hello,
i need information to things i can do to help the w/d symptoms. my usual dose is about 20 mg. daily. thanks
Copying from the experts here: Immodium AD for stomach cramps/diarrhea ,Comtrex flu( day and night chlls), Motrin 800 mgs for muscle aches and pains, vitamin B-12 complex for lack of energy, and lots and lots of water! Hope this helps
Try drinking a lot of water. Exercise as much as possible. I know that sounds like a lot but it does help. Go to the drug store and grab the following items:
Immodium AD or Lomotil
Comtrex Flu therapy ( day and night time pills) or liquid.
Motrin- 800 mgs.
Multi-viatmins and B-12
Any kind of flu medication should help some, since you will have all the flu-symptoms!
Really all you can do is ride it out and through it. Did you run out of pills? If not did you wean down to 20 mgs... I went from 20 mgs to 5 mgs before I quit. The withdrawls didn't last that long and really weren't that bad. Quitting at 20 mgs shouldn't be all that bad either.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Ps. Stardust, I just saw your post!! Laugh out loud, the experts...Ha-Ha
I am a pro at detoxing off narcotics.. I took it as a compliment,LOL
Have a great evening. I am on my way out to dinner. Hope you find a meeting in your area. Redd will help you find one.... Rae
Immodium AD or Lomotil
Comtrex Flu therapy ( day and night time pills) or liquid.
Motrin- 800 mgs.
Multi-viatmins and B-12
Any kind of flu medication should help some, since you will have all the flu-symptoms!
Really all you can do is ride it out and through it. Did you run out of pills? If not did you wean down to 20 mgs... I went from 20 mgs to 5 mgs before I quit. The withdrawls didn't last that long and really weren't that bad. Quitting at 20 mgs shouldn't be all that bad either.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Ps. Stardust, I just saw your post!! Laugh out loud, the experts...Ha-Ha
I am a pro at detoxing off narcotics.. I took it as a compliment,LOL
Have a great evening. I am on my way out to dinner. Hope you find a meeting in your area. Redd will help you find one.... Rae
i still have 6 left. 20 mg. daily is the highest dose i have ever taken. i know this might seem like a drop in the bucket, but i still don't know what to expect.
You can expect flu-like symptoms...
Body Aches
Diarrhea
headaches
Fatigue ( lack of energy)
Yawning
sneezing
feeling like you want to jump out of your skin
restless legs.....
Insomnia
The above OTC medications I mentioned should help!! Also Midol helped me a lot with the moodiness..Chances are you will be irritated easily....
If you have six pills left split them in half and take when needed only...
Good luck, the pain won't last forever, I promise! Your looking at about 1 week. Try and take it one day at a time...and take lots of HOT bathes....Rae
Body Aches
Diarrhea
headaches
Fatigue ( lack of energy)
Yawning
sneezing
feeling like you want to jump out of your skin
restless legs.....
Insomnia
The above OTC medications I mentioned should help!! Also Midol helped me a lot with the moodiness..Chances are you will be irritated easily....
If you have six pills left split them in half and take when needed only...
Good luck, the pain won't last forever, I promise! Your looking at about 1 week. Try and take it one day at a time...and take lots of HOT bathes....Rae
Rae- that was funny I saw that we posted at the same time. Well you guys are experts more so than someone who has never gone through it! That info is all going to come in very handy for myself the next few days. Thanks for the encouragement with the meetings. I just haven't been successful in finding one I felt really truly comfortable at yet. Have a great night!!!
Withdrawal from 20 mg daily shouldn't be bad at all. If you have 6 left now, try taking like 10 mg today, 5 mg tomorrow, 2.5 the next two days, then it will be a little bit easier. I was taking as much as 120 mg daily, and I detoxed on Suboxone. You shouldn't have it too bad though.
God Bless and hope you feel better!
God Bless and hope you feel better!
Sorry I lost count. If you have (6) 5mg tabs, try 10 today, 5 mg for a few days, then 2.5 mg a day til they're gone. It might make things easier for you.
CMV,
Just wanted to let you know my point of view: Everyone's addiction is a drop in the bucket as compared to someone else. Meaning, that no matter how much or little you take, there is always someone out there who has taken or is taking more than you. THIS DOES NOT MATTER. This does not make anyone's problem more or less serious to them, or to anyone who wants to support you. I am quitting c/t, normally taking around 70 mg of hydro a day (about 9-10, 7.5 mg tabs a day). Don't feel like your intake is "minor", any intake is abuse when taken. I just got on here yesterday, and have had so much wonderful advice, suggestions, and people who will listen, which is especially important when you can't tell those around you.
A :)
Just wanted to let you know my point of view: Everyone's addiction is a drop in the bucket as compared to someone else. Meaning, that no matter how much or little you take, there is always someone out there who has taken or is taking more than you. THIS DOES NOT MATTER. This does not make anyone's problem more or less serious to them, or to anyone who wants to support you. I am quitting c/t, normally taking around 70 mg of hydro a day (about 9-10, 7.5 mg tabs a day). Don't feel like your intake is "minor", any intake is abuse when taken. I just got on here yesterday, and have had so much wonderful advice, suggestions, and people who will listen, which is especially important when you can't tell those around you.
A :)
