My Brother is going to try a home detox, He asked me to try to get him some advice off hear. He as aquired some medication,Some Codeine Phosphate 30mgs, and some Dihydrocodeine 30mgs,He wants to know how many of each to take ,and how many times a day,for how long ? Any advice much appreciated thanx
I would also like to know how many of what because apparetly this is the road kevin wants to take but he aint sure how many of what to take when??
Only advise I know for home detox is drink plenty of water but little and often because you dont want him throwing up, same with food too. Maybe vit tablets....over to the experts cos I aint too sure what else...lol.
Good luck xx
Only advise I know for home detox is drink plenty of water but little and often because you dont want him throwing up, same with food too. Maybe vit tablets....over to the experts cos I aint too sure what else...lol.
Good luck xx
Laura,
Is this his first kick? How many of each tablet does he have? Are you going to be staying with him for the detox?
just asking because when you have someone hold the pills for you it can get nasty. Once you go into that kick you basically want to eat all of them at the same time.
It's not a pretty sight to see someone you love so much go through withdrawl. However it can be done. Absolutely. Find out how many he has of each tablet. Then you can divey them up. Plan it out. Although I did that and basically cried, and pleaded and cursed, and bugged the living, loving life out of my boyfriend for more, more, more!
Hope your bro is all set. He can do this. Insomnia really s*cks with it too.
Is this his first kick? How many of each tablet does he have? Are you going to be staying with him for the detox?
just asking because when you have someone hold the pills for you it can get nasty. Once you go into that kick you basically want to eat all of them at the same time.
It's not a pretty sight to see someone you love so much go through withdrawl. However it can be done. Absolutely. Find out how many he has of each tablet. Then you can divey them up. Plan it out. Although I did that and basically cried, and pleaded and cursed, and bugged the living, loving life out of my boyfriend for more, more, more!
Hope your bro is all set. He can do this. Insomnia really s*cks with it too.
Laurjo, it all depends on your brothers habit as to what would get him throough the day. Whatever he does always make sure he takes less the next day than the day before. Also, try and get him some valium as just taking DF's on their own would be a nightmare...Dihydrocodeine are stronger than codeine phosphate if i remember correctly, not 100% sure though
In the jail they do a 12 day detox for everyone who says they have a heroin habit. hope this helps. Hope all works out for you and your brother.Take it easy, Kev.
for the first 3 days and nights 120mg DF and 20mg diazepam
for the next 3 days and nights 90mg DF and 15mg diazepm
for the next 3 days and nights 60 mg DF and 10 mg diazepam
and the last 3 days and nights 60 mg DF and 5mg diazepam
In the jail they do a 12 day detox for everyone who says they have a heroin habit. hope this helps. Hope all works out for you and your brother.Take it easy, Kev.
for the first 3 days and nights 120mg DF and 20mg diazepam
for the next 3 days and nights 90mg DF and 15mg diazepm
for the next 3 days and nights 60 mg DF and 10 mg diazepam
and the last 3 days and nights 60 mg DF and 5mg diazepam
Thanks to all that have replied so far,I will be passing the information over to my brother. The last reply from Kev answered all my questions, thanks Kev, and i too hope every thing goes ok, I have been down this road with him, more times than i care to remember, but you have to try not to lose hope,especially when its his idea ,no one has put pressure on him ,so once more its fingers crossed. Take care every one on this board, its a brilliant place to come for help,when we dont know which way to turn,god bless u all
Good luck to your bro and hope it all works out. He's lucky to have you.
Maddy x
Maddy x
Dear Laurajo,
Bless your heart for being there for him!
Here is a list that has been shared on here multiple times (I believe by RaeRae a long time back) so I saved it to my word documents so I wouldn't have to look it up when it was asked for again. I cannot personally speak for the effectiveness of these products or any certain combination that works or shouldn't be taken. Hope it helps.
I'll keep you both in my prayers.
LIST FROM POST
When I was tapering I was still having some withdrawl symptoms. So instead of taking another pill I would substitute it for something OTC and that seemed to work for me. PLEASE DO NOT take ALL of these together. Example, you wouldn't want to take benedryl and Comtrex at the same time but I guess that is common sense. Please talk to your doctor before taking any otc medications.. Especially if you have underlying medical conditions..
Comtrex Flu therapy-- This contains Tylenol & Chlorpheniramine..They have day and night time tablets.. The night time tablets have the antihistamine in it..This treats many flu symptoms such as body aches, headaches, sore throat, fever and chills..
Motrin- 800 mgs for body aches ( I took this during the day)
Midol- Moodiness & Cramps-This contains Tylenol, Caffeine & Pyrilamine
Benedryl~ 25 mgs for sleep ( I recommend taking this 7 days or more into your detox and only if you really cannot sleep.. Could cause hang over effect and can be addicting...
Multi-viatmins- Mega Mens & Womans Ultra Mega ( GNC Store)
B-12 Sublingual Lozenges- 1,000 mcg ( Woman only need 500 mcg So split it half).
Pottasium pills~ Restless legs ( Many foods listed below contain pottasium as well. I take the 90 mg pills everyday because I don't eat a lot of foods that have pottasium in them.
GABA- Induces relaxation and sleep
Kava Kava Tea- Is a herbal root, also called kava outside Hawaii, is billed as a natural treatment for anxiety & insomnia.
Hyland's Leg Cramps with Quinine is homeopathic relief of cramps and pains in lower back and legs. They have quick dissolving tablets
Immodium AD Tablets- Do not take more than 4 in a 24 hour period.. This one will be very helpful to you if you have diarrhea..
Other helpful tips!!
Drinking lots of water & Orange juice
Gatoraide is good for hydration only if you do not have diarrhea
Hot bathes & lavander Oil
Soups & eating small meals
Other foods that contain pottasium include: Broccoli, Squash, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Banana's, Apricots, Cantaloupe, Honeydew & Potatoes..
Exercise -- Even if that means walking outside and just getting out of the house. This will help..
Bless your heart for being there for him!
Here is a list that has been shared on here multiple times (I believe by RaeRae a long time back) so I saved it to my word documents so I wouldn't have to look it up when it was asked for again. I cannot personally speak for the effectiveness of these products or any certain combination that works or shouldn't be taken. Hope it helps.
I'll keep you both in my prayers.
LIST FROM POST
When I was tapering I was still having some withdrawl symptoms. So instead of taking another pill I would substitute it for something OTC and that seemed to work for me. PLEASE DO NOT take ALL of these together. Example, you wouldn't want to take benedryl and Comtrex at the same time but I guess that is common sense. Please talk to your doctor before taking any otc medications.. Especially if you have underlying medical conditions..
Comtrex Flu therapy-- This contains Tylenol & Chlorpheniramine..They have day and night time tablets.. The night time tablets have the antihistamine in it..This treats many flu symptoms such as body aches, headaches, sore throat, fever and chills..
Motrin- 800 mgs for body aches ( I took this during the day)
Midol- Moodiness & Cramps-This contains Tylenol, Caffeine & Pyrilamine
Benedryl~ 25 mgs for sleep ( I recommend taking this 7 days or more into your detox and only if you really cannot sleep.. Could cause hang over effect and can be addicting...
Multi-viatmins- Mega Mens & Womans Ultra Mega ( GNC Store)
B-12 Sublingual Lozenges- 1,000 mcg ( Woman only need 500 mcg So split it half).
Pottasium pills~ Restless legs ( Many foods listed below contain pottasium as well. I take the 90 mg pills everyday because I don't eat a lot of foods that have pottasium in them.
GABA- Induces relaxation and sleep
Kava Kava Tea- Is a herbal root, also called kava outside Hawaii, is billed as a natural treatment for anxiety & insomnia.
Hyland's Leg Cramps with Quinine is homeopathic relief of cramps and pains in lower back and legs. They have quick dissolving tablets
Immodium AD Tablets- Do not take more than 4 in a 24 hour period.. This one will be very helpful to you if you have diarrhea..
Other helpful tips!!
Drinking lots of water & Orange juice
Gatoraide is good for hydration only if you do not have diarrhea
Hot bathes & lavander Oil
Soups & eating small meals
Other foods that contain pottasium include: Broccoli, Squash, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Banana's, Apricots, Cantaloupe, Honeydew & Potatoes..
Exercise -- Even if that means walking outside and just getting out of the house. This will help..
