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[bladerunnerb]

Hello, all!  I've read many of the posts and they have led me to reconsider using my hydrocodone.  I have minor back pain, and have been taking it for about 15 months.  I take 7.5mg 5 times per day.

Today is day 1 of quitting cold turkey.  I don't have pills left to taper, and I just want to get off it.  Most of the time I take it because it prevents any pain...including headaches and any other aches.  Sometimes, to improve my mood and make me more social.

I take 10mg of Lexapro a day for anxiety.  The Lexapro is great, but it prevents the highs and lows, so to speak.  The hydrocodone allowed me to have happy times.

I have taken the day off of work and can take off work through the rest of the week.  My last pill was at 7pm last night.  So, it's only been about 16 hours but I'm already having diaherria and cramps.  My back also hurts.  

I have Xanax to use for anxiety...should I take those at night to sleep?  My legs are kind of restless right now and I have a feeling tonight is not going to be great.

Any advice?  What days will be the worst?

[bladerunnerb]

Thank you very much for the quick responses!  It means a lot to me.  I have the Xanax because I use it some nights to sleep when I have a really nerve racking meeting the next day...the Lexapro has gotten rid of all the anxiety, but sometimes before a big meeting I can't sleep.  I take no more than than 10 a month...usually 10 over 45 days.  My doctor will prescribe me 10 a month and I just take it to sleep...I really don't get any "high" off it or really enjoy it.  It just allows me to sleep on those days where the anxiety/panic is way up.  I'm still on the Lexapro and not quitting that.  Interesting, the Dr. is actually more concerned with xanax usage than the hydrocodone.  Not sure why....but I've heard the xanax can be way addictive.  For me, it's never been a drug of choice, so to speak.

I better run to the store to buy some things before I feel like I can't.  Thanks for the support...I'll check back here from time to time...it means a lot that I have people I can talk through while I go through this.  Those that havne't been there don't understand...

[road2recovery]

Congrats...you are not on a very high dosage as most, but still will have w/'ds
this is what i did.
I did all my bills, did all laudry, cleaned house, did a hugh grocery shop, got all the things i would need during detox.....
Days 3 to 5 were the worst for me...My worst was RLS....Take many hot baths..
The energy will be very low, try to fight it and move, laying in bed to me makes it worst..
REad and post as much as you can...
We are here for you
r2r

[Missy31]

I took Vic 10 about 10 a day and just quit CT, it wasn't fun and I did feel horrible. Days 2-4 were the worst for me concerning the physical WD now the mental issues are setting I am on day 6 in about in hour and I am feeling physicaly fine  from the WD all better, I have my doubts with feeling depressed and my mind saying oh you know you wanna a pill go ahead just think of how good you would feel, but I am just staying strong and am determined to beat this! Definately check out the Thomas recipe it really works, I still have lethargy and RLS still gets me at night but I know all that will soon pass aswell! Best of luck too you

[Jacqui805]

I think you're making a wise decision here.  I've said to a few people who were afraid that posting their "horror" stories that I thought besides helping some who're going through it, it may truly show what can happen and discourage others from continuing to use.  In my opinion, you'll be happier off than on.  GoingToMakeIt's right about the Immodium, just keep up with the dosing.  It will pass.  So will all the other s/s of w/d.  That being said, it is no fun, and can be wicked for some.  I have personal and professional experience with Xanax (alprazolam), and I know there are lots of mixed opinions about it's use.  Just be careful if you do use it that you do not become dependent or addicted to it.  You mention that you "have" it.  Is it something that is currently being prescribed for you, or is it some old stuff you just have around?  I think we're all different, and if you need to take something, then you need to do it.  Just be sure is all.  I did take it for some of my w/d towards the end, and do not need it now.  It can work for some, not work for others, or just replace one addiction/dependence for another.  It can be taken safely, you just need to consider your personality and track record for these types of meds. beforehand.

Best "drug" of choice for me, has been this site.

With Support,

Jacqui

[snowangels]

It has been a VERY long time since I placed a post out here, but I feel your pain most likely because I walked in those shoes of having a ruptured L4-L5 disc and used vicoprophen 7.5 up to six times a day.  Also been through Lexapro and then Celexa.  I had no problem getting rid of Lexapro or Celexa.  But I wish I could say the same for the vico- but I am living proof that you CAN withdraw c/t and that I did it while working every single day, not missing a day of work and coming home to a house with 4 children.  No rest for me here- although I CAN tell you that the LAUNDRY piled up for over a week and my dinners might have consisted of ramen noodle soup and maybe a roast if I could muster up the energy.  My biggest problem was the energy level.  And to be honest with you from MY perspective- although it has been MONTHS for me, I still suffer with a lack of energy- and I just KNOW if I took some of these peoples advice on exercising I wouldn't be as bad off- but some days it just took everything I had to get out of bed....so good luck- I wish you the best and I hope you stick with it.  For me, days 3-5 were the absolute worst, but then I was fine.  I hope this helps you.

[newmanagment]

not my drug of choice, but would like to say , welcome and glad you are here!! these people willhelp you thru it all detox, w/d's , you name it. i can offer support, say thanx for being here with us, and many prayers...