withdrawal from percocet

Hi there,
I am trying to withdrawal from percocet but as you know the withdrawal symptoms are terrible. Is there anything I can buy over the counter that would help some until I get through this period? thanks

Not really, but I seem to get a little help with the body aches from 2 Aleve.

Hello everyone. I have been on percocet 10/235 for about 3-4 years now. I just recently went through the worst 6-7 days of my life when i ran out of my script early. I actually stayed in bed for that long without eating or drinking hardly anything because I felt so bad from the withdrawls. I had all the symptoms including diarreah nausea, and cold and hot sweats... etc...Well, what I ended up doing is getting through cold turkey until I got my prescription again on tuesday. Now when I take my pills, I feel horrible. dizzy, and fast heart beat. I am still feeling like crap. I cant sleep at night. Its almost like my body is rejecting them, but I need them for the horrible pain i go through daily due to a bone disease, and osteoperosis. i also have r. arthritis. can anyone tell me what the problem night be? why i feel like this? I would really appreciate any comments or help on this subject. thanks, Cher in lakeland florida

Infrared saunas are really helpful when detoxing. its all about sweating it out. think about when we get sick, what do we do? sweat it out or die. Thankfully, the infrared saunas are safe, but i crank it up to 10 for an hour to really punish myself for being such a weak bastard! Ive been taking 8-10 heavy mgs for at least two years. Wow! It went so fast. I actually enjoyed most of that time. The darn problem with vicodin is that you can funtion, and sometimes better then when your not taking them. But we all know thats a lie! Its bs! These drugs are useless! And they will kill you in one way or another! But i digress. My best advice for anyone trying to get off this crap is drink water, water, water, and then try to sleep and rest.

If any doctors are reading this, stop believing the bullshit patients are telling you. Unless your a drug dealer then keep up the good work. MB.

I was prescribed percocet for pain after anterior cervical fusion---I took them at night right before bed so I could sleep. I can't imagine taking them during the day--I would never be awake!!! With that said, how does one become addicted?

teach2readers wrote:

I was prescribed percocet for pain after anterior cervical fusion---I took them at night right before bed so I could sleep. I can't imagine taking them during the day--I would never be awake!!! With that said, how does one become addicted?

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I had the same surgery in March -anterior fusions (2) and 1 replacement. Percocets helped alot w/my pain. Have been cold-turkey detox since midnight Friday/Thursday. Was whacked out on Ambien the first night..walking all over during my sleep. My siser stayed with me thank god and helped.Today, Sunday) is actually my 3 full day and my arms and legs are now so restless I cannot sleep. Veru warm showers hlep somewhet. Good luck.

I think it's important for you to realize that if you are going to try to quit something like this you cannot quit without some sort of help. Or at least tapering off for that matter. Your body is physically addicted to this and you can have some serious complications so if you are planning on quitting something like this then you should seek out professional help. Please keep us posted on your recovery!