I took them as prescribed, however, several times, I was
on them long enough to cause physical dependance. Then, when
the pain is manageable,
the usual drill. Taper down, then stopping the medication. There's always some w/d symptoms when stopping. I actually stumbled onto Zofran's help with w/d by accident. I was prescribed it for migraine induced nausea. Took it for some mild w/d nausea, and viola. Helped with the cramping too.