percocet withdrawal - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

tracer11 · 07-11-2005, 09:13 PM

what should i expect, other than the fact that i cant sleep.
coming off 6-15 tabs a day for 2 weeks. will i have a habit?
took 6 before noon, it's midnite now.

Ann25 · 07-11-2005, 10:25 PM

Tracer--Im not a MD--but I can tell you my hell!!!!!! I was up to 30-35 a day at my peak---not a pretty sight!!!!!!!! I couldnt even get out of bed without them!!!!! If you think you have a problem--then maybe you do!!! Go to your doctor, explain your concerns and GET HELP!!!!! These really are not something you want to f### around with--I wouldnt wish that on my worst enemy!!!! Get help--go to a meeting--it can only help---right?????
Ann

eddie z. · 07-11-2005, 10:54 PM

WELCOME to SR, tracer11!! That's enough to set you up for significant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to you doctor about clonidine or other meds to help you get through it. Otherwise you're likely to experience something that resembles a nasty stomach flu plus muscle spasms and insomnia. You don't have to suffer through all that if you are honest with your doc and get some help. NA meetings are also very helpful. I wish you the best! Stay in touch and let us know how you're doing, OK?

Love and hugs,
Eddie

07-12-2005, 04:25 PM

hey Tracer,
I bet you will feel pretty bad/ suffer from flu like symptoms but you were only taking them for two weeks so your gonna feel sick but it really wont be as bad as it could be. You only have to kick these things once, if you continue it will only get worse and worse. Beleive I know where your coming from. The suggestions above are all good ones, getting to a meeting would help also. you don't have to do this alone.
Good Luck!!!!
MIKe

Fire_Wind_Rain · 07-12-2005, 04:51 PM

I am currently on a Percocet prescription following a multiple level spinal fusion surgery. When I felt like I was having withdrawals, I found this board and talked about it. When I cut down to 3 times a day I manage my pain with now, I had really sick feelings. Flu like symptoms, a burning like sensation in my skin, a slight buzzy weirdness in my head. Really flu like. Hard to explain. Once I got back down to the 3 a day I don't have those symptoms anymore. I will imagine once I do the "down to none" dance, I'll get these symptoms all over again until it completely clears my system.

danicam24 · 07-25-2005, 10:53 PM

geT OFF OF THEM NOW..... iF YOUR ON THIS WEBSITE, YOU OBVEOSLY HAVE A PROBLEM... aT LEAST ITS SOONER THAN LATER

eddie z. · 07-26-2005, 02:42 PM

Danicam,
tracer11 did get off the Percocet, last I heard. Started a new thread somewhere about it. I just can't remember where or what the name of it was. Thought you might want to know, though. How are YOU doing?

Love and hugs,
Eddie

tracer11 · 07-26-2005, 07:40 PM

yes i'm still off them. smoking like a chimney though, damn! I'm so mad at myself for this relapse.

eddie z. · 07-26-2005, 07:52 PM

Yeah, my smoking is way out of control, too. I have a bunch of Nicorette, but I never think to use it for some reason. Give yourself some credit, though, for staying off the Percocet, OK? You deserve it!!

Love and hugs,
Eddie

danicam24 · 07-26-2005, 08:59 PM

awsome for you... I have 36 hours off. I feel like im going to die... Thats why I said get off soon. I lost my baby Nathan at 10 weeks old to the silent killer known as SIDS thats how it all started 7 months ago. I need to stay off for my 16 month old daughter. Im determend

eddie z. · 07-26-2005, 09:20 PM

(((((Dani))))),
I am so sorry about your son. I will keep you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers!

Love and hugs,
Eddie

danicam24 · 07-26-2005, 10:12 PM

Thanks I need it.... We both need it. I think she needs it more than me. Where will she be with no mommy. Thats all I can think of. My stomach feels like someone is blowing bubbles in it.. Why?

day2day · 07-27-2005, 06:14 AM

Danicam, I'm so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what losing a child must feel like.

Good for you and Tracer for getting off the drugs. I will say that withdrawal for me was pretty crummy, but the physical symptoms were gone in a week. Your stomach will be better by then.

What I wasn't prepared for was the emotional fallout and the lack of sleep. Ug.

eddie z. · 07-27-2005, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danicam24

My stomach feels like someone is blowing bubbles in it.. Why?

You're welcome, Dani. The roiling (sp?) stomach is just part of the withdrawal. Did you try something over-the-counter like Kaopectate for it? That could really help! Best wishes, girl! You CAN do this! You just can't do it alone.

Love and hugs,
Eddie

danicam24 · 07-27-2005, 10:27 AM

ive done it so far by myself. I dont think I need a detox program... over 50 hours clean. Felling a little better. I have to do this for my baby. She doesnt deseve all this.

eddie z. · 07-28-2005, 06:25 AM

Yes, check out some NA meetings, Danielle. They can provide great support which is very helpful. How are you doing today?

Love and hugs,
Eddie

07-11-2005, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
tracer11 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 14	percocet withdrawal what should i expect, other than the fact that i cant sleep. coming off 6-15 tabs a day for 2 weeks. will i have a habit? took 6 before noon, it's midnite now.

07-11-2005, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ann25 Still hangin` on... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA Posts: 336	Tracer--Im not a MD--but I can tell you my hell!!!!!! I was up to 30-35 a day at my peak---not a pretty sight!!!!!!!! I couldnt even get out of bed without them!!!!! If you think you have a problem--then maybe you do!!! Go to your doctor, explain your concerns and GET HELP!!!!! These really are not something you want to f### around with--I wouldnt wish that on my worst enemy!!!! Get help--go to a meeting--it can only help---right????? Ann
	__________________ "Our greastest glory consists not in ever falling, but rising everytime we fall." -Confucius

07-11-2005, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,543	WELCOME to SR, tracer11!! That's enough to set you up for significant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to you doctor about clonidine or other meds to help you get through it. Otherwise you're likely to experience something that resembles a nasty stomach flu plus muscle spasms and insomnia. You don't have to suffer through all that if you are honest with your doc and get some help. NA meetings are also very helpful. I wish you the best! Stay in touch and let us know how you're doing, OK? Love and hugs, Eddie
	__________________

07-12-2005, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
UeyNC Guest Posts: n/a	hey Tracer, I bet you will feel pretty bad/ suffer from flu like symptoms but you were only taking them for two weeks so your gonna feel sick but it really wont be as bad as it could be. You only have to kick these things once, if you continue it will only get worse and worse. Beleive I know where your coming from. The suggestions above are all good ones, getting to a meeting would help also. you don't have to do this alone. Good Luck!!!! MIKe
UeyNC Guest Posts: n/a

07-12-2005, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fire_Wind_Rain Not crazy, just a lil unwell Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Out of my mind, please leave a message Posts: 115	I am currently on a Percocet prescription following a multiple level spinal fusion surgery. When I felt like I was having withdrawals, I found this board and talked about it. When I cut down to 3 times a day I manage my pain with now, I had really sick feelings. Flu like symptoms, a burning like sensation in my skin, a slight buzzy weirdness in my head. Really flu like. Hard to explain. Once I got back down to the 3 a day I don't have those symptoms anymore. I will imagine once I do the "down to none" dance, I'll get these symptoms all over again until it completely clears my system.
	__________________ Shannon-39 Recovery date: 5/15/83

07-25-2005, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
danicam24 Danicam Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MA Posts: 25	geT OFF OF THEM NOW..... iF YOUR ON THIS WEBSITE, YOU OBVEOSLY HAVE A PROBLEM... aT LEAST ITS SOONER THAN LATER
	__________________ I did it, clean 1 week today. Please, don't let fear over take over you, Dont ever be Afraid to withdraw

07-26-2005, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,543	Danicam, tracer11 did get off the Percocet, last I heard. Started a new thread somewhere about it. I just can't remember where or what the name of it was. Thought you might want to know, though. How are YOU doing? Love and hugs, Eddie

07-26-2005, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
tracer11 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 14	yes i'm still off them. smoking like a chimney though, damn! I'm so mad at myself for this relapse.

07-26-2005, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,543	Yeah, my smoking is way out of control, too. I have a bunch of Nicorette, but I never think to use it for some reason. Give yourself some credit, though, for staying off the Percocet, OK? You deserve it!! Love and hugs, Eddie

07-26-2005, 08:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
danicam24 Danicam Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MA Posts: 25	awsome for you... I have 36 hours off. I feel like im going to die... Thats why I said get off soon. I lost my baby Nathan at 10 weeks old to the silent killer known as SIDS thats how it all started 7 months ago. I need to stay off for my 16 month old daughter. Im determend
	__________________ I did it, clean 1 week today. Please, don't let fear over take over you, Dont ever be Afraid to withdraw

07-26-2005, 09:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,543	(((((Dani))))), I am so sorry about your son. I will keep you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers! Love and hugs, Eddie

07-26-2005, 10:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
danicam24 Danicam Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MA Posts: 25	Thanks I need it.... We both need it. I think she needs it more than me. Where will she be with no mommy. Thats all I can think of. My stomach feels like someone is blowing bubbles in it.. Why?
	__________________ I did it, clean 1 week today. Please, don't let fear over take over you, Dont ever be Afraid to withdraw

07-27-2005, 06:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
day2day Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: state of confusion Posts: 17	Danicam, I'm so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what losing a child must feel like. Good for you and Tracer for getting off the drugs. I will say that withdrawal for me was pretty crummy, but the physical symptoms were gone in a week. Your stomach will be better by then. What I wasn't prepared for was the emotional fallout and the lack of sleep. Ug.

07-27-2005, 10:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
danicam24 Danicam Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MA Posts: 25	ive done it so far by myself. I dont think I need a detox program... over 50 hours clean. Felling a little better. I have to do this for my baby. She doesnt deseve all this.
	__________________ I did it, clean 1 week today. Please, don't let fear over take over you, Dont ever be Afraid to withdraw

07-28-2005, 06:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
eddie z. No expectations! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,543	Yes, check out some NA meetings, Danielle. They can provide great support which is very helpful. How are you doing today? Love and hugs, Eddie

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