How can I self- detox from Oxycontin?

[Busy Man]

I take 200 mg Oxycontin daily following 2 lumbar surgeries and multiple other surgeries.

Been on Oxy for 11-years.

Is there a way I can detox at home without killing myself.

Never could come close in the past. Way too nasty.

Please let me know if you have been successful or know someone who has.

[PJay]

Detoxing from oxycontin is a dangerous task it can even cause more health problems because of the violent withdrawls. Maybe buprenorphine might help it is a new detoxing medication, you will need a perscription for it though. My best advice would be to pro-actively treat your symptoms during withdrawls, you will have many. benzodiazepine can help like xanax or valium but sometimes make things even worse. One the positive side you were taking the medication for pain and not for enjoyment which might help your detox process. Here are some resources that might come in handy, all in all I wish you luck after all people do exist that have kicked this strong opiate pain killer.

[PJay]

www.erowid.org
www.pharmer.org

[Breezyjr]

Go to your Doctor and ask for a Oxycontin taper,,,,,stick to it and you will be successful!!,,good luck.

[Christina]

I recently stopped taking oxycodone and kadian after being on them for over a year, I have had 5 cervical spine surgeries, and feel like I should try to live with out the drugs, I feel like I am going to die!
How long does it take for the withdrawls to stop ?

[Danny Edmonton Alberta]

Christina i went through the same thing. usually two maybe three weeks cold turkey. u should talk to your doctor about clonazepam it has worked wonders for me. GL i hope u have a healthy recovery believe me u are freeing yourself from the devil.

[Linda Holt MI]

Are you kidding me!two to three weeks ! Does it depend on how much you've been using? My Doc is supervising ans says I will feel "dramatically" better after three days,he prescribed Clonidine and Ativan. I'm two days into this. Can someone tell me if my doctor is full of it!

[kev]

Your doctor is full of it I am currently at day 8 and I still feel like shit. I lost that crazy fiending feeling in my stomach after day 5. I guess I felt a little better after six days but I still feel like jesus hanging on the cross. Good luck to you.

[Mike]

I had been on vicodine and then norco, high doses for years then progressed to oxycodone again high doses to the point of suicide and severe depression. this went on for over aprox. 20+ years, unfortunatly it ALWAYS TAKES MORE! don't be decived, I finally sought help and detoxed myself with the help of a pain Doctor and Suboxone.... this is what you need. The blessing in this drug is the off label use once you detox useing this drug is it also is used for pain controll and it works!!! Hope this info helps? mike

[Matt]

Im' telling ya...these type of drugs puts the devils grip on you. I'm on day 9 myself for xanax withdrawal and it f***in blows. This is the second time I have to endure this and never again will I touch it. I really wish these online pharmicies would die. I think my head is going to blow up!

[tinytot]

I HAVE TAKEN LORACET 10/650 NOW FOR 7 YRS AND DON'T THINK I DON'T FEEL LIKE CRAB WHEN I DON'T HAVE THEM I WAS IN A SEVERE CAR ACCIDENT 8 YRS. AGO AND THEY TRIED EVERYTHING FOR PAIN BECAUSE IT MISPLACED THE SPINE IN MY BACK THE LORACET IS THE ONLY THING THAT HELPS OYCOTTIN IS NOT SOMETHING I WANT TO BE ON AT ALL I KNOW IAM ADDICTED ALREADY TO THE LORACET SO I DON'T WANT NOTHING ELSE

[cheri]

i'v been taking oxycodone 45 mi a day for a year for back problems how long or what adive can you give me to help with detox so i can still work

[dee norteno]

Busy Man wrote:

I take 200 mg Oxycontin daily following 2 lumbar surgeries and multiple other surgeries.
Been on Oxy for 11-years.
Is there a way I can detox at home without killing myself.
Never could come close in the past. Way too nasty.
Please let me know if you have been successful or know someone who has.

I did it with heroin witch is equal to if not stronger. there are meds you can get to do it. buprinorphine i.e. suboxone works but some doctors are a real pain to go threw. i have been on it for over a year and my life is so mutch better.

[dee norteno]

i quit chiva with buprinorphine. It is uncomfortable for a few days to a week but the end result is totaly worth it.

[lorijim]

i was hopelessly addicted to oxycontin for 3 years and tried everything to quit. as far as i am concerned there is only one way. it is thru the healing power of Jesus Christ. its as simple as that. i gave my life to the Lord and asked Him to heal me and he did. sure, i went thru some tremendous pain for about 90 days but after that i was set free and have been completely clean for 3 years and am loving life. i never thoght life could be this good. i recommend finding a born again christian church such as a calvary chapel in your area, aproaching the pastor with your problem, and let the Lord do the rest. i was an atheist and thought christianity was a load of crap until i hit bottom and had no place to go. honestly, Jesus is real but you have to let him in to your life. he will leave you alone unless you invite Him in. He will not force himself upon anyone. i will pray for you. please listen to my advice. there is so much more to life than what you are experiencing now. god has a better plan for you, you just have to allow him to implement it.

[helpful-one]

Moderator-- Please remove kyderby4ever's last post-- there is the chance that lorijim was trying to be helpful to someone out there who might find healing the way they did.... and that has everything to do with what we are all talking about here, GETTING BETTER, getting relief.

I am a chronic pain sufferer who will probably struggle with managing my meds all my life. But I have no problem with anyone sharing anything related which helped them. Even if I don't agree...

I happen to relate very closely to lorijim's post. However not taking anything is not an option for me at this time if I want to function. Nevertheless I appreciated the candor and spirit of lorijim's post.

Please respond Moderator-- I thought the rules for this site included civility and politeness?

[Linda]

On January 1st I asked if my Doc was full of it when I tried to quit oxy cold turkey. I just wanted to give an update that may be helpful to someone else. After 8 days I was still so sick I couldn't stand it so I went to my Doc and he put me back on 10mg 2x's a day. He also refered me to a pain clinic where I was advised to have a family member dispense my meds as I tapered off. Finally, two momths later I'm off the oxy. I just thank God that I got the help I needed. If it's at all possible I would advise anyone to taper off. The withdrawal was like going straight to hell.

[meME]

If you take one 40 and split a 10 in half that is 45ML AND YES THERE IS 100ml

[kydrby4ever]

tenn-hillbilly wrote:

<quoted text>RE:You must be taking something else cause oxy dont come in that mg.Only 10,20,40.80.and was 160 but i think they took them off the market.No more than yopu take just set your head to it.You have to get your mind right.Peace to those willing to fight for it.

oxycodone and oxycontin are different, one is time released (the drug u corrected with, its 5/10/20/40/80mg) did away with blue bullets (160's) oxycodone is available in 15mg pills 3 a day would be 45mg so they are accurate... the difference is that the 45mg are immediate release which are way more addictive, mg for mg intact, if you crush them, there equal mg for mg

[kydrby4ever]

tenn-hillbilly wrote:

<quoted text>RE:I aint a dr, or pharmacist but You aint supposed to split them Though most do any dr. will tell you.I assumed you were taking them correctly.Roxicodone is not time release and made in 15 and 30 mg. and maybe 45 mg.You have 45 and 100s listed as milliliter which is liquid form.I aint always right but you check it out and you might be wrong.Lot of people get their dope mixed up.You show me pic of 45 or 100 mg. oxys and i will believe it.Peace to those willing to fight for it.

the 45 100 comment wasnt made by me, but roxicodone is the brand name for oxycodone... no its not T/R and they can be split up for smaller doses, its the oxycontin(OC) thats T/R and should never be crushed up, but we know the abuse and what people do.. the mL is the liquid and to my knowledge its doesnt come higher than oxy 20 (30) doses per bottle (BTP) only... and they say its very dangerous bcuz its liquid form...