hotel and now finally making it to a town home. I want to stop as I can't handle the sadness in the morning today is my first morning in a long time with out taking anything and I'm scared but I'm tired of depending on this as it just a never ending cycle I've sadly thought about suicide and that's crazy I know but sad and alone feel and I also 2 boys that I love to death. I want to beat this asap I'm scared but cold turkey Seems like the way to do it. I would take @ 4 7.5 vic and a few 3 lortabs threw out the day. I feel such depression
I don't want to feel this and I don't want any more pils or vodka what should I do ?
Am I better off weaning off.
I can't believe the thoughts that have been comming from my brain when this sadness hits.please advise