I'm Wired

Pain Pills
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Hello

Today is the first day for 40mgs...basically 1 pill tid. I am wired. My heart is going nuts. This is crazy. I'm almost tempted to take one of my alpraz....btw i very very very rarely take these and I really don't want to start. I mean going from one addiction to another..hell no.

Is this normal? I would almos think the opposite going on here...lack of something. Crazy, crazy, crazy....did i mention crazy?????

bc
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B.C are you alone?

Does anyone know what your trying to do?

Do you live alone?

Be Careful

Jeff
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Just you guys really. My son is here. In bed. He's 16. Should I be worried?

bc
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i was not sure what this med was so i looked it up..........

Brand Name
Apo-Alpraz

Common Name
alprazolam


How does this medication work? What will it do for me?

Alprazolam belongs to the class of medicines called benzodiazepines.

Alprazolam is used for the short term symptomatic relief of excessive anxiety, the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, or the treatment of panic disorder. It works by slowing down the brain (central nervous system).


i hope you feel better and God Bless you tonight..............
your doing great.i pray you have a beautiful life in recovery and free form the bondage of pills..............

love
thumper
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Ahh thanks Thumper. Ya,I know its a benzo, I used to use if for the odd, very odd panic attack that I would have. It just makes me sleepy, and at ease. I'm not worried about getting hooked, at all.
It is basically Zanax....no worries though
bc
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Why are you doing this without a doctor? There are meds to make the W/D

I am not understanding your strategy.

If your going to kick? Do it in a safe environment--at least work with a doctor.

And B.C why would you want to be alone as you now are nearing the end.

Jeff
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B.C Benzos used correctly are good meds. But quite addictive. Only under a doctors supervision would I suggest you continuing the taper

Sounds like your being your own doctor.

This is dangerous behaviour--JMHO

Good Luck

Jeff
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QUOTE
I'm not worried about getting hooked, at all.


You should be.
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My stragey is to get off these damn drugs... I've been tapering, quite successful I might add. Just today I feel wired. Not many know about my addiction, perhaps about 3 other then you fine ppl.

Tapering is actually working for me. I don't really need w/d meds. I said I almost feel like taking an alpraz but have not.

Do you feel i'm doing something wrong here???

bc
ps...i've had the alpraz for quite a while and i really don't like the effect other then sleep. i've been on these off and on for quite awhile and have never abused them. I have an rx for them. I know you are concerned for me. I am not going to do anything right now to mess up my progress. I promise you all that

hugs
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BC- What you are doing right is quitting and maintaining the desire to quit and sticking to it. However, Xanax is extremely dangerous and I wouldn't recommend it to ease the withdrawl from an opiate. It's extremely easy to become addicted to and extremely difficult to withdrawl from..thats all..what you don't want to do is trade a opiate addiction for a benzo addiction as I am sure you are aware but it's very easy to do..you won't even realize you are addicted to benzo's until you stop and by then it's too late.
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I know the concern Bull, and believe me i appreciate it. I just flushed the little puppies. Although I know flushing isn't great for the enviroment. But the thought is no longer on them.

bc
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You did the right thing, regardless of how hard the withdrawl from the opiate is..good for you..
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Wow are you serious. Benzos are the worst drugs around. You can have seizures coming off of them. What are you on? 40 mg of what. I would just drop the ball and go ct. I was taking 20 norcos a day and went ct. 23 days clean tonday! If I can do it anyone can. You need the desire to quit and some serious support and oi course God
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so far i 've dropped from 200mgs tid to today 40 mgs tid of oxycontin.
i feel ok..the wired part feels ok thank heavens
i have the desire
bc
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Perhaps a good exercise session will help as you withdraw further? It may relieve that wired feeling, at least temporarily.
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I think feeling wired is normal at this stage. Please monitor your blood pressure and heart rate. They can skyrocket during detox and it can be dangerous. I think you are doing great. You are sticking to a plan and taking less pills. Quitting pain pills is far less dangerous than continuing to take pain pills. Keep that in mind. It would be best if this was medically supervised, but I also know that is not always possible. Keep up the good work.
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Hi all...today is much better. Much

bc
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Good,

Hope you're on a roll of good!! (((((Hugs))))))