I'm having w/d from a 3 month Norco use

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Hello all,

I have a question... I was taking Norco 10/325 mg. I started taking them as directed, then found myself taking them to feel good. After about 3 months of taking 8-10 a day, I decided to stop. BAD IDEA... After 24 hours I started to feel horrible (all the normal W/D symptoms). I'm on day 4 of not taking them, but the doc gave me darvocet to help with the W/D. Is this a problem? I still feel as if I have the flu, but can now at least function. What should I do. The Darvocet really helps with the RLS. When should I get rid of that mess? A week after stopping the Norco, or what? Please help. I will never take this mess ever again.

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hydrofoiled · Answer

HEY DON,I WAS UP TO 12-15 NORCOS A DAY FOR 6 LONG YEARS! CLEAN ALMOST 2 WEEKS RLS HAS BEEN GONE FOR LAST 5 OR 6 DAYS WHICH WAS THE WORST FOR ME= BAD SLEEP,JUST A FEW DAYS AGO MY BED WAS A STRAIGHT JACKET!!!!  JUST KEEP RUNNING AWAY FROM THIS LIKE AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP. STUDY THIS SITE.TAKE TIME FOR YOUR SYSTEM TO ADJUST.WE ARE FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. FREEDOM IS CLOSER THAN YOU KNOW....

vicki595 · Answer

Hi and welcome to the forum. There are MANY great folks on this site~

I'm a little surprised the Dr. gave you Darvocet. It's addicting, as well. The best thing to do is to take natural/OTC meds to help you through this.  There is a product called Hylands Restful Legs that helps the RLS and Melatonin is good for sleep issues. At day 4 you should begin to feel much better very soon.  You need to eat well,force fluids and don't forget vitamins especially B vitamins.  Exercise and push yourself a little. You'll get through this.  I'd really stay away from the Darvocet.

Keep posting and good luck~

V.