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I need some advice on how to get off the Oxycontin without Methadone

I have been doing oc's on and off since 1999.  The first time I tried them I hated it because me and a friend did 120mg that night snorting and taking them by mouth we were so sick that I decided never to try them again.  My x-boyfriend starting getting hooked and we got back together for a short time but I did not realize I was hooked on them as well.  He is now on Methadone but I don't want to do that because I think I can beat this myself.  I have been doing at least 20-80mg at a time.  20's no longer work nor do the 40's so I know it is time to stop plus all my money goes to pills and I hate it.  This is my second day without an oxy and I am feelin pretty shitty as some may know.  I have been taking lorcet 10's to try to help with my withdrawals but I can't even feel those anymore.  I took 5 of them yesterday and still felt really awful. Today I have taken a half of one and did a little bit of an oxcodone IR 5mg.  I am trying but I don't  know if I can do this or not.  I am so sick, I can't sleep, I wake up in cold sweats if I do sleep, I have severe stomach cramps and nausea.  I don't really know what to do except go find another oc but I know that is not the answer.
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I just stop taking the stuff.   It's all in your mindset and your true desire to stop.  
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stuck, first you need to start another thread, one to call your own
this thread is 6 yrs old
i am curious to know what happened to the original poster

during detox when i was unable to sleep and melatonin and trazadone did not work
i started doing crafts, playing video games, rented lots of movies
the worse thing to do when you cant sleep is lay in the bed wishing for sleep
are you willing to goto na meetings? thats a mostor habit, not going to be cured after detox???
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I take 7 to 8 Oxy's each night. I am about to run out soom, and am petrofied of whats to come on the withdrwas. Can anyone tell me what I can do, or if their is anything I can take to help with saveer withdrawls...... My time is at night and I have bad panic attacks, and cold sweats, as well as headaches. Feels like im gonna burst. I can handle everything but the panic attacks, Is there anything that can have me sleep through my withdrals? And should I go to my doctor for this issue?
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i quit going to the methadone clinic...i only did it for 6 days and then i quit...however, i must tell you that i REALLY underestimated the complications of coming off of narcotic medication.  since i was a chronic pain patient before the addiction problem...i am stuck without an option.  the only withdrawal symptom i am having is an unforgivable amount of pain.  i am doing every trick in the book that i know of.  warm soaks...stretching...heat pads...ice...nothing works.  i have done some looking into it and realize that i may no longer be able to produce my own natural pain killers, and everything seems way worse than i ever remember.  do you think that if i went to a different doctor and started out fresh and let that person know up front of my problems and also let them know that i am in counseling that maybe they would help me on some sort of structured basis?  i am miserable and i WILL NOT live this way.  i just need an option here.  any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Hi there.  I  used to pst here quite often but lately I've been just reading a lot and not responding.  I've been clean from Percocet for almost 4 months now.  I was so much in your postion.  I have good news and bad news for you.   I did the forging prescriptions as well and one thing about that is when you do that kind of thing, not only is it a federal offence  it puts a "red" flag up in all pharmacies.  When you try to get a prescription filled they see that.  That DOES NOT MEAN they will not feel a legimate script for you, they will call the doctor and make sure it's not false.   It just makes things more inconvient for you (but you put yourself there) .... the good news is, you can get help for your pain.   Just because you committed this crime doesnt mean you can't get help.   You need to be honest and let the doctor know you are really in pain and you need help.   You have a right to pain free conditions (to an extent).   Don't just sit there in pain because of this, go talk to a doctor, be upfront with him about what you did and if he's any kind aof doctor he will research your problem and give you the proper care.  Good luck to you.    You have my prayers.  

~Kell
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Hey...I don't know if it's too late or not, since I haven't seen any recent posts from you///but there are some numbers you can call in MASS to get free help (if you have no medical insurance).  a few places are non-methodone using clinics as well.  unfortunatly i can't find what i needed.  there is a place in greenfield MASS  (western ma)  as well as in springfield that does free detox for people with no insurance..and they do not use methodone (which i have heard is not so good)  and the wait doesn't seem too long.  i hope this info helps...
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Hi,
I have been on approx. 140 MG of Oxycontin for a few years.  I am now 20 days without in a treatment center.  Just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to feel normal again?  I feel a lot better, but I just don't feel right?  Wondering if I ever will.
Thanks so much for any input you can offer.
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Hi my names Crystal and i live in Washington State.
I'm real sorry to hear about your Oxy problem. Although i do not take oxy's(never would) I feel for you, wish i could take away your pain, but i also wish you could take away mine.
I've been addicted to Hydro's for over 3 yrs and for me detoxing is unbarable. I've recently learned about buprenex and i would like for you to punch in that word under the SEARCH column on AOL and check into it. It's a new narcotic that's comming out in Janurary on 03' and it's suppose to help with Herion patience as well as opiate dependant people. It's not all for methadone patience, but for some. I guess it depends on how high your dosage is to determine if Bup. is right for you.
Please don't just go cold turkey cause seziures are inevidable and to recieve medical attention while doing so is highly recommended.  Alot of folks don't understand the trials and tribulations that go behind detoxing and that is why i offer advice in getting help. I need to practice what i preech, but i do know that with any addiction, there is emotional baggage that tags along that WE must handle as well, or there's no need to even try.
I wish you well.
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i wished that i had found this site before friday.
i was prescribed oxycontin in march and have since become addicted.  i was taking about 10-15 40's a day.  i was forging prescriptions to get them.  now i am in a lot of trouble and i just entered a methadone maintenance program to avoid withdrawals.  i don't want to "maintain" though.  i want to detox without the hell.  is this a bad idea?  ultimately i wanted to work on a slow detox until i could afford rapid detox.  however, my biggest fear is my chronic pain.  i was prescribed the oxycontin for a reason...now i am afraid that i will never be able to deal with my pain again.  there's not a doctor in the world that will deal with me now that i have forged prescriptions.  and the methadone works really well for my pain.  should i just stay on the methadone and work out the reasons behind my becoming an addict?  i dont' know what to do.  however, i do know that my life was perfect when i was on onxycontin before i was abusing it.  and now it's pretty good pain-wise with the methadone.  i am just stuck and looking for advise.  i would appreciate any comments anyone could give.  thanks!!
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So you say you dont want to be "trashed on methadone, let me tell you sister, being on Klonopin is being TOAST.......Methadone is taken as directed gives you no high at all, and whoever told you that is a liar......Methadone has saved many people for over 30 frigging years....Get off your high horse.....BTW, you will be kicking those oxys for a LOOOOOOOOOOOg time............
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I started taking Lorcet Plus...about 2 years ago. I take 3 per day for continual back pain. One every 8 hours. Lately I have started feeling sick at my stomach....I feel afraid that my body is beginning to reject the Lorcet or maybe I need more. What should I do??? I afraid of withdrawal. Can it kill you?? I'm afraid if I talk to my Dr she will not refill my med! I guess I'm in a mess....physically AND mentally!! Any input from anyone would be great help! Thanks...B
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It is no one's place to knock any one about not welocoming all of the newbies.  If one takes it on, good for you.  That is an excellent thing that you are doing.  But, no one should feel obligated in any way to do so.  And, it takes a hell of a lot of nerve to knock anyone for not doing it.  What the hell is that?
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BTW - You were right, I do get confused easily.
That is the N. cal chapter.

I guess the easiest would be narconon.org ?
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Not everybody lives in S. Cal. That is why I posted the international #.

Thanks. It is a great site with alot of info.
Chezz
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Chezz, thanks for your comment. I called the number and talked to Julie. She was very helpful and I talked about their business. http://www.usnodrugs.com is their website and they get five gold stars on my book. Perhaps you where confused about something Chezz.

Mr.Clean.
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Narconon International - Narconon Centers in the United States
... com Website: www.narconon-stonehawk.com, Narconon Southern California 1810 Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone: (949) 675-8988 Phone: 1-800-876-6378 Fax ...
www.narconon.org/narconon_US.htm - 24k - Cached - Similar pages

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I had a friend that was a junkie. He cleaned medical offices and always broke into the supply room and steal a few bottles of Oxy. He was doing so much Oxy, and then eventually heroin that he had to go to a Methadone clinic. That clinic didn't help him. He lost his job and would by Oxy off the street. He eventually became infected with Hepatitis and I didn't see him for a long time. I was expecting to hear from his family and I would be attending his funeral.

He got help. Without Methadone.

He gave me this number and told me that if I ever meet anyone who needs help give them this number :

1-800-876-6378

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Welcome to the world of being clean.Yes it sux but so does addiction.It gets better and remember it's the mindgames
that will lead you back.Deal with those and you will win.
                            bmac
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Hi,

I just found this site.  I found it interesting reading everones story.  I am in the first day of Hydrocodone withdrawl.  I have been in W/D many times from Hydrocodone as well as Oxycontine.  My wife dosn't know that I was taking drugs again and she would freak if she new so It is my little secret.  So...I am really on my own and I am tired of the rollercoaster ride.  I almost went into a few clinics to work my normal routine for getting meds but I did'nt do it.  So I am sitting here at work hating it.  I have diarea, chills and runny eyes and nose.  The W/D symtems are not as bad as they have been in the past but it still sucks.  Does any one ever stay off for good?  Life seems so dull sober.

See ya,

Kev
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Hi,

I just found this site.  I found it interesting reading everones story.  I am in the first day of Hydrocodone withdrawl.  I have been in W/D many times from Hydrocodone as well as Oxycontine.  My wife dosn't know that I was taking drugs again and she would freak if she new so It is my little secret.  So...I am really on my own and I am tired of the rollercoaster ride.  I almost went into a few clinics to work my normal routine for getting meds but I did'nt do it.  So I am sitting here at work hating it.  I have diarea, chills and runny eyes and nose.  The W/D symtems are not as bad as they have been in the past but it still sucks.  Does any one ever stay off for good?  Life seems so dull sober.

See ya,

Kev
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Hope your night was manageable. Your posts yesterday helped me sooo much. You are right about writing what you feel to everybody, each person can learn from eachothers experiences with WD. If there was a magic wand to help us it wouldn't work anyway. We all have emotional insecurity and damage that has caused a lot of our addiction. I totally relate to your threads. Keep up the fight, and keep on posting. I hope you have a fantastic 3rd day straight. Remember I am 1/2 day behind you in getting clean.
Goldenbear

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virgina gurl:
i used to welcome all the newcomerws...and then new members came
on in nubers that overwhelmed me...plus i hasve some personel prob-
lems of my own...

but hey welcome to the forum! always room for just one more junky
inside , so comeon in!!

i've been active with this board for over 1 1/2 years. in the time
i some how hbecame one of the few that would great EVERY newcomer. then sickness and some very bad personel problems set in and i just couldn't do it. do you think any of the other posters stepped in? with very few exception...hell no. i don't know why either. maybe some of the other posters are just too important! the few that have are groovy, gwh, hippy ,jesesarpy, and alexandra. i don't pretend to know what the **** is wrong with the rest of them. i've always felt the new poster is the most important person. i'm sorry i've fallen down on that i think  
it's important. the rest you guys could be a real big help if you could fill in for the rest of us..you no sort of pick up th slack once in a while.

keek posting and keep an angel on your shoulder
kip
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I have tried to post to everyone, it isn't easy. Now that I am "busy" getting clean. I am not going to be able to do it.

This place is what you make of it. Join in, jump in, say something, anything.

Has somebody ever written something that touched you?

Then tell them. They don't know if you don't say it.

You can also write something that touches somebody else and not even know it. You could be that person that gave somebody the inspiration or the strength to make it another day.

Just my thoughts,
Chezzz
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About the dwelling on it thing.It's called obsessing over it.
I am the most guilty one about this.It was the reason my withdrawals lasted so long because I laid here (dwelling)on it.
It became such an obsession it was making me mentally ill.
Once I got to my doctors office and talked about all this
he told me that I just swapped one obsession for another.
Get up,go for a walk,do things besides sitting there and saying God I want to die.That's what I did.I made things alot worse.
Chezz,thanks for reminding me not to dwell on my addction and
to get up and get off the sofa.I needed that,thanks!
                              bmac
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