Hydrocodone Withdrawal

[dabby]

I have been taking hydrocodone for about 2 1/2 years at an increasing rate, ending up with the 7.5 strength and about 18-20 per day.  I do have severe arthitis pain and am a 51 year old woman.  I have to cut down and recently cut down to 10 a day and have experienced physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms.  I have some clonidine and don't know how much to take for withdrawal.  What is the recommended dosage.  My goal is to eventually cut down to 4 a day, but have been very uncomfortable at 10.  I also take effexor and trazadone for depression, but I am so depressed right now.  Hydrocodone, believe it or not has helped my depression and has given me something to look forward to. This site has helped, knowing other people go through the same thing.  Hydrocodone has become my reason to live. I know this has to change.

[Jojo323]

I'm on day 4. I decided to stop when I got the flu. Figured I would be off work for a week. I was taking 3 10 mg of hydro for 2 years now. Gave me energy to play softball and work. I loved being on them but had to realize I am not healthy at all. I run 2 miles 5 days a week but felt like I was cheating by taking the pills.

[ItstheSky]

The last part of your response made me kind of teary eyed because I want so bad for that day to come already! As all of use who are battling the taper/withdrawal from opiates. I just had to say that because it really reaffirmed hope after I literally JUST NOW had a miniature relapse in my vicodin taper. It reminded me there's a light at the other end and something to look forward to and I can't wait!

Thanks for that.

[cam69aroman]

I have come here to see if it is allright to quit taking the pills or if I should wean myself off of them.I am not putting anyone down for having problems with them and I have empathy for them! I am just saying people who live in glass houses should not throw stones! I think alchohol is a very bigger problem in this world and these pills can be beneficial if used properly.

[Pat1956100]

Hi cam
We are here because we can't control how much we take.  Why are you here?  If you need some help you have come to the right place.

[cam69aroman]

I know everyone is concerned with the pain pill problems but they have helped me through all the pain I have in my back and my bad feet. If everyone would just control how much they take and use their brain they would be fine. My girlfriends sisters and their husbands put me down for taking pills for my very bad back while they pile down their hard liquor everynite! Liquor kills more people than anything in this world but because the liquor industry controls our politicians nothing is said! It is the elephant in the room!!!!!

[bfenstrong]

I am also inerested in the methadone program.Iam taking 20 10mg norcos a day .Ihave to get off them