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Did anyone wean off percs and have less WD?

Just wondering if anyone out there weaned down on percs successfully and had less WD then going cold turkey? I know everyone says u will have WD no matter what but I want to hear from anyone thT did the taper way and how they were at the end. I was taking 12-15 10/325 percs a day. I'm down to 9-11 percs a day. I know it doesn't seem like a bug change but I'm much more conscious of when I take them and how much. I have to fight the urge but I know I must. Ty in advance for any help
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Thanks. I did feel relieved once I told my mom and one if my dr. I don't want to go the suboxone route. I hear it's so addicting and just wld rather b done w this to b honest. I was foolishly thinking I cld taper down to 2-3 a day but I am sure it's not possible. I've been taking these for over a year and addicted/dependent for a good 6 months. I have not resorted to getting off the streets yet ( only cuz I wouldn't even know where to go) . I always have a script or two but have to fo go to diff dr and diff pharmacy and know when it will go thru the insurance and wen it won't. Amazing, if I'd of put this much effort into schooling or cleaning my house, my life wld be so different. I guess after I loss my dad at the age of 64, I just hid my sadness and pain w the drugs. It was so easy to pop a Cple pills and not stress for a lil bit. I am thinking of going to a NA mtg but don't know if I have to be drug free b4 I go
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Yea, my whole deal was a secret but when I did come clean to my wife and parents it was a huge load off. Helped with my anxiety about it all. Totally agree about the thinking that all your schemes and lies are so clever but we all do it. Maybe just go with the taper but if your feeling terrible during the taper just give it some thought. If your miserable during it just get it over with and be done. Good luck.
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Thanks so much. I have enough pills I think to do it. I actually dis split them in bags . I just confessed to my mom and gave her daily bags to give me. Unfortunately I didn't tell her how many I was taking a day (10-15) because she wld freak I think so I put 8 in each bags and have some here . I've been really pretty good at keeping to 9-10 a day ( less then what I was taking b4) every few days I'm going to lessen it by 1-2 a day. Sound like I'm prolonging it doesn't it? Idk. ? I just know when I'm doing it this way I seem to feel more in control. I currently have a full script and another one ready. It's amazing how creative I've gotten over the past few months. I'm not proud but thought I was original until I started reading posts here. I was going to confess to my hubby tonight cuz I feel so alone w this secret but I'm afraid he will be angry and throw it out there if we have a fight. I also have a 12 year old that overhears everything ! I just want to be in control again. Ty guys!!!
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I wasn't necessarily saying don't taper. I just meant if you have the willpower and the means(supply) to do it then go for it. I just know that I couldn't have done it with a full script sitting there. That's just me I guess. But I'm also saying that a taper might make the hardcore wds a little more tolerable but your gonna feel bad for a longer period of time. It's kinda like ripping a bandage off quickly or just slowly easing it off. Whatever floats your boat I just know for me the "get the pain over as fast as I can" method felt right and so far so good(46 days). I wish you the best of luck and however you decide to go about it just be strong mentally.
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Don't beat yourself up.  This has happened to people from all walks of life.  I know what you mean about having a family to tend to.  Is there anyone who can hold you pills for you and give them to you when needed?  When I did it, I would figure the amount I was going to take for the day, divide it into 2 different doses, and take 1 in the AM and 1 near bedtime.  Remember, this only worked for me years ago.  I have tried to taper many times since and just keep screwing it up.  If you feel like slipping, maybe remind yourself what you have on the line and how will you explain to your kids whats wrong with you if you screw it up.  It sounds to me like you have a good shot at pulling a taper off.
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Thanks for the input. I really can't handle major WD. It's happ to me when I've run out and it's awful. I feel like I'm crawling out of my skin. I can't sleep, can't function and I have two kids thT need me and I can't take off work. I missed a lit recently due to my dad passing and my baby was hospitalized w pnumonia. So hell for a few days isn't an option. I am determined and know it will take a while if I taper slowly. I am scared but angry at myself for letting this happen.
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I must add that I weened for about 1 1/2 months so it was a long tapper from about 10 per day.  I 100% remember no WD but being bored.  But that was vicodin and only 10 per day at the beginning of my 5 year ride.  I know everyone says they are the same WD but for me, oxycodone WD is far worse then hyrdocodone.  I also got up to 18-20 perks per day and was pretty much out of control when I would get a script.  No chance for me to ween.  I also added in 1-2 oxycontin 40mg per day.  I am 100% certain no matter how, if I could, taper, I would have some WD.  You have reduced it and any reduction is a positive.  If you can keep reducing it you will have a much easier WD period.  Keep us posted on how your doing, I really want to hear how it works out for you and I hope it works well.  
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You have to have a **** load of willpower to taper off that. I wouldn't have been able. I tried to taper and I was miserable. It just prolonged the whole thing. If u have the means to taper u can try it but you'll go through wds no matter what. I just said screw it after 1 week of a small taper. I had a script waiting for me too. If ya really want to quit then just do it and get the 3-5 day hell over with. If ya taper it could be a longer period of hell
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About 4 to 4 1/2 years ago, I weened down from probably about 8-10 per day of vicodin ES.  I did it very slowly and the only WD I had was being bored.  Of course I went back into it and last, my addiction was up to 18-20 perks per day with no chance of weening.  I tried several times but always failed.  That's not to say you can't do it because there are plenty of people who have done it.  Good luck to you, I'm rooting for you.
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