tapering off pain meds - Addiction & Recovery Message Board

dfwlas · 08-16-2002, 02:46 PM

Does anyone out there know a good way to gradually detox from vicoden/lortab etc?I have 240 pills left and I want to try my best to eliminate any or all of the withdrawel horror...Please help...All input appreciated.

malibu_cpp · 08-16-2002, 06:52 PM

Hi There!
Not much advice on how to start out with the tapering thing. Just wanted to wish you luck in getting thru it. Getting off pain pills was the toughest thing I ever had to do. I think this holds true for just about anyone struggling with an addiction.
Best of luck to you........

Mal

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ANiceGirl · 08-16-2002, 07:19 PM

No offense malibu, but going cold turkey off of any narcotic is not only a bad idea, it could actually kill you. It is always best to do a taper. the people who can help you with this usually hang out in the pain management board. Check over there and ask for DavidC66 to help you, he is excellent at tapers and can guide you in the right direction. Good Luck!