vicodin withdrawal

[doneforgood]

I am currently taking only (3) 7.5/750 vicodin a day. One in the morning, and then one 8 hours later until bedtime. I went from taking Percocet 10/325, at my worst 10 a day, to weaning down to only 3 percocet a day. Then last wednesday 10-3-07 I stopped the percocet and only went with the vicodin. I've had the uncomfortable feelings of diarrhea and anxiety but nothing to really get nuts over. I actually have no desire to take extra pills. I just want to stop once and for all. My question is, I want to cut back to 2 a day for a few days and then only one at night for a few days. I have more then enough pills to last me much longer but I want off them. Will it be very hard to sleep at night without the nightime pill? I've tried Nyquil, Advil PM, Tylenol PM, OTC sleeping pills, and they seem to not work well. I dont want anything stronger, they wind up become even more addicting. Will smoking a joint at bedtime work? Im not an addictive personality. Right now im going on a full week of weaning off of Percocet after using it for a year plus straight, and have no desire to take 2 or 3 at a time. Just want to sleep at night.  I've been reading this forum the whole week and must say that the people on here and very helpful and seem to genuinely care. It's great to know that there still are caring people in this world. I wish everyone the best in ridding themselves of their demons and hope their plans work succesfully. Thank you for any advice.

[FLaddict]

I would avoid pot, it can increase anxiety and possibly increase cravings, I would concentrate on not adding any more toxic substances while trying to quit.  Have you tried Melatonin??  I works for me very well.
I also agree that you may need to taper the last few a bit slower. Go to 2.5 a day, then to 2 per day. then 1.5 ect. You will be surprised how hard those last few pills are to quit taking, the slower the better at the end is best.

[mnb]

I am new as well but I think you may need to taper longer. I am not sure about the joint, I took a shot of rum before bed last night and i did not work either, ive tried everything i can think of for the sleep. It has been seven days c/t for me off hydro. Keep your chin up. I am sorry that i cant be of more help.  

[doneforgood]

I was wondering if anyone could help me with my post