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[Mena1964]

Ok, I've researched and researched. Have read all your comments.  Would someone let me know if I can use Ativan and Clonidine for opiate withdrawal? Anybody done it this way?  Have never had a problem with benzo's.  ONly stinkin opiates for 2 years. Please post.  thanks.

[road2recovery]

Yes u can use them....They will help so much, and as long as u don't abuse them u will be fine.......I took clonodine, and klonopin....Also immodium...
How many are you going c/t from?
good luck
r2r

[Mena1964]

'Cuse my ignorance but what is c/t?  Am just concerned about blood pressure maybe going too low and will it sedate me too much?  Could you still function.  Thank you for your reply.

[Mena1964]

Just scared to death of post-withdrawal depression....got it bad when I did this in Dec....(freaky story)

[catmagnet]

c/t is cold turkey

[Mena1964]

correction:  did not have the clonidine or ativan in Dec.

[road2recovery]

c/t is going cold turkey....Are u planning on tapering??
I run very low blood pressure all the time...SO what i did was get a blood pressure machine and took it though out the day...I am thinking your clonodine is .05 mg??
and how many times a day do u plan on taking it??
I would think if you are asking about your b/p, u don't have high b/p right?

Yes it could sedate u too much, and even pass out...So be carefull with it..Did u get it from your doctor?

[Mena1964]

5mg every two hours

[Mena1964]

Have been thinking about tapering...but have not figured out a schedule....clonidine from doctor 1mg. Dr. admitted he is not an addiction specialist.  That is why I haven't started yet.....how much and when?  He prescribed it for hot flashes, cause I confessed to him confidentially....very confused. No one knows about my problem.....so worried about trying to do this without family (husband) finding out...yuck.  I want to start this...as I said sure wish someone would just "tell me".  Usually have low b/p.  Yesterday was 113/70.  

[Mena1964]

This is a kicker.....went to meth place in Dec. told them how much I took.  Took my first dose of meth...was sick as a dog, thought I was gonna die and they told me this was not for me..literally shunned me.  So I thought I'm not as bad as most users....so embarrased.  

[road2recovery]

your clonidine is 1mgs.....Are u sure it is not .1....I am not a nurse, but that sounds like alot...But i will wait for a nurse to tell u on that one...I will message on to help with that...
My b/p is always much lower than that...That sounds like norm...But i will still wait for a nurse..
When u say 5mgs every 2 hours?  or what?  and how many a day, then we can better help you..

it is ok to be scared...We are were and still are..It is good to have support at home, but if that is not possible , then we can be your support
Stay with us
r2r

[Mena1964]

K...this is gonna sound weird...but I freak about combining any meds.  I take 1- 10mg hydro and break in half.  Take 1/2  (5mg) as soon as I wake up cause of the nasties and just about every two waking hours after (or a smidge earlier) til bed.  Im weird I guess.  So approx. total of 7?  It's been getting sooner recently....

[Mena1964]

Just looked at Clonidine presc. and it reads .1 mg

[road2recovery]

Do u think u can taper??  It does take self control, but it sounds like u can...Tapering will help so much, If so i can send u a taper plan..
how many do u have , if u decide to taper???
And no u are not weird about combining meds...LOL  VERY smart!!!

[Mena1964]

Oh God. thank you....have tried to look up some kind of tapering schedule to no avail.  How long for taper?  About 30 left.  I have had benzos in the past...anxiety issues, yucky stuff in life you know...like everybody else...during taper will I use the others also?  Thanks for your help....it is late Im getting stupid and feel like an idiot.

[confused456]

Mena...you are NOT an idiot. Glad to hear you are wanting off the meds. That is very WISE!!! Hang in there. Best of luck to you!

[Mena1964]

Thanks...its like a rollercoaster, man.....I just know it's gotta stop......don't know about you but thank you again.

[confused456]

Yes it sure is. I wanted to let you know also, keep an eye on the upper right corner of your screen...it says "inbox"...I am sure road2recovery will be sending you a personal message for your taper. Hang in there!!

[confused456]

OH...LOL...you will know if there is a message cuz it will say "1" or "2"....whatever by it, just click on it and it will take you to the message.

[Mena1964]

Please don't forget me!!!!!!!!!!  I am "done" for now and have got to lie down.....as soon as alarm goes off I will check posts....thank you for what you have written to me so far...

[confused456]

She will not forget you!! LOL....you are in great hands with her!! Best of luck to you!

[Mena1964]

Thanks again.....

[malenurse57]

clonidine should be 0.5 mg.   what does you b/p usually run ? I would suggest contacting another MD one who is more up on addictions. Also do you suffer from anxiety problems before trying to get off these pills. I know I am normally pretty laid back,  but for about 4 days the dog wouldn't even come near me. I left tramadol 800 - 1200 mg plus a day last Wed. Again look for someone more up on addiction and for you and your families sake throw them away you will be sick roughly 5-10 days BAD flu bug.

[Chi_Chi_Lover]

Mena
yes you can and as long as you are very careful with the Ativan it will help you through the rough times. Just use as small a dose as possible and for a short of a time as possible. I know you have never had a problem with Benzos but be very careful.

Good luck to you,

Chi chi

[Mena1964]

Yes, totally have anxiety issues...am currently in a big mess with sick (mentally too) in-laws I help take care of....blood pressure usually low 113/70...The ativan is 2mg. I can break the ativan in half, then half again. Is .5mg half of 1mg?  I know I will feel bad, but have young children and have to keep going...I have been told I have major depression disorder and PTSD.  Well I totally already knew that...Just want to know how often to take it during taper......I have an army of supplies...5HTP, LTyrosine, B6 etc.  C/T or taper?  Just need a regimen and I will start....always been scared of combining.  Please help...where you at r2r?