Vicodin withdrawal symptoms...how long?

[ALreins]

I am a 40 yr old male and I have been taking 2-4 Vicodin a day for the past three years. A medical doctor prescribed it for me after it was discovered I suffered bone degeneration in my lower 2 disk vertebrea. At the time I thought little of taking a prescription painkiller. Now after my first 6 days of no longer taking Vicodin I am realizing how powerful of a substance it actually is. I'm having withdrawal symptoms I didn't expect. Light headedness, the runs, blood pressure going up, and general fatigue. Lots of fatigue. And some irritability. I am hoping that these symptoms begin to decrease soon. Well, they have gotten better than it was in the first 2 days. I am still wondering how long I can expect to have these side effects of withdrawal?

[boise612]

I read your post. I am hopeful it went well. I am getting ready to stop. I tried to get help from spouse. Not going to happen so I'm on my own. Any advice would be so appreciated. Boise

[broquel]

i have been taking Vicodin scene December because of a knee injury and about a month and a half ago i got off of them and haven't taken any at all but I'm still having the painful withdrawals is this normal and if so what cani do to help it??  

[Bkitty]

You may want to start your own post! That way you can get more immed support. How are you doing?

[hollidan]

Hey everyone, This is an old post but i figure if i found this thread so will the next recovering addict, I've been addicted to Vicodin 750's and 10-325 Narcos for approximately 4 years, Today is day one of quitting cold turkey, I'm a strong person when it comes to this kind of thing, I have stopped with little problems before but always came back because the drugs felt good, and i enjoyed the high. I was taking about 4-6 a day. Quit cold turkey, so far my symptoms as of Today (day one) I'm feeling weak, irritable, hard time breathing, giddy, and very very very depressed, thought about commiting suicide a lot of times, but my strong will overcame the thoughts. This isn't easy by any means, but i'm sure I can make it, keeping possitive and keeping active are key to keeping strong, the key to not relapsing i think is going to be from keeping note of how horrible quitting is, and in the future when I think about taking more again, ill just read how horrible it is to quit, and i should be smart enough not to want it again.. To anyone reading this, you are surely not alone, and quitting is possible, just keep your chin up, and know that things will get better, you've gotten this far, no point in going back.. Peace and love to other recovering addicts.

[bluedevil30mg]

Dude Vicodin ain't **** Bro!  Man up and keep busy.

[Saleena]

I like your story, i can releate in a big way. Would like to talk to you about it some more if you find you have the time.:)