Coming off 8 weeks of tramadol and hydrocodone?
Johnboy asked:
I have been taking tramadol (Ultram ER) and hydrocodone for pain for the last 8 weeks due to some poorly placed cysts. I have stop taking these medications as the problem was corrected this past week. However, I am now having problems sleeping and I feel jittery. I know that both drugs are opiates and can lead to dependency. How do I minimize these withdrawl symptoms? (I feel like I did when I quit smoking.,)
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I have been taking tramadol (Ultram ER) and hydrocodone for pain for the last 8 weeks due to some poorly placed cysts. I have stop taking these medications as the problem was corrected this past week. However, I am now having problems sleeping and I feel jittery. I know that both drugs are opiates and can lead to dependency. How do I minimize these withdrawl symptoms? (I feel like I did when I quit smoking.,)
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The symptoms will only last 2-3 days, from what I understand. After having taken the medication for 8 weeks, why didn’t your doctor have you titrate your medication (wean you off) so that you could avoid the withdrawal symptoms?
As for sleep, try Tylenol PM. Not sure about the anxiety, though. If you start to experience any “upset tummy” issues, Immodium will help with that.
Hope you feel better – if it gets much worse, though, maybe give your doctor a call and see what he recommends.
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Make sure you are not drinking any caffeine products or eating chocolate after 5pm. These can cause sleep problems. I wouldnt worry about this lastly long since you were only on them for 2mnths. Try the warm milk at night if you can or reading a book before bed. These both are natural remedies that help with sleep.
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I’ve been on both those medications for over a year and the doctor told me that my withdrawls will last about seven days. I’m guessing that yours should only last half that time if not less. You were definitely using yours for a short period of time, which is how they’re supposed to be used, so truthfully, your withdrawl symptoms shouldn’t be that bad at all. I give it two to three days. Feel better!
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the restless & anxiety would disappear soon,
all you need is first to be patient, your body needs time to up regulate your opioid receptors(roll backs),
ultram is a form of sustained release drug which means it`s blood level gradually decreases, so there`s not really advisable to lower the dose day by day.
to overcome your anxiety you can use herbal remedy such as Valerian,
some weak long acting tranquilizers(librium for example) can help you by supervision of your physician .
eat plenty of water & go for walking around,
hope you the best!