Okay, so after legitematelly obtaining a prescription of Vicodin from my Doctor after having an infected ingrown toenail removed. My doctor knew the pain would require pain medications. So I took my Vicodin as I should, the dose he gave me. I didn't feel any postivite effects except pain management. Now that I am out of Vicodin, I have cravings for it still. The only help I need is help on getting over the cravings. It's not that I want the drug, because I dont. I just CRAVE it. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of the cravings. It's like when you reallyy want a chocolate bar, but I reallly want Vicodin now. I have NO history of drug abuse, and like I said I dont WANT Vicodin, I just have a craving!
Please do not answer if you have no knowledge in the medical field. I will be recieving my Medical Degree (I am going to be a phystician) and I will have it in 1 more year of Medical School. I really need advice on dealing with vicodin cravings. Thank you! :)
2007-01-27 13:11:41 · 3 answers · asked by BlueDream24 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I am a recovering alcoholic, addict, and smoker. I think that wanting something that makes you feel better is normal. It's acting on obtaining it without regard to anyone else but yourself that defines addiction. Your cravings WILL go away soon. Whenever you think about wanting some, take three deep breaths. Also, notice that the cravings last no more than 15 seconds. You can get through 15 seconds easy. Please keep in mind that, although your behavior is not addictive now, exposure to it in the medical field can easily change that. Keep being honest with yourself but on the future remember, if you think you might have a problem, you probably do.
2007-01-27 13:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by Give life. Be an organ donor! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a pain sufferer of many degrees from foot and ankle injuries, back injuries, head injuries...............and a vicodin user I will tell you that you are in the early stages and you should do something else to get your mind off of it. That or take a lower dose each time you take it until you are off of it. The last thing you want is to be having to drop 3 times the dosage *I have been there* because you did not stop doing it when you could. I am now decreasing my dosage and on the verge of completely being done but I wish I never would have continued it after I did not needed anymore just because I craved it like you are.
2007-01-28 14:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
the withdrawl from the codeine in Vicoden usually hits 24-48 hours after the last dose and will last about 7-10 days.
You may also feel agitateded and depressed with a loss of appitite with a strong craving forthe med for about the first 4 days
Then as the craving goes away you may have insomnia and exhaustion with a strong desire to sleep.
By the 7th day you will return to a normal sleep pattern and start feeling better. I am sorry you are having a hard time on it right now It would be nice if doctors would warn you that you can become reliant on this stuff when they prescribe it. Hang in there
2007-01-27 13:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First lets define crave.. a strong desire for something. You crave your pills. If their were no positive effects felt, why still the craving? Discomfort? Still have pain? Something is triggering your "cravings", try leveling your dose down little by little instead of just quitting all at once. Depending on how much you liked to take.. just stopping all at once will start the so called "withdrawal syndrome", but with your limited use you shouldnt have any problems.
2007-01-28 08:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by laser93 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ultram is a narcotic antagonist and Vicodin is a narcotic so DONT take both of them together b/c they will cancel each other out! Since you are switching to a narcotic you shouldnt have any problems w/ withdrawal symptoms! I would just stop taking the ultram and start taking the vicodin! Hope that helps and I hope you have less pain tomorrow and in the days to come!
2016-05-24 07:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
substitute an activity when you feel the cravings, and try not to put yourself in situations that make you crave it. i am assuming you have weaned off the drug already.
2007-01-27 13:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by geezer 51 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your Doc. he can wean you off the cravings with something like ativan
2007-01-27 13:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to a trusted Dr. and they should be able to help you with your craving! I would call that dependence!
2007-01-27 14:20:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a med student you should know that addiciton and dependency: clinically speaking - are the SAME thing! You should also know the diagnostic criteria for this d/o as you have already had pharmacology! AND, you should also know, being one year out, that opiate addiciton will get your ticket pulled by your state board!
2007-01-27 13:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by Johnny's a Tosser 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋