Want to quit

[Jnjlwf]

I have taken vicodin for the past 2 1/2 years.  It has been medically prescribed.  I'm so done with these pills I jus don't want to have withdrawals.  I am taking 5--- of the 10/325 norcos right now.  My husband keeps my pills and that is completely unfair to him! and it is really aggrevating him.  I also drink wine every night.  I don't have withdrawals from that I can quit I have done so for a few days at a time.  I know this sounds terrible but I guess I really enjoy the high from the combination.  UGH!  I have quit the pills once before and the worst part was the RLS!  I also take zoloft on a daily basis and (bare with me on the explaination) It seems as if when I drop down the norco dosage it makes me have a zoloft withdrawal as if my body is moving faster than my head???? like a tracer feeling, dizzy?? zappy?? I don't know but I don't like it.  I am fearful of these two withdrawals symptoms.  I'm wondering if the norco messes with the seritonin levels? which is what the zoloft is taken for?  I'm looking for support that this can be done and that I WILL feel better.  I'm very scared and I feel like my anxiety disorder is getting away from me.  Please help, and suggestions would be totally appreciated.

[Bkitty]

Hi and Welcome! Yes,,opiates do override the anti-depressants. Opiates screw with the serotonin,,norepinephrine,,and dopamine levels in your brain. When you take opiates for a long period they will produce the dopamine for your brain instead of your brain producing it,,,your brain gets kinda lazy so to speak. From what Ive learned in aftercare,,it can take months for your brain to start reproducing these chemicals on their own. You may want to discuss with your doctor how the zoloft is making you feel and maybe ask for another kind of antidepressant. Hope this helps some! i wish you all the best!~Bkitty

[Jnjlwf]

I don't take 5 at a time.  I usually take 1 at about 4-7 am depending when I feel withdrawals, then another one 4 hours later, then 1 4 hours later then if I haven't taken one early in the am like 4am I take 2 at 5 ish.  I hope that makes sense.  My husband said he was going to just drop 1 pill every 3 or 4 days.  When it gets to 3 he will probably go 2.5 and go down a half pill til gone. I hate this! I feel like it controls my life.  I'm going to try to cut down the drinking and then quit after the new year.  I feel yuck and unhealthy.  I don't exercise like i used to and feel like a piece of crud!  Feel like a terrible mother and wife and feel like i'm so overwhelmed I don't know what the heck to do.  Thank you for your support and response

[bama88]

I meant to say the opiates over ride the antidepresants.

[bama88]

Hi. I am twenty four or five days from oxies. I started with loratab same as yours. I also used to drink. But I stopped drinking five years ago. I like hydro better than alcohol. The opiates change our brains. I was on zoloft for four years and have been on cymbalta for the last three. I fight depression. I felt that when I stopped my pain meds my antidepresants didn't work as well. I completely know that feeling. The opiates gives us a euphoria feeling that over rides the opiates. So when we stop. Opiates we get depression. It goes away after awhile. It took me two weeks to feel better. I didn't even laugh or smile for so long. But it passes. Do you take five at a time or Thu the day? I too gave my pills to my husband and that aggravated both of us. I get that. I am.sending you a hug and strength. Tell me your plan. And know your not alone. You've came to the right place.