Detoxing from vicodin?

Question

Any ideas for some over the counter comfort meds to help?? or any other ideas that actually help

Answer 1

hey it can be very difficult, i detoxed myself from (proper usage of) oxycontin and percoset at home with my doctor's advice. (it took me 39 days to go from 80mg oxycontin 2x/day and 10-20mg percocet up to 4x a day to nothing, 3 years ago).

try reducing your dosage by 1/3 to 1/2, for a few days. you won't feel great, but do this for 1-3 days, then reduce again. when you get down to a very small dosage, extend the time between dosages. and when you're down to almost nothing, i highly recommend taking some nyquil for about a day to help get over that jumpy-leg jones feeling.

it'll also help if you have whatever comfort foods and drinks you like, stay very hydrated and as well nourished as you can (you might be nauseous; have some ginger ale, peppermint, strong cinnamon flavors around, tea, soup, ginger candy is great too). i also swear by arizona stress tea which is non-caffeinated, not too caloric, and has valerian root in it to de-stress you and make you a bit drowsy. (you can also just buy valerian at the health food or vitamin stores, but if you try to brew it as a tea or take it as a pill, be forewarned: it actually smells like p**p! the arizona version tastes nice and is very effective.) whenever you feel drowsy, try to sleep (don't push past it). when you feel wakeful or jumpy, do something - walk, sing along with your favorite album, read, anything to occupy your mind and keep it from thinking about how yucky you feel.

whatever you do, give yourself time (1-3 days per decrease in dosage) and you might want to warn your loved ones so they understand why you're cranky/nervous/sleeping a lot/walking around a lot. anything you can do for yourself that makes you feel better - hot baths, showers, long walks, your favorite treats, massages, s*x...whatever you can tolerate that makes you feel better otherwise can be a real help. and yes, the endorphins from s*x can really help! try it!

good luck, and feel better.

Answer 2

I was on it for a broken shoulder. I know how it makes you feel. It can be highly addictive!

You have to ween you self off....Very slowly.

I don't know of any over the counter meds that help?

Just keep taking less and less , ask your doctor, believe me his is aware of how easy it is to become addicted to it.

You have nothing to be ashamed of....It happens!

Answer 3

Yes and congratulations on trying to wean off..

Ibuprophen...200 mg every 4 hours during day and 800 mg ONLY at bedtime..(it can make you drowsy)

Works great.I'm actually helping a home patient roght now do same and she is amazed at results after taking vicodan for 3 years..

Best of luck,

Nurse Andrea RN

Answer 4

good for you. i was on it after the birth of my child, constantly. i didn't want to get off of it. i have no idea where elce to get it once my refills were up so luckily for me i didn't.

prayer can help, just try it!