Clonidine dosage opiate withdrawal

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Avatar n tn does clonidine in combination with ultram, help the severe withdrawal from opana?
Avatar f tn Clonidine, while having opiate-like effects in reversing several aspects of opiate withdrawal, is not an opiate and is therefore not subject to the burdensome regulatory CONTROLS that have been placed on the use of opioids. Clonidine has its most demonstrable effects on autonomic elements of opioid withdrawal: sweating, gastrointestinal complaints (cramps, diarrhea, nausea), and elevated blood pressure.
Avatar f tn Beachwalker, I have some very good news for you. I know of drug that is non-addictive and most drugs don't work on me at all and this one not only worked but it blew me away at how effective it was! The name of the drug is called Clonidine and not Kolonopin. It was originally made for high blood pressure, but don't worry, even you don't have high blood pressure, it won't hurt you.
Avatar n tn can topomax be used for opiate (percocet) withdrawal? I have heard that ultram is good for that but then you are addicted to the ultram. I also heard neurontin is helpful and that topomax is similar so I wondered if anyone had tried topomax for withdrawal.
Avatar m tn anyone have any info on using Clonidine .1 mg for opiate withdrawal systems? Suppose to be a high blood pressure medication, but says it can be used for withdrawal systems too? wondering if it really works?
Avatar m tn Hello. Im pretty new here and I'm geting ready to go thru the detox..I have about 4-6 days left depending on my dosage after that I'm pretty much a withdrawlin man!! I'm nervous just sittin here thinking about it. My question is I would like to here Ideas from people on what they did to take there mind off the detox, what they used for help such as vitamins, sleeping meds etc...I would love to hear some ideas on how to get ready for this.
Avatar f tn Has anyone used prednisone to lessen methadone or other opiate withdrawal symptoms?
Avatar m tn Anyone have advice for a long term small dose opiate user. I had heart surgery for a congential defect 10 years ago at the age of 20. I was prescribed opiates to deal with the pain from the cutting of my chest muscles and repairs to my heart. I stopped after my script ran out and under 6 months later I ended up back in the hospital with a new heart issue related to the scar tissue from my first surgery and underwent a second procedure.
1818670 tn?1324702522 Hi - I have taken Clonidine for opiate withdrawal and have taken it on and off for depression. It is a blood pressure medication. It has helped alot with opiate withdrawal. What drug did you used to take? I don't know if Clonidine is a huge help for anxiety. Usually Klonipin is prescribed but that can be addictive. Also .1 milligram is low. I take .3 mg but only at night. I break it in half if I take during the day. It can make you sleepy. Hope that helps.
Avatar f tn Clonidine, when used for opiate WD, should be used for just that.....withdrawal. You really will feel bad if you take it and the pills too. I think that you could just have some generalized anxiety though? I have taken clonidine a lot, and I have never had it cause me any anxiety. When taken during WD, it's the opposite. It should calm you. Only you are not taking it during Wd, right? When your pills run out, you should look up or ask how to take it then. And.....
Avatar n tn Does clonidine help with the pain of opiate withdrawal? How does it help, what w/d symptoms does it alleviate, and are there bad side effects or withdrawal symptoms from the clonidine itself if taken for 5 days or so? Has anyone tried it?
589824 tn?1238796813 I looked it up beforehand and found out that you can take up to 1.4 mg per day for opiate withdrawal, so I did some research. Once when I was withdrawing from junk they gave me one of those patches at the hospital and it did nothing, but they were retarded. I'd say .6mg/per day is a good starting point for any serious withdrawal. That's what the nurse practitioner who had experience with drug abusers prescribed me.
Avatar m tn I was wondering if Propranolol would help me with the withdrawal symptoms to I can make it through work days. I just want this feeling to go away, I am currently taking some Gabapentin that I had from years ago, but it is not enough to take all WD symptoms away. I am embarrassed to ask my doctor for help during this time. I don't know what to do, I am feeling lost and want this to end!
544292 tn?1268882668 I need more! More information! http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_bad_is_Tramadol_withdrawal Question - How bad is Tramadol WIthdrawal? Answer - Ultram (Tramadol) Withdrawal Tramadol is highly addictive. Normally your doctor would reduce intake slowly. Various withdrawal effects may include shakes, shivers, diarrhea, nausea, and possible flu-like symptoms. Not all people experience will all withdrawal symptoms, and some people may experience others not listed here.
Avatar m tn The xanax I took every 6 hours also, but alternated the times with clonidine so I was taking something every 3 hours while I was awake. So, 6am clonidine, 9am xanax, 12 clonidine, 3pm xanax.....etc. After the 3 days, I only took the clonidine every 12 hours if i needed it. by day 5 I didn't need anything. Taking a good multivitamin will help with the leg cramps as well as eating bananas for extra potassium. The first 3-4 days are the worst.
320944 tn?1245966599 At the dose you were on, it could have been AWFUL to withdrawal from without some clonidine. I had that too, and it really helps. BP going up during tram WD happens almost every time. Congrats on your clean time! Get into some therapy or meetings so you never have to do this again!
Avatar f tn I have been on 750 Vicodin for 16 years….low dosage for lower back and sciatica. I now take 500s - 1 tablet a day (1/2 am and 1/2 pm). I also have been on various anti depressants since I can't remember.
Avatar n tn I wish I could tell you the answer to what is safe to induce sleep using Valium, but I have the same question as you! I have Xanax, instead of Valium, and I have no idea what a safe dosage would be for me to induce sleep or that of your husband. I'm a pretty tiny woman, but have a high tolerance to all medications, so it's so hard to know what is safe! I hope you get the answer you are seeking soon, because I know I wondered the same thing!
Avatar f tn What a relief. She prescribed me Clonidine and Lorazepam to help relieve some of the left over of the detox symtoms that I've been having. Has anyone ever taken these meds before. I know that Lorazepam is kinda like a valium. I'm just a bit scared of taking more meds at this time. I know this is supposed to help me, but it's a bit scary for me right now. I am going to therapy on Thursday so I know that will help with my mental state. Help anyone?
Avatar n tn Just discovered my daughter is additcted to hydrocodone , take 6 daily as an average 10 mg. along with Bontril,Ambien, And zanaz. She is 27, not in good health with juvinile diabetes since her teen years. What are the dangers she facing if she decides to go "cold turkey" with this withdrawal. Thank You s much in advance for any info I may recieve.
1013208 tn?1256824731 If you did the HCs for a month or more after going off of the suboxone, you're just going to go through regular opiate withdrawal. If you were going through suboxone withdrawal (just in my experience) you probably wouldn't have the fatigue, just the RLS and insomnia for a month. If you're in full withdrawals (which it sounds like you are), then I don't think the suboxone will haunt you.
Avatar f tn Well,here's the thing: The withdrawal will not be pleasant. You need to taper off of this med,also. If you want to go cold turkey like this,you should call the doctor right away to let him/her know. It's really not advisable,though. I'm sure this forum did not suggest using Vicodin. It's a really bad idea. Tramadol is a combination drug. It contains an opiate and an antidepressant similar to Effexor.
Avatar m tn I've been on 0.5 for 6 mths. then when i went in this mth i asked to get on the .025..It's 3 times a day,But i feel that's still alot.....How do I taper off??Could you please give some advice??!!! I never want to go threw that withdraw like that EVER again!!!!! Please help!!!!!!!!!!!
9880688 tn?1414115647 My husband has had some serious surgeries recently and chemotherapy so I have to be able to take care of him on top of trying to deal with the withdrawal symptoms. At my disposal I have parafon forte (muscle relaxers to help with legs????), ativan, temazepam, vit. B12 shots and imodium. Any advice would be appreciated. Hubby told me to wear one of his duragesic patches for the first three days to help with the withdrawal symptoms. Is that true? Am I going to survive this???