Loritab Withdrawals

[kitty3]

I am on day 2 of withdrawals from Loritab 7.5. Have been taking it on & off for about year. In between I took Tylox & Stadol. I am Bipolar II and take Neurotin 1800mg, Effexor 150mg, Ambien 10mg & Allegra 180mg. I can't take anyy stimulants, even Centrum Performance viatmins. I also have terrible migranes. I normally take Imitrex or Maxalt. I had a DHE injection yesterday for the headache. My skin started crawling immediately and had to take a Xanax to calm down.  Still a little agitated today.  What kind of withdrawal symtoms, other than headaches, can I expect?

[Shed Man]

Hi. I just found this site in the midst of my first day without.  I was on Vicoprofen 7.5, and Lortab 7.5s for about 21 months for head and neck pain. My Doctor sent me to a pain clinic, and the woman there, while I was in about 7 out of ten pain, said I had no pain. Basically she thought I was full of it. Now I don't know where my pain ends, and withdrawal begins. I read all the stuff posted on this site and just took a hot bath. I'm also still taking, Elavil, Klonopin, and Nuerontin. I had about ten pills left when I got notice that the were cutting me off. So I did try to taper. I averaged between 3 and 6 pills a day. I just didn't want to be in pain anymore. Now I know I couldn't take them forever, but I had no idea it was going to be this tuff. I do take the minerals and B vitamins. I also have Episodic Cluster Headaches. Right now my insides are crawling, and I can't sleep. Is there anyone out there now that can give me more tips?

[lisabet]

Chitown, Anthony - I'm so absolutely proud of you!!! You are stronger than you think, especially since you're doing this in spite of your incredible cravings. I'm doing OK - but still not completely drug free.  

...but - everybody - I found the most incredible book "The Diet Cure" by Julia Ross. It's an 8-step program to rebalance your body chemistry due to drug or alcohol abuse, overeating, mood swings, etc. It has a quick-symptom questionnaire to determine if you're suffering because of depleted brain chemistry, blood sugar, thyroid, food allergies, hormones, etc. and directs you to a diet and amino-acid/vitamin regimin.  As most addicts probably have, the questionairre determined I had depleted brain chemistry. The last few days I've been taking L-tyrosine (as in Thomas' recipe) and l-glutamine (for cravings), lots of fish and some chicken, vegetables but not a lot of carbs (no sugar or white flour products).  It's too soon really to tell, but seems like I feel more calm and balanced. It's an easy to read book (for those of short attention span, like me)...smile, but it's loaded with lots of common sense information.  I've read tons of books on diet and addiction, and this is the only one that has really made any sense to me.  I urge everyone to go out and buy it, it's in soft-cover for $12.95.  I'm seldom very passionate about anything...but trust me on this one.  Ok - off my soapbox...smile.  Everybody have a great day and upcoming weekend.  Love ya all, Lisabet

[suzieneedshelp]

Wow... i am soo proud of both of u guys!  Interesting that u r at similar points!  Maybe ya'll ned to exchange numbers so u can help each other cuzz out those dayum cravings!
Ya'll i am at day 113 and i still have em bad.   But i was addicted for over 10 year straight!  I am going to th eDr. tomorrow so for all my preachin i need to be strong now and not get sumfin that will set ME back.
PEACE ADN PRAISE TO YOU !  See all the confetti and balloons out yur windows?!  Thats for u!  You have earned it...
SUZIE

[Bungee7]

It's been 7 days. One whole week!!! I can't believe it. I am still having awful cravings...I hope they pass soon. I'm going to my second NA meeting tonight. Thank you all for your kind words and support over the last few weeks...I appreciate it.

-Anthony

[unpilled1]

Hi, Anthony. Thanks for the response. I'm SO glad you don't have any left! I'll email you in the AM. Getting late here in Atlanta & my other half is telling me to come to bed (still not sleeping too well @ 17 days off Lortab). Looking forward to emailing & talking to you more. YOU'VE DONE GREAT! Keep it up!
Later
-M

[Bungee7]

No, I don't have anymore pills. I just happened to find one in my desk today! My email won't work for some reason so you can email me at ***@**** and hopefully i'll be able to respond back on my computer at work tommorrow! Thanks,

-Anthony