OxyCotin and lorazepam misuse

[anthony]

dr.,
I have a friend that has been taking lorazepam 1mg tablets and oxycontin tablets for over two years now and I'm wondering how to get help for him.
My friend takes 3 lorazepam tabs and two oxycontin tabs a day what are the possible side effects of abruptly stopping these drugs?
What are the long term effects that these drugs have on his body,I know that the body is dependant on these drugs,how has his body changed from having a constant supply of narcotics in his system?

[Bob K]

Lizzy The Doctor I went to see is Dr Lance Gooberman. His Phone number is 856-6634447. IF you call them they will assist you in getting off pain meds. Saturday will be 13 weeks clean for me. If you have any other questions I will be glad to answer them. You can also visit the Doctors website. I think you can get there but typing his name under keywords. Good luck Bob K

[Amy]

to Loreen or Mike or Joan.
Hi, my name is Amy and i'm from NJ. I started taking 2-3 percocet a day about 5 years ago, and i'm ashamed to say that i now take 2 80mg Oxycontin and about "oh God, I don't even know how many lortab 10/500mg" probably about 10-12 a day, on top of the oxy's.  How in God's name am I ever going to get off this stuff?  Will someone please read this and please please get back to me? I'm 37 years old and everything in the world to live for. I lost my husband of 15 years in 1997. We had 1 child together a boy who's 7.  I've met a wonderful man since my husbands death and I now have a gorgeous home and everything I ever dreamed of.  I started taking the narc's due to severe migranes and a very bad back.  I never thought my problem would esculate to this amount.  My Dr. give's me oxy 80mg 2 every 12 hours. That's right, 2 80mg oxy's every 12 hours that's what it says right on the bottle. ANd he give's me Lortab 10/500 1-2 tab's every 4-6hrs as needed for pain.  Now come on can anyone tell me why the hell i need to take this much narc's? It's crazy because i feel so normal!  I get up in the morning and take 1 80mg oxy and 3-4 lortabs with my vitamans every morning just like clockwork.  I function like normal and no one knows about this except my boyfriend, who has tried helping me by giving me alotted amounts for each day and hiding the bottle, but i would actually go through the house all day trying to find them and sneak more out. Needless to say, he figured out what i was doing and that did'nt work, Before i go anyfurther, i'm not sure I should, but I really need someone to confide in.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME?  I REALLY NEED TO TALK!!! THANKS I'LL GIVE MY E-MAIL ADDRESS WHEN I FEEL I SHOULD, I'M NOT SURE HOW THIS WORKS AS FAR AS TALKING TO SOMEONE ONE ON ONE OR DO I HAVE TO KEEP POSTING MY PROBLEM ON THIS SITE, PLEASE SOMEONE HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!! THANKS AGAIN! AMY

[Lizzy]

Bob K!  I need to talk to you!  I have been through the whole Chonic Pain thing for some time now.  I still have the pain but want to get off all meds.  I was given Vicodin by my neurologist and then Oxycontin by a Pain Dr.  In the past week or so, my doctor has refused to treat me anymore but also refuses me help to get off the damn things.  I spent the whole day yesterday shaking and sweating and wishing I was dead.  I finally gave up and got more.  Wow, does it feel good to get this out...
I have a small baby and two other kids that need me.  I don't like myself much anymore.  Can you tell me about the addiction Specialist you went to see since we are both in New Jersey?
Thanks.

[Shiny]

80m of oxycontin is a very large dose and taking 2 of them I can't imagine.  I only get 100 Lortab 10m every six weeks and the oxy 20m, every six weeks.  I am dying to up my dose but I am afraid he will cut me off.  I have found that if you let the doctor get you the bigger dose and play dumb you will certainly get more out of him.

[Gary]

could someone please post a note to help me...i hurt my back in january riding my 4 wheeler in the snow..i started taking percocets for pain.then,i was introduced to oxy's..i take about 3 80mg. per day.but the thing is i never saw a doctor for a prescription,i was street buying.well now my back is feeling better but i'm now addicted to oxy's.i come from a small town in which everybody know's everybody's business.the doctor does not give prescriptions to help addict's kick..i'm so ashamed of myself cause i never did drugs in my entire life till i hurt my back..i tried to go cold turkey,and that was the worst experience of my life..i was sweating all day,i was restless and forget about sleeping..so i had to go back,just so i did not get sick..i can't afford to take off of work.if i take off i will get fired.nobody know's of my addiction accept my girlfriend cause she takes them with me.she is not as bad off as i am,i mean her withdrawl won't be as severe as mine.i just want to get clean,can someone please help me..i have a 10yr old son that lives with me ,and we just had a baby 5 weeks ago..i'm not a bad person and i'm afraid that i will start taking stronger drugs cause they are cheaper.i'm terrified to go thru a withdraw.i tried it once and i only lasted 5 hrs.i just started to sniff a little heroin,so i don't get sick cause i can't afford the oxy's anymore.i know it's not smart to post your e-mail address,but i feel i'm hitting rock bottom.can someone please help me..***@****'s for listening..gary

[Bob K]

Lynn Im sorry I havent been able to answer I had a bad flu virus that lasted a couple of days. I dont knw the difference between hospital detox and doing it at home because I only did it at home. It wasnt easy but it wasnt impossible either. I was tired of giving my money away. I started to have bad feelings from the oxy ie numbness when I woke up, blood from my nose. I do have some bourbon at night after work. I try to put my energy into music etc. I dont know why I made it so long this time (almost 12 weeks) Good luck with this terrible disease. P.s I did try withdrawl with clonidine and valium. That was not for me buprenorphine seems to be the best choice as far as Im concerened. I wish you the best Lynn. Bob K