T1 withdrawal

[em541]

I have been taking around 30 to 40 per day or 240 to 320mg. I have started withdrawal by cutting down for the last 8 or 10 days. I am down to 2 per day now and still suffering symptoms.

Taking 1 helps me get through the day even though the symptoms persist just a little easier to take.

If I can keep it at 1 or 2 for 24 hours will I get over the symptoms?

I am traveling shortly and I will not have access which should help finish my detox.

Tks all

[em541]

Thanks for the advice. I am going to try your advice and not try any more tapering. Haven't taken T1 today so don't have hardly any in my system.

If this deals with the anxiety I will stay off and be gone on my trip out of temptation.

Rgds

[cathy5841]

get some immodium and some 5htp...the 5 htp is for anxiety and is over the counter...or if you cant find that sam-e is good for aniety...you will be set to go...

[em541]

I am down to one per day haven't touched one in 25 hours at least. These are 8mg codeine which are over the counter in Canada,

My only problem is that I have to leave in the am and will be driving for at least 3days. I am just worried about anxiety and if I may get severe symptons as I was taking 30 or 40 pills a day up ontil 10 days ago and have tapered down rapidly.

Tks

[cathy5841]

if i am reading correctly it has 1mg of codiene???  and you are taking 1-2 per day.  ct should not be a problem st all.  i am worried about the amt of tylenol you had been taking..you should have your liver checked.  if i were you i would just not take anymore...on that low dose if you get the aminos and thomas recipe stuff you should be fine....get this done...you will be glad  you did.

[em541]

OTC t1's (Tylenol and codeine). They are available at any drugstore in canada in the 8mg form. I am only worried about possible safety issues and anxiety. The trip I am going on is the most important thing I have ever done for personal reasons and I am in my 50's.

Really appreciate any opinions.

Without wanting to sound foolhardy, I am not worried about going backwards due to circumstances.

Tks

[cathy5841]

what kind of pills are you on?  the only 8 mg pills i know of are suboxone...and dont go c/t off that...the w/ds are awful...fill me in on what kind of pills you are on.

[em541]

Should I go from tapering off to ct on a 3 or 4 day trip.

Thanks for the replies and support. I seem to be getting better every day. I only took one yesterday and am not feeling too bad today. - a little sweaty, mild headache, shaky and the runs still. I haven't taken anything yet today and am debating.

My biggest concern is hitting the road for a cross county drive tomorrow. I have been cutting down for 10 days and took maybe 6 last Thursday at the most than 5, 4 etc. These are only 8mg each. so down to almost nothing.

Really appreciate the support and I feel foolish asking advice or worrying about this when I was a chronic alcoholic etc from 15 to almost 26. My age is double that now.

Regards & Tks

[cathy5841]

great job on the taper...something to be proud of.   i agree with the c/t theory.  i was on that dose of oxy and just stopped c/t..i could not taper, if i had them itook them.  it took about a week and the major symptoms were much better.  however sleep was slow to return.   are you getting any aftercare???

[Cavimom]

I agree,  Tapering will make you feel better for THAT day BUT with  Cold Turkey  you have your w/d and in about 7 days you fell so much better!  I am day 10 now and I feel like I never even took any before in my life... I feel GOOD and I actually SLEPT 9-5 lastnight.. YEAH!!  Hang in there and if you HAVE to travel maybe you should wait till you get back home to go OFF of them... JMO though.  Your gonna feel like dog dodo for about 5-6 days then its all uphill from there in my experience.. but its different for everyone.  The fact that you only take 1 or 2 a day now is VERY helpful for when you just STOP... Your body will hate you for a short time ...... Fell better and keep us informed... Good Luck

[coconuts27]

When you taper like you are, youre still going to have symptoms. I found that the easiest way was cold turkey. Then the symptoms are there for a few days, and after that it gets better. If I were you, I would stop taking them all together, go cold turkey, and after you get past the first week youll feel much better.