I 've been taking hydrocodone

[german41274]

I've been taking hydrocodone about 5-6 days a week for about a year for pain. I started taking 5/500 1 time a day and now I still am, only now I take an average daily dose of 5-15 mg a day. I got moved up to 10/325. I'm supposed to take up to 20mg a day and be within my prescribed limit. I can't take ibuprofen due to gastritis but I'm getting worried about addiction. I saved a few pills and flushed the rest. I'm very serious about getting of this stuff. I just wondered how hard of a road am I looking at from here on out. I'm calling my doc and telling him the same thing tomorrow. I definitely liked taking the med, it was almost like I could do more while on it but I love my life and my kids more. If anyone has any info i'd like to here it.

[worried878]

that one or two day break u have taken by taking them only 5-6 days a week will probably help u right now...ur body wont be in total upheaval when u skip a day..but u will probably feel a bit yucky for a few days..prepare and be ready to get it done..cut off any supply of pills/at the pharmacy or wherever..and flush any leftovers in ur house...this can be done and the forum is a great place to be right now..lots of support here

[german41274]

Thanks so much for pouring hope into my life. I am a medic and I know I should know better but you get so sick of feeling crappy. I feel like a wussy. I actually watched a show on addiction and the guy was shooting oxy in his veins. I have no idea why but it really scared me. I started wondering how attached I was to this junk. anyway thanks again for the positive info. If all I have to deal with is the flu, so be it.

[road2recovery]

Count yourself very lucky for reaching out for help with the amount your are taking ...You words show how serious you are..And telling your doctor, I think you will do great...Princess gave u great advice...We are here to help you through it!!!
good luck!!  

[princess2000]

Your body has been use to getting the drug and you will go through some withdrawls.  You should be fine in a week or so, and it should not be that bad, since you were not taking that much.  It will just feel like the flu and you will not have much energy.  Take the Thomas Reciepe and that will help alot.  Hot baths, and banannas for the restless legs syndrome.  Im no pro at this, but this is what I went through.  I was on hydro for pain for 6 months, and only taking 30 to 40 mgs a day.  I was fine in a week.  I am totally off them and will never go back to that again.  I manage my back pain with over the counter meds, if needed, or just suck it up.  I also have been taking lots of vitamins and seeing a chiropractor. I hope this helps you and gives you some idea.  

Princess2000