hydrocodone and diazapam withdrawal

[mmah]

After being on vicodin and valium for an extended period due to back and knee problems and now being in physical therapy, I have begun reducing the medication I was taking. I believe I am experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety and diareah. How long will this last will reducing intake of these medications gradually until no more are taken work?

[radioboy74]

The post everyone is waiting on.   The only reason I have not listed the medicine, is because I thought I noticed someone in the room I knew and I didn't wanted to be judged, although I know this is not a room to judge.  For the record, I have asked several questions about medication I have been on - an NO I am not seeking advice on Meds to get high on.  As a matter of fact, I've decided to just deal with the pain and stopped cold turkey the day I posted the comment - that's why I've been quiet.  I feel much better now and for the most part with one exception reading back on the post have helped me out.  I thank those of you who truly cared and wished to help.  I'm free of the meds just not the pain - but like the old saying goes " This too shall pass"

[Unwise]

I see that Kip's questions went unanswered thus far, which may bolster his suspiscions.  As someone who has been referred to as a "Walking PDR"--I often know more about the meds than the docs do--I will run the risk of sounding ignorant here by saying I've never heard of a pharmaceutical nasal spray version of morphine (which was the title of radioboy's post) nor of any opiate nasal spray.  There is a nasal spray that was available from overseas that gave you more of a rush of energy, but that doesn't seem to be the drug in question and I am not about to name it.  

To get back on topic, I would like to ask this question again, as my original query apparently went unanswered and was then bumped off the current list of threads.  Sorry to be redundant.

I currently am taking xanax as prescibed, namely .5 mg three times a day.  Occasionally, I take four.  This has been prescribed for severe anxiety and panic attacks.  My biggest problem right now is vicodin, which I am abusing and trying my best to taper off of.  I know that the xanax will help with some of the withdrawal symptons and I am also on prozac now to help with a depression that had led me to become suicidal.  Since vicodin is the biggest problem, I want to attack that first.  Assuming I get off of that, is 1.5 mg of xanax a day something to worry about in terms of tapering down, or will I require doctor's supervision?  It certainly doesn't seem like a lot, I don't take it to get loaded like with vics--which now only make me feel normal instead of high--but it is a concern that I want to start addressing now.

Incidentally, I was also abusing soma, ran out, and did not suffer any noticeable withdrawal other than wishing I had some every now and again.  This has given me a degree of hope regarding the other addiction, although I know vicodin is a much different, more dangerous animal.  Just a thought.  Thanks for listening.

[OxyDout]

Is it me or does anyone else see a problem with a "Nasal spray" pain killer.............. ok, no governing body wants or likes drug abuse, so lets make it easier on them so they don't have to crush up any pills......???

[OxyDout]

kip I agree as well.  I hope I'm wrong in my assumptions as well, however, I know plenty of people (my brother included) that stole any and all drugs and did the research later.........I hope that isn't the case, either way, we are all here for you.

GWH

[skipper]

radioboy:
i have a question for you. this question is based on some assump-
tions i have that i hope are wrong! most of your postings are question about identifying unknown drugs that you have come across. i myself am a recovering addict who used to read the PDR as if it were a book on the best seller list. from your posts i've gathered that you suffer from migraine head aches. this is a malady i would wish on no one. are you working with a MD whos speciality is headaches? how long have you had this problem? what praticular therapys have you tried?

see radioboy, i don't recall you ever posting anything but inquirys as to what a praticular drug is, what it can do, or if anyone has ever tried it. i've been a drug addict for 35 years. i am willing to share any knowledge i have with you, if it is a legitimate question. i am not willing however to further you chasing down a high.if that is why you post here i have a few things you should know:
1) i wish you goodluck
2) if your going to be an addict, realise that most knowledge you
will need to survive is aquired the "hard way." i can't speak for
anyone else on this forum, but i don't want to take on any ap-
prenticeships.
3)i (or any other forum participant) am very reluctant to share
knowledge with you, that may unintentionly lead you to hurt your-
self. i've got enough blood on my hands already.

i hope to god i'm wrong about all of this. i don't mean to judge
you, as i have been well down the road i think you are getting
started to travel.

keep an angel on your shoulder
kip

[jennyfla]

Listen to Kip, he knows all the horrors that drug use can bring.
Drugs destroy everything you've ever had, worked for, dreamed of, and the worst part is it robs you of your soul!
The sadness and emptiness you are left with after the 'fun time' is over are almost unbearable at times.  To look back and see the damage that was caused along the way if something that you have to face and get passed, but know that a life with drugs is a disaster waiting to happen, no one can escape it's inevitable destruction!!!
Good luck, and like Kip says, keep an angel on your shoulder! :)
Lv Jenny