percocet withdrawel

[03jamllam]

Well I will start by saying I have been taking percs for about 7-8 weeks nonstop.  I take one 10/325 every 4 hrs no more than 3 a day for the past two months.  I have built up a tolerance and have now stopped taking them.  I will be reverting back to motrin for anymore needed pain meds.  Being this will be the first full day of no percs, I am a little stressed out of how I will feel.  I attempted to try last weekend and broke into cold sweats the first day.  I took my last pill yesterday about 1:30pm.  My belly is already starting to hurt.  Can anyone give my some advice on what all to expect and if it should be a horrible thing for me.  I know that I cannot continue to take meds as they were starting to feel like I "needed" them to just get by.  I know that not to be true and have asked not to be given another scrip.  So now what????  Please any input will be helpful Thanks!

[pcooney13]

I have been taking percocet 5 mg for the past 6 mos., max 3 per day (disc. issue that has improved recently) , decided to quit and took my last pill on Sunday night...its been pretty rough yesterday and today.  I never thought that I would be physically addicted with what I thought was low dosage.  My question is do you think I should taper (down to 1 per day for a week, then down to 1/2 per day for a week) or should I ride it out.  I'm definitely out of the game one way or another, any thoughts are welcome.  Thanks.

[03jamllam]

well It truly has been a long day!  Made myself get showered and dressed and had a short lunch with a dear friend.  I have had a swing of emotions from sad to desparation (to get high) ext.  I have also had horrible joint pain in my legs.  That I can live with.  The upset guts have just barely started to show their sharp teeth:(  Not looking forward to that!  Just curious if I should start taking the few xanax I have or not.  I am not anxious at this point however a little scared I wont sleep.  Back to work tomorrow, so its suck it up and get on with life.  Been a lonely day!

[throwindatowl]

You got this. Dont let it freak you out to bad. It isnt fun but you have to do it. The first day for me was the hardest. It was the breaking the habbit thing that was hard thing to do. Keep your head up. Just remember why your stopping and smile because within days youll be feeling much better.

[dominosarah]

Congrats on making the decision to get off these!!  I am really happy to hear you have also discussed with your doctor.  You will experience some discomfort these next few days but it is very doable.  Make sure to drink plenty of fluids and get up and move around as much as you can.  The more you do this the quicker you will feel better.  Your pain may increase for a bit and that is called rebound pain.  Many of us found that our pain got better the longer we were off the meds.  Stay positive and keep posting!!      sara

[03jamllam]

My doc gave me 15 xanax as well to help when I told him no more pain meds.  He said they will help with the sleep, anxiety, ect but they are also addictive so he only gave me a few.  I have to hope it wont be so bad, I feel rather anxious right now!

[GeorgiaGirl1022]

Btw.  My brain is normal, just using my phone to type.  Didn't want to freak u out. Lol. Just typos due to a tiny keyboard!!

[GeorgiaGirl1022]

Hi there 03!  Congrats on kicking this thing earlier than most. You are probably gonna have wd symptoms for 5 to 7 days or maybe less   If you've been on them a couple months and never had other major wd before you may have get over it quicker. Expect headaches, sleeplessness, stomach issues.  Basically a bad case of the flu. That being said, u can get through it! The longer u wait the longer it lasts! Get some vitamins, OTC sleep aids or melatonin and take hot baths with Epsom salt. That helps the first little bit. Even 1 pill will set u back at square 1. Once u get 2 or 3 days out the worst of the physical part us probably behind u.  Then you may feel slightly depressed ir moody. Possibly some panic feelings. Just keep your mind busy with books or walks or movies and keep in mind it's a wd symptom. Your not going coo coo lol. I don't want to scare ya jyst want to give you an idea of what MAY be ahead. Everyone's different. I promise u the worst part it dreading what is to come. I realized that the fear of it was worse than the actual wd. Just jump out there, get it behind u and move on. U absolutly can do this. Like u said, the longer u wait the mote you're gonna pay the price. This isn't my first rodeo with these stupid pills.  If I'd know the first wd was the easiest i would have NEVER, NEVER touched another one I promise u that. Good luck friend and keep posting. These people on here helped me so much. I'm 25 days clean from Xanax and 13 days clean from pain meds. If I can do it I know u can!!! Hang in there.  This too shall pass