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..........

[davethem]

i took vicodine loratab what ever i could get my hands on for about 2 years then i quit 4/7/2009 and it was about 2-5 days of the pain, i dont want to discourage anybody but the depression lasted in my case for almost a fullt year. i remember being 2 months sober and asking my wife when will i feel normal again, when will i be me again.well after 9-12 months i was me again to the max sadly i went back to my doctor in july lasy year and been hooked on them again every since about 15 months now/ even after being sober that long i still craved for that next buzz from time to time.i went cold turkey with nothing but a loving wife and the drive to be myself again. someone on here made a comment that cought my eye  he said " look in the mirror and tell yourself to man up. well i am now 2 days sober again and going through all the pains a doubts but his post cought my eye bc i catch myself looking in the mirror a lot since i been sober. i guees looking for my inner self or maybe challenging myself to see what my body can do. just remember this when you quit dont be an idiot like i did and think it's been 1.5 years i'll be ok so eat a few. now i am 15 months later spending $1000 a month on pills. hope this helps somebody it's day 2 3:30 am can't sleep . you're not alone out there

[tweeter1]

Need help been on Vic and norco two full. Years be wanting to stop was taking 18 a day at least now I just jumped down to 3 or 4 a day on day two shakes and stuff can't sleep will this get me clean

[mtech]

Wow, You have been through a lot and I truely feel for you.  However, To be bold if I may, I think you (in a backard way) wrote your answer in your post.  You said you dont want to tell your husband.  However, he is your best friend, your partner, your soul mate.  You have to start there.  You don't need to do this alone. You shouldn't do this alone.  You may be very surprised at how much he probably already knows yet he may be scared to bring it up to you.  If you love one another, then you must be strong and bring it to him.  My guess is it will be a tremendous relief for him as well.  You must do this next step together.  May may be surprised at how much he be there for you.  It is my guess that he will be the angel you seek.  If I am wrong, please find someone close to you that you can share your concerns with.  Good luck and stay strong.

[fight4life]

Hello my friend:

I cannot tell you how much your wisdom and candidness just helped me this afternoon.  I am a 44 year old woman who in my prime surfed, played tennis, water polo, swam, worked out every day, you name it, I did it, but surfing was my religion.  In 1983 that all changed.  I was a Junior at Sunny Hills High in Fullerton, Ca. and one night got into an auto accident that changed my life. Though I was not driving, there were four of us in the car coming home from a keg party. Trying to get home in a rain storm, the car hydroplaned and we flipped 5 times. My best friend died in my arms, and my other friend died on the way to the hospital. I was in the hospital for a year. everything was broken or fractured with major head trauma and 37 blood transfusions.

Anyway, they told me I would not be able to walk again....BS! Nobody tells me that! so with two years of rehab and physical therapy I created a new life at 18. I was walking again! I opened my own business, etc. got my degree, and did not take meds at all...just dealt with the pain. Jumping up to now, I am no longer working in the corporate world. I was put on SSDI for the rest of my life....

The pills...I have been taking percocets, vicodin, and xanax now for years (the pain is unbelievable...arthritis degenerating my body, walking, unable to play tennis, surf, you name it.  Please someone help me.....an angel has to be listening...tommorow I am out of everything and am forced to detox. My body and mind are dependent on these drugs...it's a catch 22 if you will.

I'm scared to death.  Will this be safe, like will I have a heart attack going through detox here at home alone? I cannot tell my husband so I know I will have to spend the first 4 to 5 days saying I am having major pain and lay in bed. I'm so very scared you guys.  Can I get through it? What will I go through? I am a chronic pain sufferer and want to kick taking the drugs prescribed for me since they just don't work anymore.

This is the first time I have ever posted a comment on any site and truly appreciate your fine words of encouragement. You are all wonderful and please, from a stranger you can consider a friend, please give me some feedback on how to get through the intense anxiety, pain, restlessness, etc.Anything you have to offer would be great....so very scared.

[GodWrksNmystryusWYS]

What a B!!!! If she can't understand your problem then you got more ssues then just withdraw. A wife is supposed to be there through thick and thin.. richer or poorer.. SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH!!! Good luck but even after you ween off, I suspect a divorce coming soon with her being at fault.

[GodWrksNmystryusWYS]

I used to chain-smoke like 4 cigs on pills.. then I got off and I can barely smoke one it is gross! Why is that I wonder? I quite cigs 5 months ago when I got preg and I am weening off Norco. I have horrible nerve pain so not only do I have withdrawls, I get sharp pain in my neck arms wrists fingers and diabetic neuropathy in my legs. I hate to be a debbie downer on everyone but I don't get high on it lol It really just relieves pain.. I never fall asleep in fact it keeps me up I have to take it before 6 p.m. odd I know but you all are doing great! Better then me I hate pain and I will take whatever helps because nerve pain is so debilitating. I do however believe ALL OF YOU when you say that tolerance grows because what one pill once did now 2 does. So I am getting off them but it ***** that I know when my tolerance goes lower I will continue =(