hydrocodone withdrawl

[search652]

I have read some posting on hydrocodone withdrawl. The super flu like symptoms is very accurate. I have had the chills, shakes, and throwing up feeling. Just looking at food makes me ill. I have hardly gotten out of bed for 2 days. I have taken 2 hydrocodone pills and it helped out. I am going to taper down so I hopefully can avoid going through the hard core withdrawl. I can't afford to take off too much work. I have taken hydrocodone for several years but kept it around 4 to 5 a day. I think the fact that I have taken it for so many years may be the biggest issue. I am very grateful for this web site. It has given me insight into what to expect and encouragement from those who have succeeded.

[IBKleen]

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[Myshadowhelp]

We have very similar uses anywhere from 2-5 per day.  I too feel a sense of sadness as if I have lost a friend. I have taken 1 10mg hydro for the last couple of days. I know I should go CT but not ready yet.  A few recommendations that I would make is to drink Ginger ale and try to get out of the house everyday at least for an hour. Best wishes

[cocobeanlisa]

You will be fine, and it sounds like a great plan.
Your habit was not that high, maybe your should do 3 a day
for 4 to 5 days than drop to 2 pills after 4 days drop to 1 pill.
and maybe stay at 1 pill for a week.  This should keep the
w/d's pretty much at bay, and you should be able to function.

Hang in there and any questions please ask, also check
out the  thoma receipe and amnio acids, that helped me agreat
deal.

coco

[Sunnyd210]

Hi I was at 4-5 pills for years before that I was up to at least 7-9 a day but I had a scare and tried to stay somewhat to how they were prescribed. What strength pills were u taking. At the end I was down to 3 10mg pills then I went on a very low dose of methadone for a month. I had my ups and downs for about a month but I would have to say the 1st week was the worst for me.

[broknbck]

You do not have an extreme high habit, so maybe your withdrawl will not be so long.

It is also common to feel real depressed or blue. So if this comes- just know that it is from the drugs and will pass too.

I tappered before i quit and found that was much easier.