Vicodin

[Lana]

I was in a car accident 6-8-99. As a result I suffered a ruptured disk. I had surgery 12-20-99. I have been taking Vicodin since Aug. I have just recently realized that I am addicted. This really scares me. I called my Doctor and he did not seem concerned . He said I was probably not adicted. I told him I tried not to take the drug for one day and nearly went insane. Shaking sick feeling horrible. Then he said well maybe you are addicted. He told me to just stop taking it. But I cant the withdrawal is horrible. I need some help. Please help me. I DO NOT want to be dependent on drugs. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you, Lana

[Lucytobylexi2]

After reading the entire feed in this post about Addiction, I changed my Mind!   That was my very first Post joining here from a different website I had no idea this was a "Vicodin Addiction" group.
I am very sorry.    I know all about Drs. giving you Meds. that are very addicting and almost suicide to get off of.
  I was given Klonopin ( a Benzodiazepine) anti-anxiety med 17 years ago by my PCP trying to control my Migraine Headaches which I was told to take 2x a day and I was Never told it was the Most addicting Drug On earth!
  Yes, ask anyone, after many years it's easier to stop and heal From Heroin and Cocaine than KLONOPIN!!!
  I had my new Dr. abruptly STOP my Rx with a safe proper taper!!
     It took an entire year of 24/7 psychosis, seizures, and 100 other symptoms of Horror.  Look this up for yourself!!!
    Most do not make it.  They do kill themselves...  Or just stay on the drug.
It really is Hell.  

[Lucytobylexi2]

Sorry But This is NOT TRUE where I live!
   I don't even smoke or never used alcohol BUT I suffer from Migraine Headaches at times that may last 5 DAYS!!!  Also severe arthritis...which I do not take any medications.
   Never tried street drugs before.  I am now 55 years old.
  BUT when the pain is so SEVERE I had someone drive me to the Dr. and each time they refuse to even give me 12 tablets of Tramadol OR Lortab.
   I did receive a Toradol shot in the hip that did not help at all!
I am in NC.........  Where do you all live?
  Also  they have my Medical history on file...... Never been tested positive for any type of "Street Drugs" in my Life!
    I also have a 20 years History of severe Migraines!!!
Topamax........which you take everyday......a Migraine prevention med. doesn't work anymore.
   So yes,  if I had the chance when I am in severe pain I will pay any price to be free from that horrible Brain Bleeding Pain!!!!!!
   Thank You So Much For Your Help!

[freedom007]

Hey desperatemom2b...you will get a ton of help here.  There are wonderful people on this site.  You have posted to a really old thread though.  In order to get the attention you deserve, try posting a new thread.  It is easy for folks to get lost on here and we all want to make sure our voices are heard.  There is a green button at the top of the page...hit that, entitle it and post your questions, concerns, successes, struggles, etc.  Most here will understand your pain...but you need to WORK to get better.

God bless...I hope you get what you need.


~ Free

[desperatemom2b]

I beg of you to please not judge as I am asking desperately gfor help. I am pregnant and addicted to Vicoden. I was laid off from my job and spend every penny of my unemployment on Vicoden. I hate myself for what I'm doing and I'm asking for HELP. I want to quit NOW and need advice on how to wean myself IMMEDIATELY. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, Desperate Mom

[desperatemom2b]

I beg of you to please not judge as I am asking desperately gfor help. I am pregnant and addicted to Vicoden. I was laid off from my job and spend every penny of my unemployment on Vicoden. I hate myself for what I'm doing and I'm asking for HELP. I want to quit NOW and need advice on how to wean myself IMMEDIATELY. I thank you from the bottom of my heart, Desperate Mom

[FAITHFUL74]

you should go back to the main forum and post a new question... this is like 8 years old!

[4boys1girl]

i am 33 about to be 34 in a few short days and my story starts different than most or im the only one willing to admitt it i started taking vicodin for the hi no pain. in fact wife turned me on to it i always thought pill poppers were desperate people seeking a desprate high. until i tried it for the high. its now going on 4 years of abuse i take about 300+ pills a month very easy for me to get from doctors off line and people who sell ive spent thousands of dollars on being scared of the with draws. its causing problems with wife even thow she is pregnant and still takes 1-2 a day half at a time she got pregnant at the peak of her addiction. ive been to a counselor to get help but was told id have to wait atleast a month before anything is available. so i still take and abuse not because i want to get high anymore but because im scared od the wd's and i feel normal. today is day 2 with nothing to take im going through the wd's even as i type i hurt all over im extreemly tired exhausted cant sleep at night sweats stomache cramps diorea shall i go on i need to stop i want the life back i had before i said sure ill try one 4 years ago. but i support 6 people 4 boys 1 girl on the way myself wife and father in law i cant afford to take off work to go through what my body needs to do to get off i dont know what to expect how long it will last my wife is not supportive puts me down makes me feel like a piece of s@%t because i have no energy to do nothing im very irritable so argueing isnt hard forme to do either so here i am some one who said this would never happen to me got lost down a very dark road ran out of gas and no one around to help its even harder when everyone depends on you and you failed them all. i want to stop could get some if i wanted but dont just want to be me before i said sure ill try one. but when i also get very depressed that will come next i think its part of getting no sleep on top of being very exhausted all day and hurting. i never hurt before i took vicodin now i do all over which at times makes taking them justifiable any way enough rambling hope some one can help got no one here who will just push to keep taking them later

[hillary5]

yeah!!!! some people have no clue!  have a good one~

[FLaddict]

They are gone girls.. just got home and I took care of it.. sorry it took so long.

[hillary5]

can you believe this sh*t?  you're right shelby, it is COMPLETELY out of line. Columbia!  Grow up!!!  ;-p

[shelby74]

This post is completely out of line.  I have reported it to medhelp.

[tc]

I just quit taking Vicodin HP you know the 10/500 ones and i was hard, I have quit 3 or 4 times at least. Today is my first day that I am not in pain or having any withdrawl symptoms, I feel pretty good and I did it cold turkey. I was up to 10/15 a day. So best of luck to all of you, GOD BLESS

[comment for LANA]

lana, i hope that was your mom that posted here.  you'd be a very lucky lady to have such a loving family.  please keep us posted on your story and good luck to you and your family
erin :)

[Brian to Kris]

Hi.  No you certainly aren't alone, we've all been there and some are there right now.  Remember, where you are now is NOT where you have to be in the future.  Now is the time to seek help.  Find an addiction doc or a treatment center.  They will help with the withdrawal.  DON'T refill the meds on Monday or you will be going through this again!  I know, been there done that.  I know it is hard but better to go through this only this time.  Take care and keep posting.

[kris]

Hi all I am NOT NEARLY the only one. I am addicted to Vicodin.  I hate them but I love them and I take about 6 maybe a day. I ran out today its Thursday .I have 2 percocets and thats it. I am so afraid.  I am not able to get more till Monday my refill that is. I have to work both Sat. and Sunday and I don't know how I will be able to function I have to wait tables! I am not proud of this and no one knows ..after all why would you tell people? Accept now I can be free to say it . I WANT  to stop. I want to wean.But I am screwed. I have none for 3 more days ! We are all is this same boat huh? This boat is sinking.

[VIC]

I also have a love for this drug. It does not rule my life. I had shoulder surgery about a year ago and had quite a supply. I don't have the resources to obtain the stuff now but would take it I could get it. I'm subject to random drug screens from my employer and this how I got my high without the dangers of testing positive for other things e.g. weed,coke,etc.

[Brian to Jacob]

Hey, I've been in the EXACT same spot (20-25 Lorcet 10mg a day).  You CAN taper, and yes valium is helpful, especially toward the end of the taper when you go into some minor withdrawal.  Also, see if you can get some clonidine.  It is a blood pressure med that is also used to help with withdrawal.  It really helps with the sweating, chills, and restlessness toward the end of the taper.  Good luck!

[jacob]

I take an average of 15-20 Lorcet 10mg per day.  It is running my life and I want to taper off.  I have to get off of these!  Will Valium help with the withdrawals as I taper off these pills?

[Lana's Mom( I think)]

I think you are my kid. I looked on this site for help today because I want to talk to you tonight when I see you. To my suprise I saw the name Lana. Not a common one. But the details of your pain and causes are very accurate (except for the surgery). But then again you live a very private life. If you are my Lana, Please let your dad and I help you. Your sisters and brother are so concerned about you too. No matter what...We will love and help you. Trust that!
If you are not our Lana, Then keep up your fight to get help and be well. Love, Mom

[brian]

As to what to expect, it depends on how much you have been taking.  You should not stop cold turkey, because you will feel like you are in a living hell.  However, you can taper yourself down, if you have enough pills and the willpower to stick to the tapering schedule.  First, figure out how much you take per day.  Say it is 10 pills (2.5 every six hours).  Taper by about 10% per day, and your body will not go into severe withdrawal.  After the taper you may have a few days of minor discomfort which you can live with.  If possible, get some Clonidine to aid you with the end of the taper.

If you can't deal with the taper, find an addiction medicine doc in your area, or call a hospital and try to find a detox doc.  They can either privately or through a program (outpatient usually) use certain medications to detox you.  DO NOT use a program or doc that only uses Clonidine unless you taper (otherwise you will go through hell).  I have found the best is a buprenorphine substitution then taper.  They give you buprenorphine right before you would start withdrawal, then they gradually taper the bup.  This is the most humane detox ever.  GOOD LUCK AND HANG IN THERE!!  YOU CAN DO IT!!

[Lynn]

I FELL AND BROKE MY TAILBONE AND INJURED MY BACK ITS BEEN 4 MONTHS AND NOW I AM ADDICTED TO VICODIN I ABUSE THE AMOUNT I TAKE AND THEN GET MORE FROM FRIENDS TILL MY NEXT SCRIPT. I AM GOING TO GET OFF OF THIS NOW IT HAS TAKEN OVER MY LIFE I CANT TELL ANYONE IN MY FAMILY SO I AM TURNING TO ALL OF YOU PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME LET ME KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AS FAR AS WITHDRAWL,HOW BAD IS IT,HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE AND IS THIER ANYTHING I CAN DO OR TAKE TO MAKE IT EASIER ,WHAT ARE THE WITHDRAWL EFFECTS SOME ONE OUT THIER HELP ME PLEASE PLEASE  OR EMAIL ME AT STRES2KILL  I PRAY FOR YOUR HELP

[Lynn]

I FELL AND BROKE MY TAILBONE AND INJURED MY BACK ITS BEEN 4 MONTHS AND NOW I AM ADDICTED TO VICODIN I ABUSE THE AMOUNT I TAKE AND THEN GET MORE FROM FRIENDS TILL MY NEXT SCRIPT. I AM GOING TO GET OFF OF THIS NOW IT HAS TAKEN OVER MY LIFE I CANT TELL ANYONE IN MY FAMILY SO I AM TURNING TO ALL OF YOU PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME LET ME KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT AS FAR AS WITHDRAWL,HOW BAD IS IT,HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE AND IS THIER ANYTHING I CAN DO OR TAKE TO MAKE IT EASIER ,WHAT ARE THE WITHDRAWL EFFECTS SOME ONE OUT THIER HELP ME PLEASE PLEASE  OR EMAIL ME AT STRES2KILL  I PRAY FOR YOUR HELP

[Rob]

Vicodin addiction is a *****! I have been addicted for about 18 months, and all these postings I read hit home for me. Today is my first day of BIG time tapering, However I and you do not need big brother watching us, never has and never will work.
For the most part, we got our selves into this mess,(no one shoved these pills down our mouths), We CAN get our selves out of it.Not going to be easy, but 'we will survive'. (Jerry Garcia)
Pray for us all...............

[Neena]

all of our stories are the same..back pain, car accidents, etc...my story is no different.  taking the vicoden es off and on for various reasons.  i really had no withdrawals at first.  now i only 5 left and i am afraid.  i want to stop.  when i come to the end of my supply i say...this is it.  then i get a hold of some more of those damned pills.  i have been diagnosed with endometriosis, pelvic adhesions and one of my disks is screwed up.  but i know that i am not in enough pain to be taking these things.  my ob/gyn will not give pain pills and the guy who xrayed my back did not give vicoden.  just vioxx for osteoarthritis.  i did not ask him for the vicoden, though perhaps he would have prescribed...maybe i am in for a long haul of real and imaginary pain..HELP how will i know when it is real pain or not?  can anyone give me some help...i have only 5 pills left.......