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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Norco
Question: how long does it take to start having withdrawal symptoms from Norco? I have been on it for a couple of years for chronic, intractable pain. I had kidney cancer that was discovered in 1968, and removed. it was transcitional cell carcinoma. I fought this all might life. I surgery at least every year . bladder, kidney. finally in 2005, they removed my right kidney. Hydronephrosis. they thought the cancer was there. I had my other kidney removed in 2010. I had an Indiana pouch after my bladder was removed in 1993. I am now on dialysis. I have been on dialysis for 7 years. When I went to my pain doctor for my regular appointment this month and I dropped the RX. somewhere and could not find it. I looked in their office my car, the parking lot a couple of times and never could find it. He said it was not his policy to issue another one. This man has none me for at least three years and knows me. I signed a contract to never get this drug from any other doctor or pharmacy.
It can only be used at my pharmacy and the pharmacist all know me and know I would never cheat. I regard this as abandonment by my doctor. I have about ten left for the entire month of May. What symptoms can I expect? I am 76
It can only be used at my pharmacy and the pharmacist all know me and know I would never cheat. I regard this as abandonment by my doctor. I have about ten left for the entire month of May. What symptoms can I expect? I am 76
Brief Answer:
Gradual tapering
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I understand your concern. I am sorry about this, but as you may know, Norco is a highly addictive drug and as such, doctors are legally bound to be very cautious.
You did not mention the dose you take daily, however, the ten pills you have left should be enough for the tapering off plan I am about to suggest.
Norco withdrawal symptoms reach their peak at 72 hours, so I suggest you reduce your daily dosage by half a pill every three days.
If you are on a tablet a day you should be fine with this plan, if you take more than that, it is going to be harder. However, Valium can smooth the edges of withdrawal symptoms so this should make the process easier.
This is just a suggestion, and my advice does not replace your doctor's judgement. Your doctor knows best your medical history, so I suggest you talk to them about this plan before starting anything.
I hope this helps.
I'd be glad to answer any further questions you might have.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
Gradual tapering
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I understand your concern. I am sorry about this, but as you may know, Norco is a highly addictive drug and as such, doctors are legally bound to be very cautious.
You did not mention the dose you take daily, however, the ten pills you have left should be enough for the tapering off plan I am about to suggest.
Norco withdrawal symptoms reach their peak at 72 hours, so I suggest you reduce your daily dosage by half a pill every three days.
If you are on a tablet a day you should be fine with this plan, if you take more than that, it is going to be harder. However, Valium can smooth the edges of withdrawal symptoms so this should make the process easier.
This is just a suggestion, and my advice does not replace your doctor's judgement. Your doctor knows best your medical history, so I suggest you talk to them about this plan before starting anything.
I hope this helps.
I'd be glad to answer any further questions you might have.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Dr. Yogesh D
My dosage was supposed to be 10 mgs q 6 hrs, but I never took that many. I have 9 - 10 mg.pills left,. I have been trying to cut back to three five mg. a day. My pain is severe at times but the Valium does help.I am trying to only take 2-5 mg. or one half tablet daily. I think I can manage this schedule okay I wasn't sure if tapering was an acceptable way to get off this drug.I am having a very hard time getting to sleep and staying to sleep for the last few nights, it may just be that my PCP just raised my thyroid hormone to 200 mcg daily and I may need to give it a little longer for my body to adjust.. Thank you for you help and I will continue to try tapering the dosage.
Brief Answer:
Trouble with sleep is related to withdrawal
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I understand your concern. Your sleep problems are most certainly related to the tapering off of Norco. This is a very common side effect of withdrawal for all opiates and will usually persist for up to 30 days after taking the last dose of the opiate (in this case Norco). Taking valium and estabilishing a certain bedtime routine that works best for you is a suggestion to help you get as much sleep as possible.
Given your medical history, I recommend Curcumin, the active ingredient of Turmeric, which is a natural pain relief, without side effects. It can be found in healthy food stores or ordered on XXXXXXX
I hope this helps.
I'd be happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Wishing you good health and all the best
Trouble with sleep is related to withdrawal
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I understand your concern. Your sleep problems are most certainly related to the tapering off of Norco. This is a very common side effect of withdrawal for all opiates and will usually persist for up to 30 days after taking the last dose of the opiate (in this case Norco). Taking valium and estabilishing a certain bedtime routine that works best for you is a suggestion to help you get as much sleep as possible.
Given your medical history, I recommend Curcumin, the active ingredient of Turmeric, which is a natural pain relief, without side effects. It can be found in healthy food stores or ordered on XXXXXXX
I hope this helps.
I'd be happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Wishing you good health and all the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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