Methadone Withdrawal Support (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I would like to know the best over the counter med to help with my methadone withdrawals and pain. I have little money no insurance and hurt like never before. I'm determined to be 100% clean.

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I feel your pain. I have used Benedryl and Valium to help get off of Xanax. I only had Valium for a little while and then m doctor prescribed Buspar for anxiety. I can't say that helped alot, but perhaps some and any little bit helps. The Valium definitely helped, as does the Benedryl. Best of luck to you. I'll keep you in my prayers.

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Kratom is about to be put on the schedule 1 controlled substances in the US on September 10th. So, the only other OTC option is IMMODIUM LOPERAMIDE 2MG TABS. LOPERAMIDE IN THE IMMODIUM IS A MILD OPIOID AND EASES WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS. GOOGLE IT. NOT TELLING ANYONE TO TRY IT. JUST WHAT I HAD TO USE IN THE PAST.

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The only thing that will help with Methadone withdrawal is either opiates or benzos. Benzos WILL take the edge off but u need to realize they will also cause dependency if taken everyday for a couple weeks. It might be worth it tho since Methadone is withdrawal is so severe and long. It's definitely easier to detox off benzos. They won't completely get rid of your symptoms but they'll definitely take the edge off. Be careful about taking too much while still on Methadone,also.

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Yes! If there is a Costco near you (even if if was a 100 mile journey it would be worth it) go to the rear of the store and buy (NOT behind the counter) and look for double boxes of Anti-Diarrheal pills. They are NOT prescription but contain a chemical called "loperamide." Each tiny green pill contains 2 mg which is fine for controlling diarrhea, BUT you must take at least 4-50. About an hour or 2 later you will be comfortable enough to sleep. Cut back on these daily, drink a lot of water, and take benadryl (dollar store). It won't be a cake-walk but you can do it.

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Re: Nottoosmarttobefooled (# 4)

I am sorry to hear what you are going through! But I am a nurse and a doctor told me long ago that over the counter sleeping meds like any pms. Hope this helps?

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Re: Ghost in the Well (# 23)

That's so awesome!! You're an inspiration!!

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Re: Ghost in the Well (# 23)

I'm down to 10mg.

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It’s going to be a very rough withdrawal and it’ll last a month or two.. it’s not fun! Good Luck!!

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Re: Ghost in the Well (# 28)

Now I'm at 1.25mg/day.

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I'm 63 yrs of age. I have been on methadone for thirty years. How safe would it be for me to get off methadone?

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Re: EvolWorld (# 34)

First of all, there are a few states that did not expand Medicaid so people don’t get insurance just because they are poor and they need it. I assume that’s the case for this person or why wouldn’t they.

Second, I think you are incorrect about not getting withdrawals from this medication. I didn’t use methadone, but I used Suboxone because my doctor told me I could get off long-term pain medication and avoid withdrawals by using Suboxone. That was a huge lie. I slowly tapered it down over six months like he suggested, by the time I stopped taking it I was taking it like an eighth of a 2 mg or maybe 4 mg tablet. So I thought it would be no big deal to stop. I had withdrawals for like a month it was pretty uncomfortable. Later on in life when I required long-term pain medication again, I decided to just wean off of that and stop taking that when it was time. The withdrawals were totally gone in a week, the third night was the worst and after that it was pretty much fine.

Like I said, I’ve never tried methadone. And also I was just using the Suboxone to come off prescription medication that I was taking as directed, maybe it’s worth it if someone is abusing something hard-core but if someone is just trying to get off pain medication I would recommend skipping the methadone or Suboxone and just weaning off the pain meds. You’ll save yourself weeks of withdrawal symptoms Seriously.

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Re: RAMSEY (# 32)

I don’t think Kratom is strong enough to make a difference.
Immodium AD should help.
What did you think of that bladder medication? I took it for an overactive bladder and it made my bladder ache so badly. It worked great for the excessive urination, but my God the pain. Lol I couldn’t take it. I even tried cutting it in half, oh my God the pain.
Magnesium may help the sweating/anxiety just be careful because it also will give you diarrhea if you take too much.
Have you tried the Imodium A.D. though? Be careful, don’t overdo it, but that’s a game changer

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Re: myst7 (# 27)

Yep, and I recommend some thing for sleep for the third night. That was the worst for me. Magnesium also helps you just have to be careful not to take too much or you will get diarrhea

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Re: Luisa (# 19)

Tapering off the opioids is so much better than using Suboxone or methadone because you will someday have to come off of that and it takes like a month instead of less than a week if you were just to withdraw from the opioids.

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I hate to tell you this but nothing will stop your withdrawals from methadone. The only thing that may help you is ibuprofen for the fevers. I went to a physicians assistant who prescribed me gabapentin (which i am alergic to)and clonidine which only lowers your blood pressure. I am on 18 days without methadone 80mgs a day or more depending on the day and the withdrawals the first week and a half are pure hell!.... I'm feeling better in some ways but still feel paralyzed with fear whenever I have to go somewhere. Work has been extremely difficult. Nobody to take care of me financially or I'd be sitting here in a ball waiting for disability to come thru. I'm so sorry you have to go thru this. Good luck!!! You'll need it!!

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Please try kratom. You can buy it at Kraken kratom. I stopped at 60 mg using this plant. It saved my life.

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No substitute over the counter. You cannot cut corners!! All of you listen and save yourselves some nightmarish days and nights.
Subutex to Suboxone
Methadone taper
Other opiate taper
That's it.

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Why not apply for state insurance so you can go to the clinic? This medication is meant to be tapered off. Extremely slowly. At 1 to 2 mg per week, not any faster. If you try to go any faster, you will be miserable for weeks. If you follow this speed, you won't feel any withdrawal. If you have no money, you should qualify for state insurance just fine. No one should be without insurance. At this point, it's pretty much required in this country now. And it's only about $80 a week. Speak to a local charity or church. Many of them will help pay for that, but they will pay it directly. They won't give you the money. So if you want the withdrawal to go away, you need to go take more methadone. Nothing else is gonna do it. And you're not gonna be able to function at a job or school or take care of your family or do anything for several weeks if you stop going from a higher dose of methadone. Because it's not meant to be stopped that way. Go hustle at eighty, go pay the clinic week to week and taper off properly or stay on it. The medication has no negative long-term effects, health wise.

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