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wanna stop
I wanna.stop I don't know what to do.I been taking 10 mg Norco for.like 8 years 3 to 4 @ a time.every 3 to four hrs I wanna stop do I.go.to a.doctor n ask.for.help??? Pls help
Oh yes, my mistake on reading comprehension. Sorry about that... I'm really not trying to diminish anything, rather my intention was not to go running to the doctor where they'd likely just put you on subs or methadone for something that really just needs a taper or a cold turkey. Please disregard my first and second paragraph.
So 3-4 10mgs times 4-5 times per day equals 150-200ish mgs per day, just to be clear... Eight years of use is a large factor to take into account too, plus age and physical condition (we don't have that info yet though). That is a good sized dose so have a think about which route you want to take as far as CT or tapering. I'd still run screaming if they try to put you on a program also. Check the pistol and don't take the shotgun so to speak.
If cold turkey is too much try tapering down to a dose of 10-20mgs and jump Wannastp. Some more information would be helpful as far as reasons for use etc. We can't give schedules but it's not exactly rocket science either. Just reduce your dose regularly, giving yourself enough time to feel stabilised on the new dose before dropping another increment.
So 3-4 10mgs times 4-5 times per day equals 150-200ish mgs per day, just to be clear... Eight years of use is a large factor to take into account too, plus age and physical condition (we don't have that info yet though). That is a good sized dose so have a think about which route you want to take as far as CT or tapering. I'd still run screaming if they try to put you on a program also. Check the pistol and don't take the shotgun so to speak.
If cold turkey is too much try tapering down to a dose of 10-20mgs and jump Wannastp. Some more information would be helpful as far as reasons for use etc. We can't give schedules but it's not exactly rocket science either. Just reduce your dose regularly, giving yourself enough time to feel stabilised on the new dose before dropping another increment.
Hi and welcome!
We are all here to support and help no matter how you decide to get off the pills. I can tell you a few things.
1. I was on opiates for a long, long time over 10 years and this wonderful group helped me through the withdrawals.
2. It isn't easy for a while...but it is SO worth it.
If you have a doctor who will work for you on a taper that's terrific but you need to think deep down if a taper will work for you. Most of us detox CT because we just can't keep our hands off the pills. The rare times tapering is successful is when you have someone you trust holding the pills and handing them out exactly how the tapering plan is fixed.
No matter what you decide to do we are here for you. Let us know...there are many ways to help with symptoms of withdrawal. We can't get rid of them but we can help ease them. I sometimes think God does not want us to have an easy way out so we remember what it was like (Lord knows once was enough to convince me to never, ever have to do that again).
Let us know what you decide to do...and if you read other postings please don't scare yourself to death. You will read of relatively decent detoxing and you will read about some scary ones but it all depends on the drugs. For instance, Fentanyl, Subs and Methadone are THE worst to get off of.
In the end I was up to 8 to 10 15 mg oxycodone a day...and I survived my detox and you can to. You really should talk to your doc though...if you have any underlying health issues you need to make sure that a cold turkey detox would be safe for you.
If you really, really want this you can do it....but you have to cut off all lines of supply...telling your doctor, your pharmacist, any outside suppliers. etc,
Hope to hear from you soon!
Hugz
We are all here to support and help no matter how you decide to get off the pills. I can tell you a few things.
1. I was on opiates for a long, long time over 10 years and this wonderful group helped me through the withdrawals.
2. It isn't easy for a while...but it is SO worth it.
If you have a doctor who will work for you on a taper that's terrific but you need to think deep down if a taper will work for you. Most of us detox CT because we just can't keep our hands off the pills. The rare times tapering is successful is when you have someone you trust holding the pills and handing them out exactly how the tapering plan is fixed.
No matter what you decide to do we are here for you. Let us know...there are many ways to help with symptoms of withdrawal. We can't get rid of them but we can help ease them. I sometimes think God does not want us to have an easy way out so we remember what it was like (Lord knows once was enough to convince me to never, ever have to do that again).
Let us know what you decide to do...and if you read other postings please don't scare yourself to death. You will read of relatively decent detoxing and you will read about some scary ones but it all depends on the drugs. For instance, Fentanyl, Subs and Methadone are THE worst to get off of.
In the end I was up to 8 to 10 15 mg oxycodone a day...and I survived my detox and you can to. You really should talk to your doc though...if you have any underlying health issues you need to make sure that a cold turkey detox would be safe for you.
If you really, really want this you can do it....but you have to cut off all lines of supply...telling your doctor, your pharmacist, any outside suppliers. etc,
Hope to hear from you soon!
Hugz
Thank you all I am starting my detoxing cold turkey I have a headache but I know I can do this !!! I'm really scared I wanna thank all of you for your feed back
I'm going to send you a PM with suggestions for relief for some withdrawal symptoms. Not everything will work for you but some of the things will be perfect: immodium, epsom salt baths, lots of liquids, vitamins. Use it as a guide. Please post with us as symptoms come up. People who have experience with your drug of choice will let you know what worked for you and you can use the sheet I send you as a guide.
You can do this...you've come to the best batch of people on the internet for support!!!
You can do this...you've come to the best batch of people on the internet for support!!!
Thank you I finally came clean to my family I just quit cold turkey I feel like.s$!t but I'm thinking of going to the doc to get time off of work what you think
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