Does anyone know why methadone isn't used to take away withdrawal symtoms during withdrawal from hydrocodone? I took 10mgs of methadone this morning and 30mgs of hydrocone over the course of the day----I'm totally freaked out . I know I'm screwing up. Everyone else that talks about getting clean seems to be taking sub or going cold turkey. I don't have access to sub and I get sick and can't work going CT. I have tried to taper and started using more. I can't control it . If I take methadone through the weekend and completely stop the lorcet will I still have withdrawals on Monday? Please help. I have a horrible head ache and I feel like I'm going to die also my pupils are small----Is there anyone there?????
Renee,
I think the reason is that methadone is actually harder to quit then hydro, at least thats what I have heard.
Best Regards,
Tom
I think the reason is that methadone is actually harder to quit then hydro, at least thats what I have heard.
Best Regards,
Tom
RENEE, HI HON...I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT YOU TOOK BUT JUST READ THIS..IT IS ALL I CAN OFFER YOU AND THE LORD WILL SEND SOMEONE TO YOU SOON TO HELP
DEAR LORD, RENEE IS HURTING AND CONFUSED AND SICK RIGHT NOW. LORD YOU ARE THE GREAT PHYSICIAN AND SO PLEASE HEAL HER RIGHT NOW. KEEP HER SAFE AND CALM THE STORM INSIDE OF HER RIGHT NOW. AND JESUS, PLEASE SEND SOMEONE RIGHT AWAY TO HELP HER. BELIEVE IT RENEE...ASK HIM TO HEAL YOU RIGHT NOW. DIANE
DEAR LORD, RENEE IS HURTING AND CONFUSED AND SICK RIGHT NOW. LORD YOU ARE THE GREAT PHYSICIAN AND SO PLEASE HEAL HER RIGHT NOW. KEEP HER SAFE AND CALM THE STORM INSIDE OF HER RIGHT NOW. AND JESUS, PLEASE SEND SOMEONE RIGHT AWAY TO HELP HER. BELIEVE IT RENEE...ASK HIM TO HEAL YOU RIGHT NOW. DIANE
renee, i am day 9 here on ct wds. i made it thru and i do understand your job however if there is way to get some time off, i would highly suggest it. you dont want to get caught up in the methadone problem, its alot harder to come off on. make up your mind and just get this done, it wont last forever and you will feel so much better once this nightmare is over you will start feeling alive again. methadone to get off a lortab is really not the way you want to go, just breath and take a day at a time. we are here for you
{{{hugs}}}
carol
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carol
Renee
If sub is not an option then you need to taper down. This is very difficult to do on your own. I couldn't. If I had them i took them. Do you have anyone to help you through this? Someone to hold them for you so you can gradually taper. The lower the level you get to the less difficult it will be. Notice I didn't say the easier it will be. You can do this. Just keep thinking how good you will feel when these things do not control your life anymore..
Frank
I have a few suggestions. First,Throw the methadone in the toliet bowl and flush it. If you took 30 mgs of hydro today try taking 25 mgs tomorrow. Then in 5-7 days go to 20 mgs of hydro. Try and wean down 5 mgs every 5-7 days until you get to 5 mgs a day and quit. Stock up on all the OTC medications and suck it up for about 1 week. If that's not an option save 2-3 methadone pills cut them in half and take them if the withdrawls become unbearable.Only if you are in total discomfort.Methadone is higly addictive and is a much stronger narcotic than vicodin. If you think you are having a hard time detoxing from Vicodin you haven't seen anything yet.. Just wait until you get started on methadone for a few weeks you are sure to be in HELL. Trust me on this one. Methadone withdrawl is a near death experience, I have been there done them both and there is no comparison. Methadone is a wicked evil withdrawl... Nothing like vicodin.Good luck, Rae
I understand your desperation...don't switch to methadone..it is harder to get off than norco.
If you can't get sub, then you need to wean, and then take time off for withdrawls...
I went to inpatient..is that an option? I know it sound scary and overwhelming, but whatever stage you are at in this addiction, you might want to consider it.
Good luck, and your pupils are small because of the opiates...
Kerry
If you can't get sub, then you need to wean, and then take time off for withdrawls...
I went to inpatient..is that an option? I know it sound scary and overwhelming, but whatever stage you are at in this addiction, you might want to consider it.
Good luck, and your pupils are small because of the opiates...
Kerry
Renee,
You have got a lot of great advice here take it. If tapering isn't something you feel you can do on your own than give you pills to someone you trust. They can give you exactly what you need everyday. Set a taper schedule and stick to it. You can do this and you will survive the hydro withdrawl. I am living proof. Take care. Hang in there~ Rae
Ps. DO NOT TAKE THE METHADONE AND HYDRO TOGETHER. BAD COMBINATION!
You have got a lot of great advice here take it. If tapering isn't something you feel you can do on your own than give you pills to someone you trust. They can give you exactly what you need everyday. Set a taper schedule and stick to it. You can do this and you will survive the hydro withdrawl. I am living proof. Take care. Hang in there~ Rae
Ps. DO NOT TAKE THE METHADONE AND HYDRO TOGETHER. BAD COMBINATION!
Bumping for Renee! Hope you are feeling better today. Keep us posted. Rae