Re: - Having a Oxycontin problem........posted again for Robin
From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Mon Oct 9 21:12:21 2000
Last June (99) I had to come off of taking Vicodin 7.5 after my surgery
for adhesions. I still took the meds for about 1 1/2 weeks for surgery
pain. Which was 1/2 of what I had been taking before surgery. Then, I
had to start taking 1/2 a pill at a time to start cutting back. I was
having head aches, from the withdrawals. I think I got off them kinda
fast, it took me 2 weeks to get off of them. I still kept about 4 pills
in the bottle just in case I needed them. Just remember, you are not
alone, We have been there, & we are here for you now.
Robin
At Mon, 9 Oct 2000, Kath Findlay wrote:
Dear chrissy,
I have had 5 operations to separate Adhesions. Which means I have had
to come of narcotic drugs, after long term use ( minimum 1 year ) and
what I have learned from this, is that you can't just stop using the
meds because you have had, your surgery. It stands to reason that your
body will still crave them for a time. My doctor advised me to cut them
down slowly. Try taking 3/4 of the amount you normally take for a few
days and then take 1/2 the dose for a few days, and then 1/4. Then cut
that down until you don't need it anymore. If you try and stop too
quickly, when your body is still dependant. You will suffer withdrawal
symptoms, feeling sick, hot, sweating and sometimes light headed.
(dizzy) These symptoms are normal for someone taking long term
medication, and I am sure if you tell your local Doctor about your
symptoms. Tell him that you want to come of them gradually, and ask him
for more meds ( perhaps he could give you a lower dosage) to keep you
going for a little longer.
You have suffered enough with the pain of adhesions. You don't have to
suffer, from being forced to come of your medication to quickly. It can
take any thing from 0 to 3 months depending on how long you have been
taking the medication.
Good luck Chrissie, As I said before I have been in this position 5
times and I find this is the best way to get through it. I will do it
this way the next time.
Kath Findlay UK (United Kingdom)
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