Weening from opana

[Raincat]

Hi. I've been weening off of opana for a few months. I was at 20mgER twice a day and am currently down to 1.75mg IM once a day (I'm breaking a 5mg IM in quarters). I can't believe I was in such a high dose. I'm very sensitive to any substance and found while weening that my pain was controlled at just 5mg. I've been practicing yoga and meditation every day for five months and it has given me the strength for this taper and an alternative to pain management. I still feel a bit high when I take my quarter pill and I still get anxious (a bit) when it gets close to the time I take it. My question is...at this low dose...does anyone know what kind if withdrawal symptoms I'll suffer. I have klonopin if I need it. I take a klonopin every night to sleep and a maintenance for anxiety. I'm going to go drug free and rely on yoga but as you can tell I'm being kind to myself with a SLOW process. And I'm scared and stuck right now. I feel like it's silly to be afraid to let go of such a small amount but I'm scared...and for my body, I'm not sure if the amount is even small. Can anyone speak to this?

[Raincat]

Well I'm down to every other day now...

[Raincat]

You can go off of the subs, I know it. It sounds like you really want to. You can find a way. I'm getting off of everything. I don't want anything ruling my life but me...

[Raincat]

Can anyone tell me what type of withdrawal to expect coming off of 1.75mg of opana per day?

[Raincat]

Yoga has changed my life. I couldn't have let go without it...as much as I have. My doctor is supportive but...he would probably say I shouldn't have withdrawal at all at this point. I'm just looking to see if anyone has ever weened to this low amount and what they think.

[Raincat]

Thank you.

[shiphassunk]

I can really relate to being scared to jump completely, & so I continue using Suboxone for my opiate addiction. The sub saved my life & marriage a few years back, but I do get depressed over the fact that I feel like I can never it go. And after thinking about this dilemma all the time, I am guessing its because my life is still not centered around a complete recovery program. I appreciate that I am able to support my family, hold down a full time job, etc., but things like little or no sex drive are side effects, & that does affect my marriage. Anyway I can relate!

[bama88]

Hey sweetie and welcome...great job on tapering. I was on oxies for a very long time.....I dont know much about opanas. I will tell you that keep up the good work. And start thinking about aftercare now. It sounds like your detox has been somewhat easy....so just keep tapering down. We cant post about how to taper....sorry. its against the rules. Just be patient with yourself and find meetings. Ive heard opana is stronger than oxie. I dont know. Good job.....

[bama88]

Hey sweetie and welcome...great job on tapering. I was on oxies for a very long time.....I dont know much about opanas. I will tell you that keep up the good work. And start thinking about aftercare now. It sounds like your detox has been somewhat easy....so just keep tapering down. We cant post about how to taper....sorry. its against the rules. Just be patient with yourself and find meetings. Ive heard opana is stronger than oxie. I dont know. Good job.....