Roxicodone withdrawls and vitamin C

[candoit108]

I am currently trying, once again, to wean myself off of 30mg roxicodone. Every time I quit taking these I go through horrible withdrawls, especially for the first 5 days. I take about 1, sometimes 2 per day, and while they do help with keeping the pain at bay, I find that it is hard to stop this medication without paying the consequences.
I heard that large doses of vitamin C is helpful while going through the withdrawl process.
I am trying to disconnect from this drug altogether but it is not easy.

[roadrunner940]

there are triggers in your life that u may do more than needed.u recognise the triggers thatmay trigger u to do more than needed. it could be stress or family problems.job,or no job that is a trigger that u may do more to escape from a very stressfull life. u need to take it day to day,and know it will get better.it is up to you to do this.u can not allow yourself to be control by pills. pills never work,it maymake u feel better temporily,but long run it does not make u better. so take it day by day .never say never u can do it. do not let other influences get in the way. if u start taking control over your life, u will see everything in your life will fall into place.alot of people are going thru the same thing u r, some worse than others. thats why its important to talk to other people goping thru the same thing u are. i hope this helps.

[trikkinikki]

May I suggest having someone you love and trust help you with the meds? While in rehab the counselor suggested having someone dispense your meds. I have been tapering down percocets and am down to 4 a day from 12 that was in a three week period. I plan to keep going till Im done. MY husband is kind enough to hold the meds and keep them out of my grubby little paws. I tell him when Im struggling and it really helps. This is just a suggestion. Not everyone will agree but it is working for me.

[JBailey]

post your comment in the normal regular fourm, you should get more answers there sweetie...  my advice is to decide what you are curretly taking is it 1? or 4?, whichever it is, go ahead and take it for another week.  After that cut your pill or pills into half and take slightly less for the next seven days, and so on and so forth... on the last part of it, take it every other day for a couple of weeks, then every third day, then twice a week, and then maybe 1 or 2 when ever you need it, not to exceed like 1 or two pieces a week. just keep yourself busy and if you havesomeone you love in your life, give them the pills and have them regulate them to you, that would be awesome, just make sure they are someone you trust and very very positive for you and supporting.  God Bless you and good luck!! Stay strong, you can beat this, i am on roxicodone 30mg and i take 10 pills 3 times a day!! until oct 1st then i started on methadone.  i can't say i don't miss them, but i like not being out of control and sleepy all the time when my wheeeee is over.  you can do this!!!!  if i can, then i know you can, just get in the right mindset and pray alot for healing and strength.  

[ryanobsolete]

I currently take about 1 to 4 30 mg roxicodones everyday. I started back in November 2007. I started using them once a week and now it's everyday. If i don't have one i start to get irritable. I'm trying to quit, but can't figure out how. I've tried cold turkey and that is impossible. I wan't to wean myself off, but don't know how. If anyone has any advice, please give it. I want to get off these things for good. They are ruining my life.

[roadrunner940]

its very tough to get of roxicodone. its better if u can taper.however, u will not feel well for at least two weeks. there are things that help.like amino acids vit b,i do energy drinks. get plenty of sleep if u can. exercise if u can. all the things i am saying is difficult.just plan on being by yourself and resting as much as possible.if u need to work try to do just enough pills to get u thru the day and then go home and sleep. it takes time to get rid of this drug.

[candoit108]

I do know about the withdrawl symptoms as I have been through this so many times over the past few years. I've never tried a gradual withdrawl. I've always just stopped when the pills ran out, and boy, is that the absolute wrong way to approach this,but now I know that it is important to taper. I guess the withdrawls may not have been so cruel. And I do know that even if I taper, I will have to face the inevitable two weeks of being semi-miserable, but then this passes and as time goes on I am fine. I look at roxicodone as being the devil disguised as your best friend.
I am looking forward to ridding my body completely of this drug.

Thank you for the support!

[Cupp78]

I don't want to scare you, but you are going to have to deal with the withdrawls even if you taper.  Although you are not on a relatively high dose, it seems like the dose isn't that important.  I think if you prepare yourself for a couple of weeks of feeling bad, and decide that you CAN andle it (and you can...many have and you won't die, though you may fee like you would rather) then you can beat this!!  When you stop altogether, start taking the amino acids, supplemets, and vitamins in the amino acid protocol, they will help ALOT.  Also, try melatonin for sleep, hot baths until the water runs out, gettin gout of the house (though you will not feel like it).  You probably know what to expect since you have done this before.  BUT...try to focus on ONE DAY AT A TIME.  Each minute, hour, and day you don't use is a great victory.  Focus on getting through one day and not constantly dwelling on "When will I feel better".  That way of thinking makes you feel hopeless and those pills are right there saying, "I can make you feel better".  But we all know that is the great lie that they tell us.

Good luck and stay positive...you can do this!!

[candoit108]

Thank you. I'll try that.

candoit108

[cathy5841]

cut the pills in quarters and start by taking one quarter three times a day for 3 days then 2 times a day for 3 days then 1 for three days...that should get you there.  keep posting.  and find an na meeting

[candoit108]

Thank you for your reply. I really want to stop this vicious cycle of starting and stoppping the roxicodone, once and for all. I have about 10 pills left and I am thinking of weaning myself gradually but how do I accomplish this successfully because I don't want to end up with these severe withdrawls anymore. It's too much for a body to handle!

[cathy5841]

i dont know about the vitamin c but if you look in the healp pages you will find the thomasrecipe and the amino protocols....they both help with the detox process.  have you lined up some aftercare when the detox is over.  it is easier for most to get clean than stay clean.  keep posting there is great support here.