went from 500+mgs of OC a day to 150mgs of hydro now, how quick can I taper now?

[JR714]

Hey everyone.  Last week around this time, was the last day I took around 500 mgs of OC.  I was out of control!!!  This past week I've been taking norco's to try and get my mg intake down, and also to get off the stronger drug.  So I've been able to stay at around 130-150mg per day of norco, and I'm taking alot of vitamins also.  B complex, protein shakes every morning with bananas, multi-vitamin, cal,mag,zinc,milk thistle,vitamin c, b-12, and melatonin for sleep.  I did feel some wd's from day 1-4 and some of 5, but they weren't too bad.  achy mustles, couldn't sleep good, waking up at 5 am when going to sleep at midnight or later.  headaches, depressed, no energy, you all know.  I honestly believe that the vitamins have helped.  I've been taking them for about 3 weeks.  I know I don't have much to brag about, but its a small accomplishment for me, and a small step into the right direction.  My question is, how quickly do you think I can taper now that I've come down from such a high dose of oc, and am now on norco?  I have to be back working again, as I can't take another 5 days off.  I'm so behind as it is.  I really need to make this work.  Any suggestions would be appreciated very much.

[bmdad]

Have you thought about just going cold turkey from here on out? You will still feel somewhat uncomfortable while tapering. Most would rather just go ahead and get it over with in a shorter amount of time. I know working through withdrawals can be tough but can be done. I found the withdrawals almost a little easier while working. It helped keep my mind off of how bad I felt. I work a somewhat physical job also. Since you have had a chance to get the supplements in your system it may not be as bad as you think.

[Dav125]

Be careful with the norco's. Your injesting way too much tylenol..What are they? 10/500 or 10/325? If 500's, 8 a day is the max. If 325's? Then 12 would be the max equaling 4000mg of tylenol a day..And even then, you should not be injesting more than 1000mg of tylenol in a single dose..You really need to get that under control....