Perc detox & withdraws

[BigKC]

Hi everyone, just wondering what I can expect & how long going cold turkey from 20 mgs. of Percocet per day? Been doing this for darn near a year now & am at the end of my rope - broke, no job, no medical insurance &feeling hopeless! Just wanted some feed back, tips on anything to make the withdrawals easier, how long will this last?
I've read some older threads here & it seems there are some caring , educated people posting. ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
BigKC

[BelleFemme]

Hello...I know the thought of withdrawals are scary...Epsom salt baths help with the body aches, so does Aleve. Vitamins....lots of water....everyone one is different, so some have longer withdrawal symptoms linger. I am on day 24 and still having MAJOR issues with sleep, leading to more fatigue....we are here to support you and be there with you through this....you can do it!

[dollface06]

Forget to mention....my withdrawals haven't been too bad...I was taking about 50mg a day for about a year then over the last month eventually tapered to 10mg 1x a day....my most annoying symptoms are anxiety, slight fatigue, and had a little trouble falling asleep....I've detoxed from Oxys in the past so it really is not anywhere near as bad as that was!!! I've also got some sweating going on and lack of appetite....it isn't the most pleasant thing going but it's bearable right now....trying to just put it out if my mind that I'm detoxing and just trying to keep my mind busy....I'm taking alot of hot showers which seem to help....thinking bout making some hot decaf tea later, maybe some soup....anyways good luck....we can beat these stupid percocets!!!!

[dollface06]

Hey kc! I'm also detoxing from percs....I am at the end of day 2....hoping to feel better soon....just wanted to say good luck to u!

[ariley13]

Welcome! I like my fellow trucker mamma also did withdrawls in a semi truck! It was rough not being able to take hot baths all the time, and get up to move around much. This site helped me tremendously! Stock up on bottled water, juice, and Gatorade. Staying hydrated helps a lot. Also cut out any caffeine.. this just increases your anxiety. Please keep posting and letting us know how you are doing. You can do this! Good luck!!

[TruckersWife18]

Hello an welcome to the site
You come to the right place for a lot of great information, experience an support
We are have been or are going thru withdrawal
It isn't fun but very do able

If you say you only taking 20mg daily an multipul times a day, then it shouldn't be too hard at all
I was taking 60mg Oxycontin and 6-8 10/325 Hydro ( Norco) daily for over three years and hydros on an off for over 9-10 years
I CT the Oxycontin and it wasn't the most fun I have had in my life but doabble an by the 4 th day I was starting to feelmbetter
Then I did a taper off the hydros
I'm not an addict my body was just dependabt an WD is the same for allot us
If u would like to read my story it's in my journal
And...
I did this is a Big Rig 18 wheeler on the road
So I know if I can do that you CAN DO IT Too!!!
You just have to want to
IMO taper is much easier an makes WD much less
Some can do it and others can. Even if you have to have someone hold you pills and dose hhem out to you

Check out the Thomas Recipe on here I has a lot of great ideas an tips

If your wantig to do his we are here for you

I'm here for support
I'm on an off here all the time with being on the road all the time
Please feel free to PM me if you need someone to talk toremember all you have to do is want this!!!
You Can Do This

Take care
Pease
Lesa

[ActingBrandNew]

20 mg of Percocet a day I'm assuming is the prescribed dose? Or were you taking multiple 20mg Percs throughout the day? I guess it doesn't so much matter because even if you were just taking the prescribed dose and its been for a year, you will be experiencing withdrawal symptoms which should subside some after the first 3 days do to the elimination  half life of Percocet which is 3 - 4.5 hours. Now a lot of factors can increase this value (eg. if you suffer from renal failure, liver issues etc.) But assuming the worst, and because you say you have taken 20mg of Percocet. This means:
4.5 hours later - 10mg remaining
9 hrs later - 5mg remaining
13.5 hrs later - 2.5mg
18 hrs - 1.25mg
22.5 hrs - 0.625mg
27 hrs - 0.3125mg left
31.5 hours - 0.16mg left

Dont get me wrong, even when you have all of the Percocet out of your system there will still be some physical repercussions but the majority of the hardcore withdrawals will be over and then you will have to deal with only the mental aspects of the withdrawal.

Not sure if you were abusing them or just taking them legit for medical reasons but if you were abusing them, try and find some sort of aftercare to help you stay clean once you finish the withdrawals.

I wish you the best of luck.

[mommymarieme]

I had to go cold turkey too I am 14 days clean. Takes lots of hot baths, get some Imodium, Advil, a good daily vitamin, magnesium, bananas and drink lots of fluids. You can do this! Withdrawal is different for everyone but the worst will be the first few days. When do you plan to start?