Symptoms of percocet withdrawal

meto 81--I to was on-4 pills per day- the 5mg/325 aspirin-but I recently had the VA only give me the 5 mg Oxycodone without the aspirin. I felt I was consuming to much aspirin in so many Oxy pills. The pill is very small, the 5 mg Oxy without aspirin. I am now trying to stop the pills, this day. My last pill was at 10 pm last night, Saturday-it has been 23 hours, now-since I had a pill of Oxy. ( I live in Estonia, Baltics , so I am plus 7 hours from USA EST). I of course fell very fuzzy in the head and jittery. I have .5 mg prescribed Lorazepam. I have taken 3 of those pills since last night. They really do help with the pain and misery of my Oxy detox. My problem, is I have hundreds of 5 mg Oxys in a drawer where I live. These are all legal . It is sort of illegal to stockpile, but I am away from the USA for several months at a time between doc visits. Anyway, I would suggest take a Xanax to relieve your misery. Also, do not argue with anyone and unplug your phone and take a lot of showers or baths. Sort of a distraction. I just drank a jug of fruit juice and ate dried apricots with the juice. Simple foods and easy to digest. I know that I am an opiate addict. But, for now, I am tired of depending on these pills everyday of my life. I know I have made bad decisions when 'high' on Oxys and I say things, to friends or strangers, that I later regret. I want to get back to the 'old' me, for better or worse, and be in control of my manners and attitudes and not depend on a pill(s).I also want to have more success when going to the toilet for a 'sit down' relief.. Best to you....

I had taken roxicet, and sometimes oxy, everyday for about 1 1/2 years. Even before it became an everyday habbit, I was taking about 100mg every week for nearly two years. Before quitting I was snorting about 100mg per day, a very expensive habit.

I have now been off the drugs for two months. The withdrawal symptoms are difficult to manage, but even after such a long period of use, they only lasted about 7 days. I will admit that mild withdrawal effects were felt for an entire month, but nothing extremely difficult. The first week was very difficult. The most troubling withdrawal symptoms were the intense muscle pain and the heart palpitations (felt like my body was trying jump out of my skin). Stinky poop too :-)

It is possible to overcome the addiction and beat the withdrawal symptoms. For me, it was very important to have supportive people around (not just message boards, but real caring people). In my case, I had many friends but most of them also abused. I finally told my parents about my problem. I am 25 and this was really hard to do. Especially since I they believed that I was doing really well. I was an accountant at a prominent accounting firm earning $60,000 per year, owned a condo, and had little debt (no savings though:)

I carefully thought about my situation and realized the importance. I realized that I most importantly needed to remove myself from the drug environment, a city I had lived in for nearly 8 years. I sold the condo, for a gain, and moved back in with my parents. This was very hard since I had lived on my own for nearly 8 years, but they lived in a city that was over a three hour drive from my drug environment. Had I not removed myself from my current circle, I am not sure that quitting would have been nearly as easy, or even possible. I recognize that not every one can move and leave the drug environment, but it important to leave the dysfunctional friends behind. Again, find a supportive person, like a relative or spouse and be honest with them. Confide in them. You will be bored and must make certain difficult sacrafices, but it gets easier each day.

I not only did opiads but also enjoyed cocaine (hard and soft), xanax, adderall, and pot. I quit everything. I was bored, but focused my energy on improving my tennis game and studying for the GMAT (scored a 690) y accepted to a top tier MBA program. I am excited at the educational experiences ahead, but I most excited that the school is in another state. I will not fall back into my bad habits, but will look to the future with optimism and hope. I seek to change my thought patterns. I used work hard to support my enjoyment of an alterted conciouness, but not I intend to work hard for the legal things that most people work for. Like shoes or something.

My advice:

(1) find a supportive person - relative or spouse - and be honest and use their support

(2) remove yourself from the environment as much as you can. This may seem impossible, but most jobs are in many different cities. Remember, this is life or death. If you cannot move, you must still remove yourself. Even if this induces boredom or results in solitude. Again, this is life and death.

(3) stay active. Physical activity is important. Hobbies are also important. Occupy your time. Learn tennis or take piano lessons. Take up video games. Learn to play chess well. Take flying lessons. Read. Buy an RC helicopter. Write poetry. Fly fish. Whatever it is, do something. Plan your activities the night before!

And lastly, SELF-REFLECTION!

GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT! Trust me....I swear that I was as bad as it gets. Well maybe not as bad as it gets, but bad (snorting an average of 100mg everyday is bad). Even with my fully developed problem and its' long history,the intense withdrawal symptoms lasted only one week (mild symptoms for one month). But that is the easy part.....Readjusting your life is the hard part, but is necessary. Day by day, step by step!!!

In none of your posts were mentioned the dosage. I take 5 mg of Methadone (1/2 per nite = 2 1/2 mg) at nite. Thru the day I take Oxy-codone (5 mg) 2x per day.
I take them for joint pain caused in a wreck. My doctors say stay at this low dosage and no problems - am now quitting gradually as even at low dosage they affect my head (dizzy) and my ears (practically close them). Good luck!!

I was off percocets for a month. On suboxen. Then I quit the suboxen. I was doin ok for about a week and then I was feeling really depressed and anxious and caved and bought 10. I thought I could control myself. I didn't take more than 3 a day and now for only 5 days. Why am I experiencing full bllown withdrwel again? And from such a small amount for such a short period of time, how long do you think it will take to run out of me? Maybe only 2 or 3 days?

can you get hooked on percocet after three weeks. Using it for c- section.

I have rheumatoid arthritis and have been taking Percocet and Morphine to control the horrible pain. Right now I have a torn ACL in my left knee and am awaiting surgery in my left ankle. I have had bilateral menicus tear repairs. This is an auto immune disease and I have no recourse but to live with it, as there is no cure. I can't take the new biologics like Humira, etc. because I am also bi-polar and they could cause psychosis. I take the narcotic analgesics under a doctor's care at Pain Management. I know I am addicted to them, and I always worry about what I am supposed to do. Take them for the rest of my life? I have been on them for three years. Could someone with half a brain please post, as most of these people are just looking for a place to prostelitize about nonsense, and I need an intelligent reply. Thank you.[

Wow..Had no idea so many people have problems with those nasty Perks...I was in two car accidents in two years..I have been taking perks for about two years..started off slow..then turned into a 8 or 9 a day habbitt...I have to say its been the longest week of my life....I couldn't sleep for the life of me..the leg cramps were awfull..and if I go to the bathroom ONE more time..lol..my god is there anything left in me..funny thing though..my nose isn't runny anymore....but I must say I do feel down..depression like symtoms...but thats a small price to pay for me..being addicted to percacets was terrible.....happy when I had a full bottle and freaked when it was getting to the end...found perks in my pockets and tucked into my dresser drawer..I went around the house and got rid of all the stashes..Im not saying this was easy..it wasn't...it was damn hard and thank god I got through it...oh yeah..one good thing..when I was taking the perks I was swollen..fingers arms..legs..then about three days into cold turkey I noticed my fingers were skinny again..weighed myself and lost about 6 lbs..lol..lol..

And now for the corrections officer that is mad at her friend...Well to be honest I have to agree with these other posts...you kind of came off as Im so much better than he is...but realy..you should know better..its against the law to give perks away..tssssk...tsssssk...and you work with the corrections department...cut you friend some slack..and be responsible for your part...Im just saying..lol...

Thanks for all the into guys...reading these posts sure helped this last week with all my withdrawl symtoms...

Let me assure you!! Long time use of percocet or any other codeine-based pain medication WILL become habit-forming if taken over an extended period of time!!! PERIOD!!! I am extremely passionate about this because I developed an addiction to percocets as if it were heroin!! Each person is different. I can't believe that seemingly educated people would hand out such terribly uneducated advice. If you are experiencing an addiction to pain medication or any other, the only person that can give advice is a recovering addict!!! I repeat A RECOVERING ADDICT. Booksmart will not help you. Doctors make more money by writing prescriptions and downplaying addiction. Trust me, when you start to talk to people like yourself, you'll feel much less like a loser, and more like you understand what you're dealing with. TonI

It takes roughly 5 - 6 days to get over the depression, the skin crawling, the restless legs, that overall horrible feeling. By days 7 - 10 you lose the insomnia for the most part. The depression will still come in waves, but after day 7 you really do feel like yourself again.

I know, I've done this more than once. I was on oxycontin and percoset 7.5/325 after my shoulder surgery. It was honestly, the HARDEST thing I've ever had to do in my life. I lost my dad to cancer when I was younger, played football, wrestled, even got my shoulder seperated playing Rugby, nothing compared to the withdrawal. It's utterly just horrible. I didn't know of any drugs to get off of at the time. I am writing this after reading some of your excellent and helpful posts.

I am currently going through Day 7 of my second withdrawal, this time just to get off of percoset 7.5/325. It's hard, but get a good support system. My wife was there for me and I cried on her shoulder the first night, and I mean violently. If you knew me, that would floor you. I'm 6' 220 lbs and every bit the attitude of an ex-jock. That crying was due to the opposite effect percs give you when you don't have them - the exact opposite of that wonderful high is cruel, cold and crushing depression. I remembered c**p that I had buried from when I was a kid, it all came out.

Why do I tell you this? One, I won't lie, it's theraputic, but two, and most importantly, if I can help just one person get through this thing I will feel even better about it.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? For me, it was drink and drink heavily. Getting drunk takes away that feeling like you can't breathe, like your just going to explode. You feel like all of your muscles want to tear away from your body. Seriously, pound some beers, do some shots, drink some wine, whatever floats your boat. take Friday and Monday off, start Thursday night drinking and finish up on Sunday night. By the time Monday rolls around, you're body will feel like total trash, but you will gave gotten past all of the hot and cold spells, the itchy, crawly skin, the shallow breaths, all of that stuff that makes us want to simply just go nuts. You will still have insomnia and for that I recommend sleeping pills. When you're wasted, you usually don't have a problem sleeping. Buy some OTC sleeping pills. I took one more than what was prescribed, WITHOUT alcohol, and that would put me to sleep for about 8 hours. I started that routine on Monday night and before I knew it I was at the 7 day stage and feeling like myself again.

I hope this helps some of you out there.

I have been taking percocet for about 1 year only one or two a day. I want to just quit. I scared of the withdrawls. I dont think I have the addiction as much as others. I would like some advice

Man,

I can't believe all of the insensitive m****s on this thread that are into p*ssing contests.

I used percs to jump back into training for a martial arts tournament after I had to stop for two weeks when my wife became ill. With the tournament two weeks away, I had to resume training at the gym 4-5 hours a day and could not afford to take time off for muscle-recovery.

I've been abusing them for about 4 years. Interestingly enough, I would go through 60-90 percs so quickly, I didnt withdraw ( at first ). I was averaging 12 10mg pills a day.

My heart goes out to all of you folks going through the withdrawl symptoms. I am experiencing at this moment as I type. All experience different withdrawl symptoms. I'm the insomniac with the chills/runs. Some cant sleep - some do nothing BUT sleep. Some get muscle pain - some dont.

One thing to remember - if you really want to kick - you must change your habits. You cant hang out with the same people if they share a passion for opiates. You cant just stop the habit - you must REPLACE it with a new/more positive hobby/passion, etc.

To continue with the same actions and expect a different result is the true meaning of insanity.

becauase pills r handed 2 u by a doctor/pharmacist doesnt mean safe. i suffer from fibrocycstic breasts. iv had the same physician 4 10 years. in the last 2 1/2 years iv been on demerol, duragesic, fentynol, hydromorph contin, oxycontin, percocet, and whatever else i was 2 screwed up 2 remember, please somebody tell me how after a year in my doctor seein me once a month 4 5 years, could not c a possible problem oking the renewal of a script 4 a patient taking 16 a day, as he was informing me 10 a day was considerd a "clinical" overdose. NOT RIGHT. Isent my kids to go live with my parents 3 weeks b4 rock bottom, then tried to drive my car into a light pole. that was it I DETOXED. the scarey thing is i tried ecxtacy a couple times a saw 4 myself i could b addicted so i didnt touch again, it waws more so appealing than other drugs iv tried 4 some reason. Thats whats scarey TAKE NO COMFORT IN WHAT DOCTORS GIVE U ITS UP 2 U 2 DO UR OWN RESEARCH ON THE MEDS. And to top it off found out im 3 monthes pregnant saw a physician that overlooked medication im perscribed that has severe potential 4 birth defects even taken in 1st trimester, unbelievably iwas being seen because i thought i was having a miscarrige Drug:gabapenton

This article really hit home. I had an accident almost 5 years ago, in which I broke both of my arms. I was a bricklayer at the time, and I stepped where I shouldn't have. I only fell 6 feet, but I landed parallel with the ground, with my arms straight out in front of me. I did serious damage, and to this day suffer from a lot of pain. I stopped taking my percocet, oxycocet, w/e you want to call them, because I don't want to rely on these drugs for the rest of my life. Normally I would go through 80 pills in 4 days. For the last 3 days I cut down from about 20 pills in a day, to 4 pills...then the second day I had 2 pills...now I have nothing, and my nose is running, my eyes are running (i'm also crying a lot), my legs ache horribly...but my arms, the two things that are supposed to hurt...don't.
I honestly did what I did to find out if the "pain" in my arms is really as bad I think, or have thought for the last 5 years. I forgot to mention I am also on a 100mg/h fentanyl patch, which I also stopped using. So right now I'm going through double hell.
It's 5:15am right now, and I haven't slept a wink tonight. Thinking I might be coming down with a cold, and wanting not wanting to believe I have an addiction, I did a quick internet search for "percocet withdrawal symptoms" and here I am. Thank you for the information in this thread. I really feel for anyone who has gone through what I'm going through. The only advice I could add would be talk to someone who cares about you, I spent a good part of the evening visiting a good friend, and distraction is a powerful thing.

The worst part about what I'm going through is that im 3 hours, I can call my doctor and get a new script for more or w/e I need. I just really need to avoid doing that, and get through however long this takes.

I hope this is helpful to anyone, If I could help anyone, if my pain and this horrible mess or suffering i'm going through helps even one person by reading it, I might feel like it was worth sharing. (_[removed]_) I'm willing to talk to anyone about this subject. and share stories, experiences.

Be strong.

Jake

I only take 4 x 5mg a day....pretty much every day. I take them all at the same time all ground up....I have a super stressful job and a shattered arm and terrible knee so the percocet helps everything. I find I concentrate better and I think about nothing except what I'm doing because I'm pain free and addicted. I stopped 3 days ago. The depression is in full force. I have a long distance relationship and the paranoia is ridiculous. I've had 2 conversations that were so not me it's ridiculous. I play a sport at its highest level (just can't make a living at it) but it's my passion and I can't play because of the pain in my knee. I tore my MCL playing football and the pain is always there.....or maybe I want it to be there to have more percs. God, this sounds terrible, but it is my question.....the pain is real....why live a life in pain when you can live a pain-free life addicted to this c**p....or is that just it....does there have to be an end date or can it be managed long term?

i am going thro the same thing myself, and its the same every few months. ive been on everything from morphine and dilaudids downs, right now they have me on percocet. its for cronic back pain from a car accident about 7 years ago, they cant even tell me what is causing the pain and medicaid drs just seem to either want to write you an rx and shove you out the door every few months, or else make a snap judgment and drag you on and on with minimal meds and no help. im a single father and take care of other family members to, or did, am kinda stuck in this circle where im out of work becase the pain is worse for about 6-9 months, then with physical therapy 5 times a week and meds for the down time, i am ok to go back to work, for about 6-9 months then i end up right back where i was before. only this last time ive been out of work for almost 3 years. 2 years of this was living in a tent because i lost my house car truck everything. and i know everyones view seems worse to themselves, but if you are in real pain constantly, and you are a guy 20-30 with god forbid, long hair, just about EVERY dr takes one look assumes you are either lazy or lying to get the drugs, my entire life i avoided any drugs, never even touched pot, rarely ever drank. now im stuck. either i can avoid the meds, and the nasty withdrawals that always come with them because am on a much much reduced amount each month, and be totally useless in daily life because anything requiring me to be on my feet much at all increases the pain massively. or i can keep gettin the rx which run out about 2 weeks before i get the next one no matter how far i try to stretch them. and honestly they only help a small amount, but when its a constant pain that seems to get worse with anything i try to do, even that small bit is a difference sometimes, specially when ti comes to trying to take care of your kid, or even jus to b able to spend some time with them. but i have no idea what to do either choice sucks, but my biggest question is, do repeative withdrawals do long term damage to your body? i go thro it roughly every 3-5 weeks and just as i get thro it i get a refill, and each time i try to decide which way to go back thro ti all again, or not take it and be useless. bleh it seems that each go around takes me lower and longer and worse symptoms of withdrawal nd depression so i jus wanted to ask if anyone knew if it could cause some long term damage from repeated withdrawals. sorry about the rant but like someone else said sometimes it helps and if anyone else has similiar situation then at least they know they arent the only one.