Hydroco Withdrawal

[steveh444]

I am in day 2 of a cold turkey attempt off of hydroco 6-120mg / day.
I took 30mg Monday and 30mg on Tuesday. Yesterday and today I have taken none at all. I am in pretty rough shape and was hoping someone could tell me if I can do this safely myself??

[bama88]

glad your here. glad you made it thru. now you can slooz around rhe house this weekend

[sandstone27]

Hey Steve - I'm glad Day 3 wasn't too bad for you....for most it is Hell Day. Days 4 and 5 should be better, and by Monday you'll really start noticing a difference in how you feel.  

The physical withdrawal is relatively short - it's the mental - anxiety, restlessness, etc. that will take longer to come back.  Do you have any aftercare plans in place?

Once people start to feel better, the cravings start to kick in, and this is where NA and/or one on one counseling become important.  

You've still got some detoxing ahead of you, so make sure you stay hydrated - anything with electrolytes is best.  I was glad to read that you have a bit of an appetite - Eating well and taking vitamins and supplements will go a long way to help ease your withdrawals.  

I hope you sleep well tonight, and have a relatively painless weekend.  

Post whenever you feel you need to - we're always here to listen.  

Take good care of yourself - you WILL get though this!

Sandy :)

[steveh444]

The scripts were for my diabetes and blood pressure stuff....no worries

[steveh444]

Hey everyone
I just got home from work.....it was miserable this morning but gradually got a little better. I have been following all the great advice I got from you guys and it has helped a great deal. I am definitely in a better state of mind and am feeling this is gonna work. I actually have a little appetite this evening.
I once again want to thank all yous guys for all your support and good advice. I will keep you guys posted. I know the urge to relapse is going to be strong and I will rely on you guys even more!!
God bless you all!!!

[bama88]

hey Steve...where are you? day three??

[NeverDreamed]

If you do get to the Dr. the Clonidine helped immensley,  they also gave me valium, but only 4 of them.  Just enought to take one per night for the 1st 4 nights.  That allowed me to sleep a bit, which also lessened my anxiety.   I found most of my pain and discomfort was in my head, my mind's way of telling me I NEEDED the pills.. I thought about the pain and realized it wasn't unmanageable, and told the addict in me to F off...
I cold turkeyed off a 20+ vicodin per day habit.... I started feeling better at Day 4, although I made myself go out on Day 2.  Keep reading and posting, it helped me so very much.  Good Luck!