Quitting hydrocodone 7.5

[forecastfool]

What is the best way to quickly taper then quit Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5/325mg. My wife was on 2 tid..have her down to 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening. Only 20 left. How can we do this safely?

[theirmommie72]

for me the physical part was the least of my worries.  it was the constant cravings that tore me apart.   she has to be completely ready to quit or the cravings will get outta control.  i tell myself now that i miss them, but don't need them.  kinda like an old useless boyfriend.  ima miss him but it's better off he is gone.  

[GA_need_help]

I think she needs to be in control of how she does it.  And what she can handle.  It really gives a great idea of the strength of what she's on to read the posts.  I imagine she is VERY scared right now.  Please talk to her about what she is able to manage at this time in her life.  People have told me that I need a (slow) taper so I won't feel it much.  That means I should stay at the same level for a while.  So, please work with her.  If  you comfort and listen to her at this point in her life, she will appreciate what you did for her forever (if she is like me).  Big Hug, Marie

[stacey1979]

If she's serious about quitting why doesnt she just try it cold turkey?

Its so much easier that way in the long run! Its heck at the beging for a few days but nothing worse than the flu really!

The first time for me i took 15-20 lortab 10's a day. Never missed a day at all with that many! I quit cold turkey then and im 5'3 and 120 pounds so yea it will hurt for a little while but she can do it!!

Good Luck to you both! Its a good thing your sticking by her....I dont know what I would do without my hubby, and he had no idea either time until he busted me!!

[gooseman203]

Tapering down is the best and atleast the cheapest way

[Kendraerika]

Tapering does drag out the wd. It is not easy, and trying ti make it easy will drive a person nuts. Acceptance of the wd is when you can finally take the first step into siberiety.

[GA_need_help]

Hi! I am not sure about this, but I know you will get people that know.  If she is addicted, you DONT want to make the taper too quick!  If she can get more medication, please encourage her to.  And, please taper slowly as I am.  I am going through a taper RIGHT NOW!  I am tapering from OpanaER (which is a strong pain medicine).  I am on it for pain, but it doesn't matter if she isn't.  I just know that I don't know what I would do if my husband (who hasn't struggled with addiction --- he is the president of a Fortune 500 company) wasn't holding my hand through this process, and letting me take this taper at a speed I can handle.  See, I am going through a great deal of discomfort as I decrease the amount, so it may take me weeks or even longer, to hit the next decrease.  I encourage you to walk beside your wife through this process by making it doable to her.  She will never be able to thank you enough.
  As for the details, I know someone will make suggestions.  This is an awesome forum.  Actually maybe a friend of mine knows.  I will ask her to check out your question.  I know how important this is to you!  Also post on www.drugs.com.  But please remember that it is better to get more medication.  She trusts you to hold her as she goes through this.  I wish you and her my absolute best.  Marie