Will I get sick ??

[madge23]

Hi guys. I was just wondering about tapering. If I manage to get myself down to one tablet a day (I'm currently taking 10 codeine phosphate 30mg a day) for a few days then jump, will I experience less withdrawal symptoms  ?? My doctor referred me back to the addiction clinic I went to in January '15 but it could take 12 weeks before I get an appointment. Thankyou all as always for your help and support and I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2016 .xx.

[TimInColo]

I have been tapering down from oxycodone (from a high of 80mg after back surgery).  I'm at 2.5mg/day now (basically 1/4 of a 5mg pill every twelve hours).  I am 30 minutes from my next scheduled dose and I feel no withdrawal effects at all so my body has already adjusted to this dose.  I'll probably skip this dose and see if I can make 24 hours, and if I still have little to no symptoms I'll probably quit altogether.

So to answer your question, tapering does indeed work and will dramatically minimize the withdrawal symptoms.  Every time you "taper down" you can expect some minor symptoms (in my case a little dizziness, slight headaches, and very minor diarrhea) until your body adapts to the lower dose.  I found I adapted fairly quickly (within two doses or so).

I was on oxy for just 3 months and I wasn't actually addicted (just dependent) so your experience could be radically different.  Best wishes and good luck!

Tim

[gnarly_1]

Hi And welcome to the forum.....well 10 30mg pills a day is quit a habbit  and tapering is the best way at such a high does....we cant give taper advise here on the forum so please ask your doctor for a schedule and follow it tapering can be tuff....most people go in and out of withdrawals as you do it  the real key here is to take it slow  this is a race one by the tortus not the hare.....just know that with time a bit of perseverance you can get your life back....Keep posting for support your not alone in this any more.....if you have questions feel free to ask we do home detoxs every day will walk you threw the whole thing
......................................Gnarly..........................