Help Weaning Off A Low Dose Of Dilaudid

I was hit by a car 5 weeks ago and have lots of pelvis breaks and breaks in my sacrum, spine, and hip. While in the hospital I was given morphine iv then dilaudid iv. Then I was switched to a pill form of dilaudid. 2mg every 2 hours. Then every four hours. Now it's every four as needed. I started taking more than prescribed so they would work cause my body built up a tolerance. I need to stop but I'll wake up at night with restless leg syndrome and can only fall back asleep if I take one. How do I wean myself off? I have 10 left to last me till my next appointment 6 days from now. Then my doctor will give me a small refill of that or a less intense narcotic.

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Hello, Vee! How are you? I'm sorry about your injuries, that's horrible!

The best way to stop taking it is via a slow taper, usually slowly lowering the dose, while putting more time between when you take them. Your doctor should be able to help you set up a tapering schedule that is appropriate for you and will help you avoid most of the withdrawal symptoms.

The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

Does anyone else have any advice or suggestions that may help?

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