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scared of withdrawals

I have been on prescribed morphine for a year ,my dose was 30 mg twice a day, now dr said have to come off , so he reduced it to 30mg once a day for a week then he will reduce to 15mg a day, i dont have addiction feelings i have more of the tolerance , do you think i will still have bad withdrawals
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I to was scared of withdrawal. Blah, it wasn't pleasant, but it was that bad. I thought it was going to be this awful event. I had to stay close to the restroom for 8days.. It's been a year and I don't even remember it. I to used for3 years.. Do it now instead of later.. Bananas was my best friend & my ipad
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2107676 tn?1388973859
Hi there
Everyone is different so you may not have withdrawals.  If you do, tell your doctor and ask for something to help you through.
I think he is tapering you too fast but if you aren't feeling poorly then maybe he's right.
Don't be afraid to tell him if you think it's too fast.
I think every doctor should have to go through withdrawal to know what it's like lol.  
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Hi Luallen & welcome.  Like you i worried about the wd's for a bit before i actually did it.  I went CT after being on hydro (10/325) for 3-4 years...i dont even remember.  I was taking more than you daily in hydro form for at least 2 years.  

The WD's the 1st few days are not pleasant but check out the Thomas Recipe & hit the store before you quit. I told myself "you have the flu"...im on day 10 and feeling much better.  The mental aspect takes a little longer.  YOU CAN DO THIS.  This site is great for talking out loud basically & getting some support and information.

were all here for ya.....
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Well i am on 30mg now for 3 days , went from 60mg for about a year, ill be going to 15mg in a couple mor  days, no sign of withdrawals yet doing good, back is having some pressure.
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Well i am on 30mg now for 3 days  , have been on 60mg for a year, no sign of withdrawals yet. Ill be going to 15 mg in a couple more days, any chance i might not get the bad withdrawals
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1855076 tn?1337115303
That's a very big drop.  A taper should be slow.  Ask your doctor if he will slow it down.
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5347058 tn?1381188426
Hi there and welcome! Regardless of whether you are addicted or dependent you will have the withdrawals. The difference comes after the detox. If you are dependent, then you will be able to move on and not suffer from the obsessive thoughts and cravings that come from addiction. Only you can determine if you are dependent or addicted. Either way, this is a great community full of support, encouragement, and advice. Stick around and keep posting. If you let us know what  symptoms you are having, we can offer different things that might help to ease your suffering. You can do this!! There are countless folks who have made it through detox and gone on to live a healthy, happy, and clean life. Good luck to you! Please stick around, take care, and try to keep your head up.
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