Clonidine and vicodin

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Avatar f tn yes it does help but it will knock you on your ***, dry mouth, go to the vitamin store and get L-tyrosine, and get SAM-e, also get melatonin for sleep, either get a potassium supplement for the leg stuff or eat alot of bananas, hope this helps
Avatar n tn As Lulu747 I also used clonidine while tapering off opiates and just wanted off and went cold turkey over a year ago. (morphine sulfate and fentanyl patch). The clonidine did help with my w/d symptoms as well.
Avatar m tn Im off of work now and can do this. anyway, i have some clonidine pills. I was wondering the regimen. Do you just take them for symptomatic relief? Some info would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar f tn HI... I am new to this site and am on my third day of weaning off of vicodin, hycodan...the works. :) i am doing pretty well so far...except for the guilt to the people i have effected and the fiance i will be affecting as he goes through this with me. My first question is has the weaning off of drugs been effective for people? i am nervous as i have tried ct at least 7 times. second, my doctor prescribed two clonidine patches for me for any withdrawl symptoms. What do these do ?
Avatar f tn s a bad, bad, bad idea all the way around! The clonidine, on the other hand, is a BP pill, and really helps the WDs. Good luck!!! Keep us posted!
Avatar m tn Yesterday was my full day 2 from all addictive substances (day 9 from Vicodin) and I had some anxiety late afternoon and evening. Took a pill each time and I was fine. Slept a full 8 hours. I noticed that they make me hungry which I am not thrilled about because I am watching my weight. However, the hunger feeling is worth the benefits. How many percs were you taking a day? When is your Day 1 going to be?
Avatar f tn Today we both decided to go to our separate doctors and spill the beans. I went to my pcp and told him everything. He prescribed me methadone and clonidine. I want to quit cold turkey. I went to walgreens and purchased a sleep aide. Can anyone tell me how long this will last? I took my last vicodin yesterday at 12 p.m.. I started taking lexapro on Monday and the side effects of the lexapro scared me enough to not take any of the vicodin yesterday. Please help. I am in the alone.
696149 tn?1314320959 Well, I spoke of it a few days ago......that is getting off the Vicodin and I just took the last 4 I had. I am terrified of what I'm probably going to face. Usually when you fear something, the bark is worse than it's bite, but in this case, the bark is just as bad as the bite, if not worse. Still, all I have to do is get through 1 week.
Avatar f tn to help you with some clonidine and perhaps a few tranzene for detox. The clonidine really did help me, kept me stable or in my skin during the days 2-4 . I don't think I could have made it without them! You will need the Immodium, otc pains meds, heating pad, or hot baths or showers, gatoraide and water.
349859 tn?1257790973 Thank u! I have been thru wd before but from percs and oxys. This time its subs and I've been in them for 4 and a half yrs. I'm trying to prepare myself for what's to come. I've got myself down to 1 mg and plan to go lower but I've heard horror stories when it comes to getting off subs. The worse part of wd for me is the anxiety and chills. My heart races and I get very nervous feeling. I've heard some say clonidine helps when going through wd.
Avatar f tn I have a long history of taking tramadol, vicodin, norco, methadone, and then finally suboxone to get off of the opiates. I felt like it was a miracle pill the first time I took it. The doctors try to keep you on it for a long time. I tapered myself off of it in a month. My problem was basically about 6 to 8 norco(10/325) a day for a couple years straight. I then went to about 6 10mg Methadones a day. I don't know what you are trying to get off.
Avatar m tn I have heard in the forum about the drugs that help such as clonidine, buprenorphine and buprenex. Can anyone reccommend or tell me your experiences? All I know is I have to get off of this stuff before it ruins my life and my family. I am not even sure what it feels like to feel normal...it has been so long!
Avatar f tn Hi Everyone, I've been reading everyone's stories and I think I need help. I suffered a bad bone injury about a year ago. I was getting treatment without vicodin then lost my health insurance. My sister was getting vicodin and starting letting me have them for my ongoing pain. I've been taking Hydrocodone 7.5 about 6 times a day for almost 2 months. I was afraid I was getting addicted so I've only taken 1 a day for 3 days.
Avatar m tn Do you mean Clonidine or Klonopin? Klonopin I would be VERY careful of as it is a benzo and addicting (think valuim or xanax) and withdrawal can be dangerous. I dont speak from experience as I never really used benzos but Ive read a lot on this forum about them. If its Clonidine (which is a medication for blood pressure) I have heard really good things about it. Its non addicting and if used properly can be a lifesaver during withdrawal..
Avatar n tn s things to take that are not addictive that can help with withdrawal symptoms such as clonidine (Catapres) and hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax). Please, steer clear of the Ultram.
Avatar f tn how much were you taking ?
Avatar f tn I feel your pain. I took the leap again two days ago and it's awfull. Does the clonidine work? I wish I could get some. I am broke though and no way to go to the doctor right now. I wish you luck. Just know you are not alone.
Avatar f tn How long do I need to wait from last time I got high til I start taking clonidine 1mg.
Avatar m tn s you should absolutely get your doctor on board with this and ease off of opiates. My doctor gave me a script for Clonidine which helped me sleep as I detoxed from Vicodin. You have good info above. We're here to support you as you go through this.
590280 tn?1310087366 basically i dont now how i can get him to write the script for clonidine. im a nervous wreck. i broke down today and filled my script i feel horrible and actually sick to my stomach!
3160774 tn?1343705010 Have been on Fentanyl patches 125/hr every 48 hours and 4-5 Percocet daily plus maybe 8 10mg Vicodin a day. How long before starting the Suboxone should I stop all of these meds. I have Clonidine for withdrawals how can it help. I am scared to death. Have never been in withdrawal from Opiates. I was told 36 hours prior but am so afraid of precipitated withdrawals. Has anyone been here that can give me some advice?
Avatar f tn ive tried to stop several times and get into the 2nd or 3rd day and relapse. i got some clonidine from my doctor, .1mg twice a day. long story short, today is my first day off and ive been reading some of these posts and i want to know if its safe to take my klonopin (.5mg) along with the clonidine to help with the anxiety and withdrawals...also, any other suggestions???
Avatar n tn considering my severe addiction to all the meds. So...my doctor gave me Tramadol, Clonidine, and Valium. This helps 100% with cleaning your system of all the opiods. Tramadol is a pain reliever, as I desperately need something for the pain, but is not an opiod or a controlled substance. Stronger than tylenol or any other otc med, but by prescription. The clonidine helps you sleep at night, and it flushes out your system (makes me pee alot!!!) and lowers your immune to all the opiods.
Avatar n tn I am no pro at this by any means but I had a Vicodin habit that was a little worse than yours some years ago. These forums appear to be a hit or miss on replies so I will just throw my 2 cents in. I recently stopped taking oxy and I only used Clonidine. It wasn't easy but the Clonidine was very helpful for the aches and sweats. Especially helpful with that little feeling you get that makes your skin crawl when WDing.