Hi Danny,
I am currently on day 5 of my withdrawls off of hydrocodone. I was taking about 20 to 25 10mg. pills every day. This is definately not the first time I have gone through withdrawls from this drug, or any other drug for that matter. I am just going to tell you what I have found works best for me. If I were you i would get rid of your remaining pills and go cold turkey. I have found through way too much experience that when I try to taper down I get almost the same symptoms and they last through the whole tapering process. The symptoms from hydro are nothing compaired to xanax. My symptoms from xanax lasted around 3 weeks and then I still checked myself into rehab because I was taking anything else i could find to help me cope. I have also tried the methadone clinic. I stayed on methadone for about a year and found that withdrawls from methadone seemed to be much worse than that of hydro, and last about 5 times longer. Being on my 5th day off of hydro I can definitely tell things are getting better. The first two days I hardly got any sleep at all and had to soak in a hot bath 3 or 4 times a day. The part that bothers me the most is the insomnia and the pains through my body. Now in my 5th day I hardly have any discomfort at all. I found that Aleve works fairly well for the pains and about 3 benadryl help the insomnia a little. Last night I finally got a good nights sleep and I feel that in a couple of days my symptoms will be completely gone. The best advise I can give you is get rid of your pills and around your third or fourth day, when you are feeling a little better, get off of your couch or out of your bed and get a little exercise. It will do wonders.
do not be scared. these boards enable you to make withdrawal less painful.
The toughest part of withdrawal is being able to get a GOOD DOC--but I spent 2 days on the phone until i found one. Do you have health insurance?
The toughest part of withdrawal is being able to get a GOOD DOC--but I spent 2 days on the phone until i found one. Do you have health insurance?
jweat- thanks. I still have to taper. The Xanax weighs on my mind and it was really rough. I felt ok this morning, but as the day has worn on, it has gtten worse. It is no 3:30 and I only took one today, so I'm going to take another 1/2 in a little bit and keep it to 3 today. I definately don't have a psychological need. It's purely physical. I don't know if my patch had anything to do with this either.
digital- Thanks too...this board has actualyl been helping alot.
Anyone else? I need you input and encouragement to get through this..and more important, your advise!
digital- Thanks too...this board has actualyl been helping alot.
Anyone else? I need you input and encouragement to get through this..and more important, your advise!
Danny
I feel like I'm in the same situation you are.I have been taking the same amount but for about a year. I have been taking hydro for back pain but 3 to 4 days ago I ran out and started feeling all the symptoms so I decided enough was enough. Where I normally take about three to five a day I have only taken half that amount and I also feel terrible. I realized I did not need to take this stuff anymore so I'm trying to taper..Any suggestions on what to do, am i doing the right thing? I also have been taking x for about four or five months and need to get off this crap also. So do not feel like you are alone because you are not. Please hang in there and if you or anyone else can help me with suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. I am a very strong willed person but I am fearfull I cannot make it through this and I'm scared. Any encouragement would be welcomed.
Trying Hard
I feel like I'm in the same situation you are.I have been taking the same amount but for about a year. I have been taking hydro for back pain but 3 to 4 days ago I ran out and started feeling all the symptoms so I decided enough was enough. Where I normally take about three to five a day I have only taken half that amount and I also feel terrible. I realized I did not need to take this stuff anymore so I'm trying to taper..Any suggestions on what to do, am i doing the right thing? I also have been taking x for about four or five months and need to get off this crap also. So do not feel like you are alone because you are not. Please hang in there and if you or anyone else can help me with suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. I am a very strong willed person but I am fearfull I cannot make it through this and I'm scared. Any encouragement would be welcomed.
Trying Hard
Trying- While I feel really bad coming of vic's, my advice to you is STOP the Xanax now, even if you still take the Vicodin. I would not wish Xanax on my worst enemy. Not only did I go through a painful withdrawl, but it messes with your head at the same time. This is the best way I could describe coming off Xanax: Xanax is a drug that "masks" reality. Your emotions, sights, sounds, taste are all diminished. So when you quit (if you are addicted), all those senses are multiplied 1000 times. All your fears, all your sights, all sounds, all taste, everything. It's kind of like a blind person who has never had sight all of a sudden being able to see. The sensory is overloaded. It's very hard to handle. Mentally way harder than physically, and it's not a craving for the pills. It is definately pshycotic. It's horrible. I mean, this Vic stuff IS bad, believe me. But the more pressing issue for you IMHO is the Xanax. STOP it now. Before you get in too deep. I was on it 7 years. Also, make sure you have a Doctor help you. This is a living hell...everyone....please talk Trying and me through this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trying, also...did you start taking more Vic than prescribed? I was 5 a day, and started taking 6 and am running out. Also, my idiot sister-in-law stole about 25 from me (in my medicine chest) and insurance won't refill yet. I would fell better if I knew I could taper off more slowly. I only have about 8 left and insurance won't cover until Sunday or Monday at the earliest...anyone..any opinions for me and "Trying"?
Danny, are you trying to stop, or just make it until Sunday when you can refill? Just asking because it kind of changes the nature of the advice you may be seeking. M.
None-Absoutely trying to stop, but I have to taper it and am afraid of the w/d...I went c/t on Xanax and was messed up for 3 weeks..I hate this feeling...I'm sticking to my three today (and I have more and could get more if I wanted. My will power is pretty strong)..and going to 2 1/2 tomorrow...it seems like when I wake up is the worse...followed by mid-afternoon..maybe the adrenaline from waking up is no help..also, I usually have coffee when I wake up, and that is probably bad..but to answer your question, since my Xanax scare, there is NOTHING I want to be depenent on...
all..it's 8:00pm and i've had 1 1/2 today...cheer me on!..(i will take one before I go to sleep)..maybe I can hit 2 1/2 for the day instead of 3
Danny,
That is fantastic news. I have only taken one today and do not feel I need another at all. We can do this if we stay positive, ask the man upstairs for guidence, and most importantly believe in ourselves. I figured out that I was more addicted to my wife and kids than I was the pills and that will help me. Keep up the hard work!
Trying
That is fantastic news. I have only taken one today and do not feel I need another at all. We can do this if we stay positive, ask the man upstairs for guidence, and most importantly believe in ourselves. I figured out that I was more addicted to my wife and kids than I was the pills and that will help me. Keep up the hard work!
Trying
Hi Danny-
You are definately right to stay away from the Xanax if possible. I have been on them for nearly 20 years for severe panic disorder, so, unfortunately, I dont have a chice in the matter.
Sounds like you are doing good with the tapering. I wish I wouldve had that control. I'm on Day 3 of WDs. At one point I was taking 25 10mg percocets a day!!!! I did WD off of it. Stayed clean for 6 weeks, then screwed up, figuring 1 pill, then 2, then well totally out of control again. I feel like the biggest screw up on earth and stupidest to boot. I feel like **it, but thats to be expected. I came clean with my doc and am now cut off from all narcotics
Hang in there Danny, I think you will do just fine. Just do not get hooked on xanax again - that would be a turn for the worst - I think you know this.
You have alot of support here. Thats what this board is for. Keep posting and keep coming back. take care.
Love,
Marie
You are definately right to stay away from the Xanax if possible. I have been on them for nearly 20 years for severe panic disorder, so, unfortunately, I dont have a chice in the matter.
Sounds like you are doing good with the tapering. I wish I wouldve had that control. I'm on Day 3 of WDs. At one point I was taking 25 10mg percocets a day!!!! I did WD off of it. Stayed clean for 6 weeks, then screwed up, figuring 1 pill, then 2, then well totally out of control again. I feel like the biggest screw up on earth and stupidest to boot. I feel like **it, but thats to be expected. I came clean with my doc and am now cut off from all narcotics
Hang in there Danny, I think you will do just fine. Just do not get hooked on xanax again - that would be a turn for the worst - I think you know this.
You have alot of support here. Thats what this board is for. Keep posting and keep coming back. take care.
Love,
Marie
Thanks Marie! I stayed to my 2 1/2 yesterday and woke up this morning feeling like crap, but I continue. Bad headache, that "electric" feeling, some anxiety..I would never take Xanax again..even if someone had a gun to my head..that is the worse..I had anxiety, but it went nuts! I'll continue but right now I feel like I want to die!
Trying-GREAT! Let's do this together!
HELP!
People..can I really be addicted to Vic's after 1 1/2 months or is this all in my mind? I'm going through hell. I've only taken one today..and only took 2 1/2 yesterday..down from my 5-6 a day..I feel terrible...any help or suggestions?
Honestly danny? I think you're prolonging your "withdrawal" state unnecessarily. You weren't doing that much, for that long, for you to worry too much about just flushing the pills now that you're down to 2 a day. See how you feel on the other side of it. And there probably is a bit of mental obsessiveness that's causing more drama than is warranted....these pills can do that to you, for sure. This is just my opinion, which I wouldn't otherwise be giving but for your continued request for reponses (and absence thereof). Good luck to you. You should feel proud of what you're doing, and the fact that you're catching it so early. M.
None- I'm getting responses. I'm just looking for advice. I went c/t with Xanax, which was way worse. However, I can't stand this feeling. It has to be somewhat mental, who knows...but I've been cutting down big time in a short time frame. It was Sunday I think when I took a whole 5, and now I am down to two (hopefully) and then down to one and then to none! I just feel horrible!
None-why are you so harsh..I'm trying!
Danny,
Great going on lowering your dose today! You have to be proud of yourself.By reading all of the post so far there seems to be one conclusions and that is that everyone is different and which ever way works for you then do it. I also started last sunday and did about what you are doing and I really do feel alot better today than yesterday and hopefully I'll say the same tomorrow. I flushed all mine this morning and have only had .5 mg of x this morning and I feel okay. I know its not over but everyday that we go without is another day closer to having it all again. This is doable, so do not forget that. Like you said, we'll do this together. I went and road my bike for a couple of miles last night and went to work today so maybe I'm getting better. I still do not feel great but I do not crave anything nor do i want too. Keep it up we'll make it
Trying Hard
Great going on lowering your dose today! You have to be proud of yourself.By reading all of the post so far there seems to be one conclusions and that is that everyone is different and which ever way works for you then do it. I also started last sunday and did about what you are doing and I really do feel alot better today than yesterday and hopefully I'll say the same tomorrow. I flushed all mine this morning and have only had .5 mg of x this morning and I feel okay. I know its not over but everyday that we go without is another day closer to having it all again. This is doable, so do not forget that. Like you said, we'll do this together. I went and road my bike for a couple of miles last night and went to work today so maybe I'm getting better. I still do not feel great but I do not crave anything nor do i want too. Keep it up we'll make it
Trying Hard
Trying- Like I said, don't quit the X on your own. You need a Doc to do that. I was at 3mg a day for a long time and coming off them was horrible. Yes, this is bad...really bad with the Vic's but nothing compared to X. I've even thought about 3-4 days of detox at a med facility for the Vic's. So far, I'm doing it alone. The X will actually help you in the vic thing..it will calm you and prevent some of the w/d's. I HAD to go in for detox for the X's though..four days..really rough..then 3 weeks of hell...so be careful with the X..don't take more than ordered and keep your Doc informed....he (she) will help you...I'm with you though..the Vic's are hard too..but we must carry on! GOD BLESS!
