Withdrawal Ease and quitting norco

[nomorenorco361]

I've see some info. about the natural supplement Withdrawal Ease and am wondering if anyone has tried it.  I've been taking 4-6 5/325 norco's a day for the past year.  I started taking them for pain related to breast cancer treatment. (I am now cancer free and my oncologist has cut me off)  I really don't want to be controlled by these pills but life just seems easier when I'm on them.  Nothing bad has happened..yet.  I know it's a slippery slope and want to quit while I'm ahead.  Today is day 1 without any, although yesterday I only had a half a pill.  I had a restless night but slept some with the help of 5mg of ambien.  Should I go it alone or get my primary MD involved?  Any advice on the Withdrawal Ease?  I've also seen Clonidine mentioned several times.  So far I feel tired, achy and lots of sneezing but that's about it.  No GI symptoms yet.  Maybe I didn't take enough to get those.  I do feel down and really miss my sense of well being.  I also take Zoloft 50mg/day which I was put on during cancer tx.  I have 3 young kids and don't want to be grumpy with them.  When on norco. I'm a very happy mama.

[gonval]

Excuse me but I cannot believe one capsul of Withdrawal Ease helped you to get sleep. I tried 2 even 3 and did not feel any. I took norco 10/325 for 20-25 a day. When they gone I had terrible time durring 2 days and 1 night untill I got refill. Just waste money around $90.

[mspriss453]

So, this is really hard for me, I have always been the type of person who can beat anything, but for some reason I cant beat these pills. Its like a dark cloud that never goes away. It creeps into your mind and infects like a virus.I want to stop. The anxiety is the kicker for me. I hate it. I feel it coming and I get freaked out even more.Not to mention the nausea,cramps and mood swings. I cant go to rehab, or see a counselor. for reasons I cannot mention, it just cant happen. So I suffer in this vicious, stupid cycle that is taking over my life.

[nomorenorco361]

So far I'm doing okay.  I miss the norco mentally, but physically I don't feel terrible.  A lot of why I stayed on it for so long was that I feared WD so I'm pleasantly surprised.  It's day 3 and I feel a little tired and a little anxious but otherwise, not bad.  I'm taking lots of vitamins and some Aleve.  I also have Ambien for night and slept well last night.  I take 50mg of Zoloft, which is a low dose but seems to help.  It's hard to tell with the Zoloft because I took it the whole time I took the Norco.  When I was on norco, I didn't take the Ambien (not my drug of choice, for sure but it does help knock me out when i can't sleep and I wake up fairly alert)  I only take 2.5mg or 5mg which again is a low dose.  Thanks for support and info.  I've found this site extremely helpful.  I remind myself that years ago I quit smoking and I never thought I could do that.  I have never looked back and cannot fathom the idea of smoking a cigarette.  I long for the day when I'll feel the same about norco.  I'm hoping to lose a few pounds now that I quit the norco.  When I took it I would get the munchies and I put on about 8lbs.  Anybody else have that experience??

[rrpat]

I tried it and it did work somewhat.  It is expensive at abt $85 and it comes in to types of capsules.  One for day and one for nite.  I didn't take the one for day because I was already on day 5 detox from 80 mg. oxycodone and I was not sure abt the ingredients.  But the nite time cap sure helped with sleep albeit with some bad dreams.  Good luck!!!

[LeaAnn807]

You are not alone! There are many, MANY of us here.  But not telling your family is just going to keep you from having "home" support.  If you are getting some aftercare, like seeing a therapist or going to meetings, then the cravings won't be nearly as bothersome for you.  You may not have them too much at all!

Keep posting, and you will get a bunch of support here!!!

[nomorenorco361]

Thanks for your advice.  I really don't feel that bad so far, mostly what I mentioned above and spacey and distracted.  I keep reminding myself that I can't keep taking pills forever and I don't want to forget how to be content without them.  One day at a time, right.  Reading the postings on this site have been encouraging and I know people are kicking/have kicked habits far worse than mine.  I appreciate the input and feel not so alone.  No one knows about this, not my husband, not my best friends not a soul.  My oncologist knows that I was starting to abuse but she is so kind and non-judgmental (thank goodness)  As far as my family knows, I'm just not feeling well.  Honestly, I'm more worried about the long term desire for more, the cravings as they say.

[LeaAnn807]

Hi there!  I'm glad you are stopping the pills.  I have not heard anyone say that WD ease works.  I would just talk to my doc, and see what they can do to help with the WDs if they get too bad.  I took clonidine.  It is non-addictive, and most docs don't mind giving it as much as some of the other meds!  Also look at Thomas Recipe and Amino Acid Protocol on the health pages.  Those can be a big help to you!

Good luck!

[avisg]

I have not heard that it works and it not cheap .It think you would be better off looking at the amnio acid protocal on in the "health pages " .Check it out .

[refusingbondage]

Hello there.  While I dont know much about Withdrawal Ease, I can guess its probably some vitamins and amino acids.  Make sure you read the ingredients.  If its just vitamins/natural stuff, I dont think it would hurt.   If you check out the health pages and look under the Amino Acid Protocol - the aminos are supposed to help wonders..Congrats on your decision to quit.  It will be a rough few days but I dont think you will have it too bad.. your about 30mg hydro a day.   Expect the flu-like symptoms you have now for a few days.. but I dont think itll get too much worse on you. If your tummy acts up - take some immodium stat!  I find immodium for quite a few reasons can be really really helpful.  Its great your on an antidepressant.. that should help greatly with any residual depression.  Well, it looks like overall your in a good place..

Unfortunately there is no way to do this and not suffer soem withdrawal.  You may be grumpy a few days..but that's ok too.. If you had the REAL flu you would probably be grumpy too.. lol

Good luck and God bless.