Pain Medication Withdrawal
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I started taking Oxicodone or at that time it was Vicodin for pain 15 years ago. It started with one tablet in the morning and one in the afternoon. As the years went by and the pain increased due to two separate health issues I started taking Oxicodone 10mg 2-3 at a time four times daly. That comes to a total of approximately 120 mg a day. Now that costs the insurance a lot of money and it has become very hard to get. It has been getting so difficult to get. And it is dangerous to have because the younger people want to steal it. How would I go about withdrawing from it if I could learn to live in pain. Or perhaps you could suggest something different.

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There are many different meds for chronic pain that cannot be abused by teens or adults..but they also do not cause euphoria..and easy to have filled and much safer..methadone is one..less pills too..I have been taking pain meds for 10 years and now on methadone but only take 60 mg a day.. increased activity levels have led to a weight loss of 47 pounds.. The methadone dosage replaces the 120 mg of morphine I was on after 8 years of norcos..by the way, vicodin is hydrocodone...oxycontin is oxycodone.. different med and much stronger..you can take 6 10mg norco's a day..the medically suggested limit..that is the equivalent of 100 m of morphine..that gave you no relief?? When you say you are concerned now so gonna quit taking its questionable as to the level of pain you say you were in.. if accurate the idea of not taking any meds would never have entered your mind..if you can live with the pain now then you could have lived with the pain then..those of us in real constant pain from serious conditions cannot and story's like yours makes all of us suspicious ..if she can live with pain why can't they?? The only reason others would be trying to steal your meds is because you let it be known you have them..why?? Advertising?? Posts like this with its twisting of the truth is a disservice to medical community and those of us who cannot function without help and on our way to wheelchair..some folks become concerned when their drug usage gets complicated or risky and then want to quit and worry about withdrawals..no mention of serious pain that supposedly led to your "problem". Go to rehab and counseling ..its not an option for real pain sufferers..

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@Becky,

Usually when it comes to these types of medications, you have to work very closely with your doctor on a tapering schedule in order to minimize the chance of developing serious withdrawal symptoms; especially after being on it for as long as you were. I don't know how he/she would recommend going about that, since everyone has different ways of responding to various tapering methods depending on a number of different factors. However from what I've been told, it essentially involves dividing the dosage overtime and/or the frequency of using that particular dosage until you reach a stable point; before taking the next jump down, if you will. Although this is something your doctor can explain in more specific details to allow you to have the safest transition possible.

I also like Joann's suggestion of looking into eastern medicine as an alternative for pain relief after you've come off oxycodone. Though I wouldn't necessarily expect it to provide the same level of relief as a narcotic. Perhaps a naturopathic doctor or herbalist would be able to point you in the right direction with that.

I hope this helps!

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Ithink you have to go into a detox,because your taking it too long and your blood pressure might go up while withdrawing plus seziures, so I think thats the best way to get off your pain meds! Believe me as I know what your going through!Good Luck and try some eastern ways to control your pain they might help!

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