vicoden

[stooeastah]

what are the symtoms of vicoden addiction? Can you show signs of withdrawel after just two weeks 4 times a day 50mg?

[silkie]

My husband truly wants to get off of this drug, he has been taking it for about 3 years for severe pain from fracturing his ankle.  My question is, what in the world do you take for pain, just because you quit the Vicoden doesn't mean the pain goes away.
What does everyone do ?
Thanks for your time and help.

[Phillygal]

Thank you for the words of encouragement.  Let me tell you, I need them today.  This w/d is horrible!  Crying all the time,can't function at work, can't sleep at night and have not eaten in 3 days as the runs keep me running!  I am soooo close to calling it quits and calling for a script! This is my 3rd time trying to get off these things.

Has anyone ever had any problems with liver damage?  I know that the tylenol in Lorcet is so bad for you and when you are doing 30 pills/day, you are more than tripeling your daily reccomended dose of tylenol.


How long until sleep returns?

I am 33 yrs old and started on Vic about 10 yrs ago for migraines.  Between Life and work and responsibilities, I felt they helped me get thru.  Now, I can see why people do drugs.  Life is not easy and circumstances are often sub-optimal.

PLEASE tell me that this will pass!  Please!

Also, what is Sam-E?  Can I get it in a drug store?  Rite Aid?

Thanks to everyone and of course, my prayers are with ALL of you!

PGal

[SmokethisVette]

Hello there,
First of all I wanted to say that I am very sorry to hear about your mother!! My deepest condolences.....I will pray for you and hope you find this board/forum to be of some help to you!! You mentioned that you have a pill addiction...may I ask to what medicine you are addicted too? Coke is a very scary drug for I picked up the habit back when I was like 17 and it lasted for 4 months...until one day I came near killing myself...I had taken 2 hits of acid, smoked some weed, drank alcohol, and snorted coke all in the same night and like I said nearly killed myself!! Again I am so sorry to hear about your loss and I hope this forum can be of some help to you!! Keep your head above water during this tradgic time for we are ALL here for you!!! God bless you...

[SmokethisVette]

Hey there Phillygal...
Welcome to the forum...you will find everything you need to know right HERE!!  Oh and by the way...these people are soooo great here....!!! Ok, I am very experienced with the Vicodin thing...and I too was eating 30+ pills...and the last time I went through the WD's...I felt better arond a week and a half...I had the dam chills for like 8 or 9 days...it was crazy!!! You should be feeling better soon enough, but I will warn you (even though I haven't felt this) DEPRESSION will set in soon enough!! I haven't been off my meds long enough to actually feel this...and I am not sure if you are planning on STAYIN' clean...I hope you are...but I have heard that almost everyone falls into this depression!! In the past 2 years...the longest I have gone without my meds was 3 weeks...so what is your story? I am just trying to get a feel for what you are facing!! I know of certain people here who are dealing with the depression thing right now and could give you better advice than I can, but I hope I can help in that I am too a Vicodin user!! I must tell you though, in those 3 weeks that i was clean I felt BETTER than ANY time on those dam pills!! It was soooo awesome to laugh and actually FEEL...cause the Vic's do nothing but make everything worse...even though we feel sooo good when we are on them!! Keep posting and you will find the answers you are seeking...but in the mean time keep your head up and know that soon enough everything will be alright!! I am a strong believer in the man upstairs....so give him a chance to help you and then you will know FOR SURE that it is soon going to be okay!! Oh by the way...how old r u? I am 25...soon to be 26...I just like to know the age thing 'cause I love relating to peole who are roughly exactly my age!! I will say a prayer for you Phillygal...and do the same for me!! LAters.....
CHristine

[Bodymechanic]

First you should know that methadone addictions are one of the most difficult addictions to shake.  They have typical opiate withdrawal but the duration is much, much longer. Methadone withdrawals are typically 1-2 months.  Symptoms up to 6 months - 1 year are not unusual. Are you absolutely determined to do this right now?  The reason I ask is because considering the loss of your mother it might be better to postpone doing this. If you have the slightest doubt I think you should wait because you probably won't make it.  I have done the methadone thing. It is very difficult.

Let me know what you decide, I will help you as will others on this board.


Bodymechanic

[ChiTownGirl]

Waking Up, I am so sorry about losing your Mom.  I can't imagine how difficult things might be for you right now.  Have you tried contacting any "bereavement" groups also?  It might help to have other people around that have lost a loved one recently too.  Anything you need though, please dont hesitate to ask, we are all here for you and are saying special prayers during your this emotionally difficult time for you.

Philly Gal, When I read your post, I could relate to everything you said, it's almost as if you were saying everything Ive been feeling these last few months.   Thats the great thing about this forum, we can always find someone out there who has been in our shoes.  Hang in there.   Chi Girl.