Lortab

[JDub26]

Ok I'm 27 years old, My dr first put me on Lortab 10mg when I was 21 after having a complete hysterectomy. After the first two weeks then he took me off of them. I then later that year hurt my back and went to an orthapitic surgen which gave me Lortab 5/500mg. Now 6 years later Im still taking Lortab but Im taking 10/500mg plus Im taking 6 which is the max a day that you can take. I can't go a day without them now if I do I'm very sick. There is days that I don't even hurt. Well almost 2 years ago I started snorting the pills cause it would hit me quicker. They just make me feel normal now I dont get high or even feel good now. My life was much better before I started taking the damn things, and it truely has made my life go down hill. I'm sick of living like this, I'm tired of waking up every day and having to snort one just to get up out of the bed. And if I dont have one then I cant even go thru a day without laying around looking for one to make me just feel normal. So I'm completely fed up with it and I dont want to take any more, I want my life back before drugs. So I took my last one and got rid of the rest so I wouldnt pick them back up. Last time I tried to quit I threw up, had the runs, had high temp, restless leg syndrom, and cried like a damn baby. I know I will do the same but I have set up an appointment to start suboxin in two days so I have them two days till I can get some help with this. Is there something I can do to help with the withdrawals? Please Help if you can, Thank you soooo much. I want my life back

[cathy5841]

i agree with jeff.  if you have to wait 2 days anyway thats 2 days behind you.  before taking sub be sure you do your research.  in the health pages there are tips for w/ds, but there is also a page with our readers experiences with sub.  good luck and keep posting.

[struggling_college_student]

I personally would try to quit cold turkey and avoid just switching your addiction to the sub.  Your dose was really not too high so I know you should be out of w/ds in about a week.  I was taking 10-15 10 mg Norcos a day and quit cold turkey 12 days ago.  I feel so alive now its awesome.  I hope you stick with this and we will all be here to help and support you as you start your climb to the top of this mountain!!  Good luck!!

Jeff

[merrymaria]

I would call your doctor too...read the health pages here.  have you heard of the thomas recioe?  also try to excercise a bit and take hot baths or showers.  it helps so much.  good luck to you...maria

[worried878]

I would try calling like mentioned...doctors do not want to leave u there to suffer..not as a rule...seems as tho ur name is familiar?

[GA Guy]

You can try calling your Sub doc and telling him that you're having to wait two days before your appointment. Many Sub doctors will prescribe a couple of medications to get you through to the appointment. Clonidine is a blood pressure medication that helps with withdrawals. Also, he may prescribe a benzo to help with anxiety. Try calling him, most doctors are there to help.