Opiate Withdrawal: Methadone Symptoms & Side Effects

Question: How do you beat opiate withdrawals?

(Posted by: Lissa on 2009-10-20 02:53:22)

Ok... i've had very severe back pain for years... i had surgery in july... i have been on vicodin and percocet for a year now... if i added correctly then my refill should be today, but the doc's office says they will fill it til thurdsay. i've already started to feel withdrawals. i have been through withdrawals before but i was using the shit recreationally back then and i went into a rehab facility for help... now that i am strictly taking them as prescribed, and NOT abusing them, i'm still starting to feel withdrawals now. i'm just wondering if there are any tips in making them not so bad... the worst for me is the cold sweats at night and i cant sleep. i rented 4 movies in hopes that it will keep my mind occupied. i have some flexeril that doesnt really work to help me cope and sleep... but.... i'm scared, and i feel like i'm dying...... what should i do??

Posted by: Miss Dubstep on 2009-10-20, 04:18:12

Immodium AD (loperamide) is an over-the-counter remedy that helps diarrhea that can accompany opiate withdrawal. Valerian root or kava root (used in tea) are easily attainable for insomnia. This will help you sleep and even increase mood and lower anxiety. Ibuprofen and naproxen (or Flexeril) can provide short-term relief for the muscle pain. Taking supplements like 5-HTP to increase serotonin might not be such a bad idea either, that will improve your mood and help kick the depressed feeling :) You won't die from the withdrawal symptoms, it's all a matter of comfort.