Started tapering yesterday from Hydrocodone...

[Lortab101]

I broke down yesterday, and saw a doctor for the first time.  I have been taking 4-6 10/500 hyrdros for a couple years now, mixing in (4) 100 mg of tramadol now and then to get me to the next prescription.  She wants me to cut my usual dose by 25% every 3 days.  I guess I got tired of thinking about pills so ******* much.  That, and I don't want my son to find me drowned in the hottub after a seizure.   I'm scared for the first time that I cannot enjoy the things I used to do.  I have heard you can, and have read you can, but it doesn't seem like it right now.  I would greatly appreciate the support of someone who can help me through this EVERY day.   Thanks.

[LeaAnn807]

You are doing the right thing.  Tramadol is a MEAN drug to come off of.  And you are right about the seizures.  I had them when I took too much tram.  Just do what your doctor says, and you will feel so much better.  I have been off of tram for almost 3 months now, and I didn't think I could do it or live without it!  

Keep posting, ok?  You will get a lot of help here!

[vicki595]

Hi~ Good for you!!       Believe me,you will enjoy things once again. So much of it is mental.  Get some support in place for yourself and keep posting here.  Please flush the tramadol.You don't need that complication!!  You likely won't have a seizure from the lortab withdrawal.
Do you have someone who can hand out the pills everday? It would be better if you never saw the bottle.
Go ahead and post everyday with updates as to how you're feeling.
Good luck!!
Vicki