Percocet Addiction Withdrawal
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Someone please tell me how long it takes to withdraw from percocet and what is expected day by day.

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Percs, Oxy's, Heroin, Morphine, etc are all narcotics in the Opium family.
Withdrawal time and symptoms depend on the amount being taken, length of use and any cross addiction (additional substances used.)
I spent 30 years as a professional musician and a heroin addict. From experience I can tell you that the best way to detox is to go into a treatment facility with the resources, support staff and experience to help you. They also have aftercare programs that will greatly increase your chances of staying clean.
While it is possible to "get clean" at home, there are generally too many possibilities to relapse in an unsupervised situation.
Without a doubt the worst possible place to detox is in a prison cell. Again, I know this from experience. (They have a saying in AA, "from Yale to jail" and it's true.) While I didn't attend Yale, I did attend another Ivy League institution and addiction does not discriminate. Many people try to hide from the stigma attached to opiate addiction. Its unnecessary and counter productive as the best way to get and stay clean is with the help of other addicts by attending 12-step meetings.

The first few days are the worst. Sleeplessness, restlessness, muscle aches, physical discomfort, cold sweats, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle spasm are the most common symptoms. They call it "kicking" the habit because many people, myself included, literally kick their legs wildly while in the throes of a "cold turkey" withdrawal (I.E. Without benefit of any medication to ease the symptoms.)
The worst symptoms begin to lessen after 4 or 5 days but most people don't "feel right" for a 2 or 3 months.
Analgesics (aspirin, tylenol) will help with the aches and pains. Immodium helps with diarrhea and intestinal discomfort. Warm drinks (tea, cocoa) help with chills. Hot showers or baths help a lot also.
Lack of appetite is also common and most if not all will experience insomnia. I generally can't sleep more than an hour per night for about 90 days after cessation of narcotics. After about a week, an increase in appetite causes most of us to start gaining back some of the weight we lose when using, (I am 5'11" and normally weigh 185 lbs. The last time I went into a rehab I weighed 145 lbs.)
This is a very dangerous time as many addicts, though still weak, feel well enough to get up and start getting back to our daily routines. For most of us, that means interacting with other addicts and often the opportunity arises to get high again. Most people relapse within 2 weeks and the vicious cycle begins again.
During the first 2-3 days most addicts feel like they are going to die but, contrary to popular belief, opiate withdrawal is generally not life threatening, unlike alcohol or benzo (xanax, valium, etc) detox.

NEVER EVER try to detox from alcohol or benzo's on your own. It can be fatal.
My wife had a seizure and died while trying to detox herself from alcohol.
My best friend likewise had a seizure and died while trying to detox from xanax on his own.

Try to get into a detox or rehab. Attend 12-step meetings.
Good Luck

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56 YRS OLD STARTING TO USE PERCS ON A REGULAR BASIS.BUYING FROM FRIENDS.USUALLY GET 10MG WHEN THEY GET A SCRIPT.BUY 15-20 GONE IN A FEW DAYS.BECOMING A MONTHLY HABIT I DO HAVE ARTHRITIS IN MY KNEE BUT USE THEM FOR THE ENJOYMENT WITH A FEW BEERS.FIND MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE DOING THIS.I WANT TO STOP.ANYBODY HAS ANY KIND WORDS IT WOULD HELP.LAST DID A PERC WAS ON TUESDAY1-24-2012.THANKS

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@mysweetjosiah

Was wondering how everything is? Did you and your husband kick off the habit? How is your Daughter?

M.

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@ KIN.

When someone seeks help, you help them, don't post stupid things. Not everyone withdrawing from Pain Killers are drug addicts or have a problem.

Think about it next time.

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be afraid

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Hey there. I'm going through the withdrawl now after taking upwards of 20 Percy's a day after my dr prescribed for three herniated discs on my neck. Been taking for the last 5 years. It's so tough. I'm taking immodium ad 6 tablets relieved the wrenching in my stomach enough to tolerate anyway. Also taking L tyrosine 2000 mg, vit b12, folic acid, a multivitamin and drinking ensure since I have no appetite. My cousin detoxes from meth by himself and he told me sleep as much as you can. I've been doing that too and the Tylenol pm helps with the insomnia. I hope I've helped someone. I'm only on day two and its awful but I'm getting through it. I've been told by my dr days 2-4 are the worst then it gets better each day. Oh I've also got a clonidine patch on that the dr said will help some. Good luck to u!

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AMEN!

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One Day at a time...do not give up 5 minutes before the miracle! : )


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The message I just posted was for JAMES!

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Sorry, but she is definetly lying to you and you should be worried about the amount she is taking. It's huge. I was taking half of that and I had to go through Suboxone Detox to stop taking oxycodone. There is no way in hell she just stopped liked that and now is cured. Withdrawals in itself are so hard and at the amount she is taking, your daughter, she would show signs of withdrawals within 5-6 hours after her last dose.
Don't believe an addict unless you saw it with your own eyes. That's the best advice I can give you.

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so many ppl in my town and state are doing that to its crazy, i suggest a detox program and they can set her up with after care program, shooting 20 times a day she needs months of treatment, if she touches the drug even once after she is clean its 100% chance of relapse

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To NICOLE:

I am starting my detox on the 31st of October, I will undergo a Suboxone treatment for 15 days and than that's it, no more Oxy or Suboxone. I do have a question though. I want to get pregnant again next year and I was wondering if you were on Suboxone while pregnant or were you completely off during your pregnancy?

Thanks in advance, I hope you get this message!

Melanie

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Hi how are you? right off the bat I want to express my concern for you daughter & I wish her a speedy recovery! She will need the will and the support of her family or a relapse will be in her future! I am a 33yrs old with 2 children of my own. I was badly addicted to perocets and didnt have my 2nd son until 16 months ago because of my addiction my kids are 9yrs apart!
Im replying to your post because when i wanted to get off the percs so i can have another baby I was able to do it at home on suboxone! It allowed me to withdraw without feeling sick at all! My dr gave me 4 8mg tablets per day... When I promised myself that my quitting date was when I was done with my prescription the day before I scheduled my appt cried with fear all night long to my husband. woke up in the morning there was no more left and suboxones was all I had, naturally I let it dissolve under my tounge because I was afraid of the hot &cold sweats that was approaching. To my suprise I was fine, it was then I knew I could do it! I couldnt believe the will power that i built up to conquer a battle that I in my heart i knew i was going to lose yet willpower was needed just supoxones and people constantly telling me they were so proud! noone ever get me a negative comment again from my 1st day of detoxing and believe me it wad huge for my recovery! i NEVER SHOOTED THE PILLS! but my intake was close to 15 tablets a day, spending 600 after completing my prescription per month! i wish i could tell you that im still sober, after delvering a 9lb 3in baby no epidural the pain was ridiculas speacily the injuries in y back that got me hooked in the 1st place... when i was in the hospital the nurse gave me 2 tablets, i thought were asprin..... that was it 4me! but i know how easy it is 2get off i will do it again! plz contact me if u ever have a question even if its private ! goodluck 2u and your daughter! mt thoughts &prayers are with you both!

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I have cervical stenosis which causes pain when lying down and severely limited my ability to sleep. My GP prescribed 5mg percocet. I split the tablets and take one half ten minutes before bed and the other half when that wears off, usually in 3 - 4 hours, and I get back to sleep.

I've been taking this same dosage for two years. I have developed some tolerance but I'm holding out for as long as I can before asking for a higher dose. So far I have no symptom of addiction (craving) and I do not experience any euphoria from the drug. In fact I am quite surprised that I haven't developed any such symptoms at all. Thus far I can described the effect of my daily dosage as that of an effective aspirin in that it kills the pain and that's all.

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Not sure if you will get this message. But you should consider taking a new drug called Nucynta. I used to take Oxy 10mg, 200mg a day and I switched to Nucynta and it has totally changed my life for the best and the medication actually works for pain. Just thought I would let you know, you will need to taper from the Perks, but the Nucynta will help with the withdrawals.

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Been on percs for almost three years now. Started off on the 5's and i would feel so happy. Then i needed something stronger. So i went to the 7.5's, then the 10's and now im up to about four 30's a day. Percs have taken over my whole life. My every move is dictated on whether i have percs or not. I don't even have to motivation to get out of bed for work if i dont have any. I'm 23 years old, have a college degree and a great government job. If i keep going down this path im going to lose everything. I'm now spending about $400 a week on pills. My boyfriend was going to florida and getting scripts for so cheap but now he is locked up (because of getting caught with hundreds of 30's) and i have to buy them on my own now. I went to the ER to try and get help. They gave me .01 mg of Clonodine which did absolutely nothing. I looked the drug up on google and by what i read i had the lowest dosage you can get. I heard great responses about Clonodine helping with the withdrawl symptoms. I'm thinking that i should try a rehab but with my work schedule i would HAVE to be outpatient. Everytime i get sad i snort pills. My life is so perfect on the outside but so messed up on the inside. Wish i could find the will to get off the percs.

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God can do miracles and if we keep our eyes focused on him and know that he can get us through anything....I believe this with all my heart. Today, I prayed that God would intervene and help me to take away this terrible habit. Unfortunately, for most, we are this way because we had to take it for increasing pain in our lives, whether it was back or leg or migranes, through no fault of our own, did we ever think for one minute that this is that path it would take us....stay strong my friend, this is the beginning of a new start....

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I am getting ready to battle a addiction to perks. I have been on them for almost a year now i was highly addicted 6 years ago got clean and stayed clean for 3 years. UGH i HATE this battle. I REALLY need support here. My husband is also addicted but he is going in for back surgery in 3 days it is in the house so very hard not to take i also have a script. I will be out soon i have 10 and he wont get anymore as he is going in for surgery. I need some suport to get through this and stay strong. Appreciate anyone who can talk with me and/or pray for me as I am a believer in God also I have a precious 7 month old baby so I still have to be somewhat active despite how miserable i feel. I tried tapering but that i salmost immpossiable for a addict to taper when i started feeling bad i just took another 1,2, or 3 7.5's. I also liek the way it makes me feel but i know i need to get off them and i am so TIRED of this lifestyle i want to be healthy for my sweet baby (that we tried for 5 years for and had 2 2nd trimester miscarriages along the way) Thanks everyone who is willing to reply to this i know u r prob going through something similar urself i am willing to pray for people also

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I am in the process of tappering off of perc's. I was taking 100mg/day (2 10 mg tabs 5 x day) for 2 years. Monday will be a week since I started and I'm at 4 5mg perc's per day as I speak. I will drop to 3 5mg starting Tuesday for a week and then drop it to 2 for a week and then 1 for a week. I'm hoping to minimize the withdrawls. I'm so scarred. I'm a professional and most people notice you have a problem not when you're using, but when you're not. I've been watching forums like this for a while and I'm very inspired by everyone's stories. Shows that getting off this s%#t id possible. I'm prepared with immodium, Valteren Root?, and started taking wellbutrin at the same time that I started to tapper. Good Luck everyone. Addiction sucks.

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ginny how do you detox at home.As my girl was doing 50 pills a day of 5mg for about 2 years. she says she stoped for 10 days and now she is cured and has no need for them. is she cured of shoveling it.

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