When do the norco withdrawal symptoms stop?

[LAM49]

I have been taking norco for about 3 yrs. at first it was just something someone gave me that was "fun" to party with, so it was an occasional one here and there whenever we would party, then I felt myself wanting them more often but didn't like taking a whole one at a time (don't remember the dose amount) but they are the yellow ones, if that helps, so I would only take a 1/2 at a time, it was enought to keep my buzz and keep me comfortable.  I soon began to have lower back pain, thought it was real and was able to get a script from my Dr. of 90 a month, that's when the trouble began because I was taking more and more to the point of finally taking 3-5 a day, still often only taking 1/2 a pill at a time but much more often through the day.  Well, it finally came to a head with my fiance, he said my behavior was different and he could tell when I was taking them.  I have never been addicted to anything in my life, never smoked, never took anything, am a social drinker and that's it, so this was very new to me and I hate it!!  At first I went c/t for about 3 days and by the third day in the evening, we had company and I was an absolute mess, everyone was telling me how pale I was and sick I looked and I just wanted to crawl in a hole and die.  I had all the symptoms that everyone has talked of having, flu like symptoms, etc.  My fiance finally gave me a 1/2 of one to take the edge off and it did help but only for so long and I was back to feeling horrible the next day but still didn't take any for the next 5 days and I was miserable.  He finally called a pharmacist who told us that I should not have gone c/t for medical reasons and told him to give me 2 a day for 2 weeks and taper from there, well I was afraid to take any since I had gone so long without, so we decided to make it 1 a day and cut them in to 1/4 pieces that we could spread throughout the day and that seemed to help.  What I experienced was lots of the body aches, constant headaches, and burning, runny nose with constant sneezing (and I am not a sneezer.)  What I found is that my body told me when it was time to taper down more and in 4 days I went to 3/4 of a pill for about three days, then to 1/2 a pill for about three days and went through major headaches for a couple of days and now it's been three weeks and I had my last 1/4 of a pill two days ago.  I am still having some temperature changes with an uneasy feeling in my legs and arms, but more than that is the constant burning in my nose and sneezing, feel like I have major allergies.  I read an article that said this is not mucous but cranial fuid running throught my nose!  Very weird what this stuff does to you and I don't ever want to take another one again!  So the symptoms are there but are mild and I'm able to get throught the day without needing a pill but I think about them often and I just want my energy back and to feel good 100% without thinking about these darn things!  How can something that initially makes you feel so good, become soooo evil?!  Can anyone who has been through and beat this addiction tell me if my nose will ever feel normal again and when I will get to feel like myself again, am I close to it?  Thank you and thank you all for sharing your posts, they really helped me get through most of this, I didn't feel so alone.  By the way, my fiance was absolutely loving and wonderful throughout this ordeal, he was my hero.

[sandy_19962122]

I've been on these norco for only about 3 weeks.  I had to stop 4 a day right away.  I felt so loopy. I started with 3 a day for a week, then 2 a day and then 1/2 a on e for about 5 days and stopped.  I have every symptom. Fear, nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, runny nose, anxiety diarrhea, headache, sweating.  I can't believe it.  I stopped the half 2 or 3 days ago.  I was having some of the symptoms before I quit completely.  I was told to eat chocolate and take pepto bismal.  Not helping.  I don't want to take immodium ad until tomorrow. WOW when does it end. There must be some natural altenatives for these withdrawals.

[luv156]

Omg I've been taking these pills for7 months. N before it was an alternative "happy pill" I called it but it ain't so happy any more. As soon as I take it I feel the rage n if I don't take it I feel horrible n I can't take it so I take another. I just can't find myself to not take one. N I also have horrible anxiety which I take Xanax for tht. Cause I can't sleep n tht helps. I'm in a mess. N cause I choose it,I want to gt off, I just don't kno if I can.....

[GA_need_help]

Hi Marie,
You have posted on an old thread.  If you start a fresh one, by writing what you wrote here after clicking , "Ask a Question" , many people will (Hopefully) respond.
   I just completed a 4 month taper to 1/3 of my dose of Opana, a 10 day detox and 2 weeks at rehab.  My anxiety was SO bad during my taper.  It got to the point I was afraid ALL THE TIME.  it was as if I was having panic attacks all the time.  It didn't get better while I was tapering, and I have heard repeatedly that anxiety is a symptom of tapering.  It IS better now that I am off my drug (I am on Suboxone).  I feel totally different, and know that I am in a much different place.  This big pain cycle I had is broken (I credit it to Jesus---I have to do this bc I feel like I am a miracle).  I was on Opana ER (a very potent Opiate).  I was so scared when I realized the extent of my dependency!
   I will be happy to private message you, and to talk to you about how I made it through the 4  months of tapering if you would like.  Just private message me.  I am also happy to write and support you, if you think it will help.
   I am a mom of Abigail (age 8) and step-mom to 3 adult children.  I am just telling you this so you know a little about me.
   I just want you to know that when you get through the taper, you will feel relief from the anxiety.   I suggest talking to a doctor about the taper.  If you take a benzo, don't get hooked.  I have heard they are hell to get off of (and we know Opiates are too).
   I am here for you.

Marie

[marie2012]

I have been taking norco for about 4 months now.  I was taking about 3 at a time right before I went to bed.  I am now trying to get off of them and have major anxiety :(  will this get better?  If so, when?  And would a glass of wine help ease the anxiety?  Please help!

[justme1119]

Wow........"and don't tell yourself that you can control it next time 'cause you won't be able to. Knock it out this time for good, learn to cope without. Your emotions and pain will seem extreme after dulling it out all the time, and time may seem to pass by SO SLOW (it feels like I've been off them for months), but with each day, you'll get so much better."  
    Did you say your were 17?  That says it all.  Hope you are doing well.  Well said!

[McGillicutty35z]

So obviously LAM49 got through her detox so good for her.  I just wanted to post my experiences in the hope that it may help some others.  I realize everyone is different so "you mileage may vary" but I'm into day 5 of detox after a year and a half of taking 40 - 60 milligrams (4-6 10mg Norco pills) a day and I stopped cold turkey by necessity and I'm surprised that the intensity of the discomfort.  This is my second time detoxing off this drug, the first time I tapered down to about a pill a day before stopping entirely and I feel that detox was as difficult or worse than this one.  I was very nauseus the first time and I've had little of that this time.  The first three days of this latest detox was very uncomfortable because of a constant headache, body aches, a general inability to rest and some depression, but this is day 5 and most of that is gone.  Still have some issues but I'm definitely seeing the light.  I'd read up on it and most recommended the tapering off method, but I was in discomfort with my second reduction in dosage and figured I would be suffering for several weeks if I did it that way so I stopped abruptly.  I recommend anyone about to go through this to consult their doctor and proceed accordingly but for reasons I can't explain my cold turkey detox has not been as bad as the tapered detox I dealt with the first time.  Hope this helps.