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556614 tn?1215836431

Suboxone-Help

Hello- I am new here and very excited about the support. I have been addicted to Vicodin for 4 months now.  But I didn't take large amounts. Maybe 4-8 5/500mg tabs a day. I never felt a really high feeling. It just made me super mom!!! When I took it I could clean my house, do crafts with my kids, and everything else without getting tired. It gave me such a great burst of energy. Although I was worried about hurting my liver. So I confessed my addiction to my husband and went to an addiction doctor. He put me on 2mg of Suboxone twice a day. It seemed to really help at first. Then I became itchy, dizzy, and SUPER tired. I'm not sure if I should be concerned about that or not. Is it because I am taking to much? Anyone who knows please help!
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306455 tn?1288862071
Welcome to the forum.  I'm sorry, but you should not have been put on Suboxone.  The short amount of time and the small amount of pain killers you were on doesn't warrent it. Sub is addictive if used more than 15-21 days. You could have gone cold turkey with minor withdrawels. Some doctors just don't understand the Sub very much.
I don't mean to sound harsh to you, I'm just concerned that you could be jumping from the frying pan to the fire. This is the doctors fault.  
You are also probably taking to much. 2mgs would be better. Then do a quick taper within about 10 days.
Good luck and PM me if you have any questions.
Magi
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556614 tn?1215836431
Thank you all for your advice and support. It is nice to know that I am not alone or strange. I love my kids(2,6) and just want to be the best mom Ican. But sometimes I feel as though I fall short. Vicodin gave me the energy to do everything. But soon made me feel guilty and sad. Hopefully the Suboxone will help. I am hoping to only take it for a couple weeks. I am going to for sure talk to my doctor about the lies he told me. He said an I quote" you can not get addicted to this drug".  He also said that you will not feel a high from it. That to is a lie. Why doctors would lie about these things I don't know. Such a shame!
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the vik's reversed on me too... that "blast of energy" soon falls away... to depression and despair.  they were never meant for long term use... no wonder....

that's one of the "tricky parts" - many think they are going to go back to some "blast of euphoria" and all sorts of energy.... but it never happens.

that only happens initially, when you first start to use.  you never get that "great" feeling" back... you just don't.  trust me on this....
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401095 tn?1351391770
the pills reversed on me as well and the sub can as well..reverse on u...and it can be hard to get off of it...i would be planning my taper and get off soon...many seem to get 'stuck" on this drug and i dont see them ever get off..be safe
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Good luck Werkema4,

I think the "burst of energy" some people feel while taking Narcotics is one of the great hooks. While taking pills for my back and hips, it's certainly the sensation that made me become dependant on the pills. Still, after awhile, for me personally, that sensation tended to reverse itself. While the pills helped with my pain, after a year or so, they tended to make me very lethargic after a brief high. Now when I take them I'm more or less a potato. One of the main reasons I want off. I have a disorder where I'm in much pain, but being a zombie just isn't worth it anymore.

Again, good luck!
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sweetheart - you got it!

and you really can get through this.. you can.

just trust me when i say you want to do your best to do it this time.. it really just gets harder with time.

i know how alone it feels, too.  but you're not alone.  there's alot of us who have been through it.  as well, will be here to support you whenever you need.

(also know you can PM me anytime if you need a friend to talk to...)

almost all of us have been there.  you are NOT alone.  and you really can kick this.. I promise you.

with luv,
mary
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556614 tn?1215836431
Thank you for the fast response. It is hard being alone in this. My husband is quite supportive but doesn't quite understand what I'm going through. God bless and keep me in your prayers:-)
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talk to your doc.. maybe lower your dose, and taper off quickly. or, your dose could be too low.. i don't know.  but i would still taper off quickly.

since you weren't on the vik's very long, i'm a little surprised he put you on it.

but not to worry... adjust your dose (but talk to your doc) because most people don't have these side effects at a proper dose.  but i would get off as soon as you can.  i see no reason why you should be on it long term.

and PLEASE consider some sort of aftercare - counseling, meetings, something.. to make sure you don't go back to the vik's.  it really only does get worse....you should get some understanding and support WHY you abused in the first place.  and once you get "hooked," it's difficult to stay off (but DOABLE) and you may need some support.  it is so very addictive... it's unbelievable.

but again, with some thought and some attention to this, you can beat it, and stay off.  the vik's and the Sub.

good luck... and keep posting if you feel the need.  it really, really helps.

be well,
mj


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