Opiate Withdrawal: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: Diarrhea while not in opiate withdrawal?

(Posted by: on 2009-10-15 17:43:04)

I am a chronic pain patient that is prescribed Hydrocodone 10/ 500 for pain. Today I woke up with stomach cramps, and pure liquid diarrhea has had me bed ridden for the entire day. This is odd to me, as I am usually constipated due to the opiate pain medication. I have slight stomach upset, but not vomiting....just coming from the other end (yes I know...GROSSS). Additionally I have taken 4mg of immodium today, along with my normal opiate dose....and still no relief. Side note. My doc prescribed me the lowest dose of xanax recently, and I took it for 3 days as prescribed for anxiety...decided that it was not for me....and discontinued taking the xanax. Could I be in BENZO withdrawal after only 3 days? If so....it sounds kinda odd.

Posted by: Uncle Salty on 2009-10-15, 17:51:36

I would say no to the Benzo withdrawal...but..I think as for the diarrhea..i think taking all the opiates has got you constipated pretty good..and the only thing making it through your bowels are liquids...or...maybe your body is trying to fight the constipation by routing fluids into your bowels....maybe ask your doctor for MS Contin in low mg's like 5mg or 10...I think it will do the same for your pain..and have less euphoric effects...and less constipation...