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Hydrocodone

Got addicted to hydrocodone due to back problem. Been taking about 6 months. What can I do to relieve withdrawal symptoms?
especially depression and sweats.
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I have been taking Vicoprofen for 6 weeks, 2 pills a day. I was having pain since a hysterectomy and have found excuses to take the pills after pain went away. I have stopped taking Vicoprofen 2 days ago and feel horrible. I called my doctor today because I feel like I have the flu. I'm achy and was contipated but started taking stool softeners and now have diahrrea (spelling). Was I addicted and are these withdrawal symptoms. Will it get better. Thanks for all of those who have written. I believe that God is definitely getting me through this.
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I've had the most horrible experiences with this drug , the reason I got hooked on it was because my doctor perscribed it for a cracked tailbone. Beleave me it hurts all of the time I drive a Taxi for a living and would like to find an alternative
so I can work and not take Hydro again....any ideas p.s. I think this is making my stomach upset. Hat's off to all of you. It's nice to find a forum to discuss this. Henry
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Hi, Have recently tried to stop taking Lortab and experienced severe stomach problems has anybody else had the same reaction?
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Recently tried to quit I was only up to 4 or 5 Lortabs a day.
Have any of you experienced severe stomach problems?/
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Gastrointestinal problems are common when withdrawing from opiates.  If they continue for more than a week or are severe, seek medical attention.
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KIMBERLY,
I CAN RELATE TO YOU SO MUCH,I TOO SEE MULTIPLE DR'S TO GET ENOUGH MEDS TO 'FEEL GOOD'.CANT FUNCTION WITHOUT EM. I DO HAVE CHRONIC, SEVERE PAIN, BUT I TAKE THEM ALL DAY NO MATTER WHAT.THE MAIN PURPOSE IS REALLY TO FEEL GOOD.I DONT EXACTLY MEAN HIGH,BUT W/O THEM I HAVE NO ENERGY AT ALL. AS FOR DEPRESSION, THEY SHOULD PRESCRIBE THEM JUST FOR THAT!I ALSO SUFFER DEPRESSION AND THESE MEDS(OXTCONTIN & LORCET 10) MAKE ME FEEL LIKE I ONLY WISH TO GOD I COULD FEEL NORMALLY. ITS A VICIOUS CYCLE, I KNOW WE ARE NOT BAD PEOPLE- ITS CALLED SURVIVAL.WE DIDNT ASK TO BE PUT IN THIS SITUATION, IT JUST EVOLVED.MY HUSBAND IS IN THE EXACT SAME BOAT AS ME-AND ACTUALLY,IT HAS HELPED. JUST IMAJINE WHAT YOU WOULD THINK OF YOUR SPOUSE IF YOU DIDNT UNDERSTAND THIER SITUATION! WELL- SOME OF YOU PROBABLY HAVE BEEN THERE, IM SO SORRY.WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 19 YEARS, ADDICTED FOR ABOUT 12.I DONT LIKE THAT WORD-ADDICTED-BUT I GUESS ITS TRUE.MANY TIMES FAMILY MEMBERS , ETC JUST DONT BELIEVE THAT PAIN CAN BE SO BAD, IF THEY'VE NEVER BEEN THERE.THEY THINK YOUR JUST LAZY, A WHINER.
WLL ITS TOO BAD THEY DONT TREAT PAIN MEDICINE LIKE BLOOD PRESSURE OR HEART MEDICINE-IF YOU NEED IT,YOU NEED IT.
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