nyquil abuse

[kitkat0265]

I am a recovering alcoholic x 4 yrs.  What started out as an innocent use of cough medicine prescribed by physician, got additive mode started.  I had started to use Nyquil to sleep and to make long story short, I have used a bottle (sometimes 2) daily for 3 years.  1 week off here and there when on vacation.  Wanting to stop, not knowing what withdrawl will bring.  Never had difficulty with alcohol, but off nyquil for 2 days, hot sweats, severe headache, irritation.  Can anyone elaborate on their experience or similar?  Thanks!

[ibizan]

I realize that very few ppl read the precautionary fine print on the back of these bottles but the 2 of u are damaging ur kidneys w/this stuff!PLEASE get off this stuff ASAP!And consult a doctor who knows what they are doing to assist u w/tapering down/full cessation of this OTC dependence!

[bahamamama13165]

I'm in the same boat.  I'm a recovering alcoholic.  I haven't had a drink since Nov. 6th.  But now I'm hooked on cough med.  I just bought bottles of Robitussin capsules off Amazon.  I'm hoping I can come up with a taper down schedule so I can come off it without withdrawal.

[Twosandbits]

Hi Kitkat, there is a Substance Abuse forum on this site that will provide you with more help than this forum :-) good luck.