getting off of vicodin

[maile]

I am taking 15- 20 vicodin E.S. a day, and I really need to stop but I don't want to be sick.  what can I do?  my husband doesn't even know but I need to get off of this ****.  I am a full time student (medical asst)  please help!!!

[Vinnie to Karen]

yeah thats right started just like everyone, had the tooth ache and got the script of vikes. loved the warm buzz and thats what got me to this web site. your 1st step is listen to ***@**** take it from a guy who is no junkie. a business man. i went from 2 to 25 vikes a day in 1 year. can we live like this for ever???? i know i cant!!!!!

[Brian to Bridget]

IF you have chronic pain you may need to be on narcotics for life.  Just be aware that even with real chronic pain, your tolerance will continue to grow, requiring ever higher dosages which, unless you have some serious documentation will not be forthcoming.  My advice therefore is, if you can bear it from a pain standpoint, stop using the pills.  Easier said than done, I know.  At only 2 a day, you can stop pretty easily.  My advice would be to try taking 1.75 a day for a few days or a week, then 1.5, then 1.25, etc. so when you stop you'll have no withdrawal.  You may mentally miss the pills but it will go away.  Finally, most of us here started with a small habit and ended up with a gorilla on our backs.  I remember the first time I "detoxed" it was from taking 3 Lorcet a day.  Eventually I was taking 25 a day!  Good luck.

[Bridget]

I have been on vicodin for about 2 - 3 years.  I had it for some surgeries and also use it for headaches.  It seems to be the only pain killer that really works.  I tried at one time to go off, but I couldn't.  Then I had got to about one a day, but I'm back up to at least two.  It kills the pain, and I feel good.  I feel like I can handle things better and I'm just more happier.  The doctor wanted me to only take one a day, but it just isn't working.  Your advice would be appreciated.

[Bridget]

I have been on vicodin for about 2 - 3 years.  I had it for some surgeries and also use it for headaches.  It seems to be the only pain killer that really works.  I tried at one time to go off, but I couldn't.  Then I had got to about one a day, but I'm back up to at least two.  It kills the pain, and I feel good.  I feel like I can handle things better and I'm just more happier.  The doctor wanted me to only take one a day, but it just isn't working.  Your advice would be appreciated.

[Mich]

to tom martinez.

tom you cannot have your wife kick the habit a home that is impossiable , she needs to go into a treatment facility a good one so do your research, i went in beach hill hospital in connecticut, it was great, you detox with methadone, and your stay is 3 weeks, so your do not suffer withdrawel/ they also start you on an antidepressant that is wonderful you wont believe when your wife comes hoem how wonderful it will be again, see the antidepressant takes at least 3 weeks to kick in i found zoloft works the best, bt tom get her help, she cannot possiably does this alone, without a dr's help, that is dangerous. please email  me if you have any ohter question, or i would be happy to talk to your wife good luck docket3@aolcom

[ddavis]

Same thing.  My husband is hooked on Vicodin after a motorcycle wreck injuring his neck.  He used hard drugs years ago and the monkey is awake.  He's been afraid to tell me if he's doing something other than hydrocodone, but I think he has.  How can I help him?  Thanks.