Hello all -
I scrolled through the forums several times and couldn't decide where to post so hope this is the right place.
I've been on pretty heavy pain killers for a little over two years for medical reasons. Out of nowhere my symptoms ceased and MRI confirmed positive news so I requested to begin tapering off methadone.
Methadone to Zubslov timeline:
Took my last dose of 50mg methadone on 2.12.18 in the morning
I was prescribed Zubslov 5.7/1.4 BID on 2.14.18 - I went through withdraws for a couple of nights but started feeling like myself by 2.17.18
On 2.18.18 I noticed significant improvement and only took one dose from that point moving forward.
Fast forward to this week, I followed with my neurosurgeon and he stated it's best to keep me on this medication for a little while.
My Neurosurgeon made it seem that I'm fighting the inevitable but I refuse to believe it. I consulted a pain management doctor, who confirmed my fears and stated I would have to jump off zubslov at 2mg. Am I naive to think this is possible? I've read several taper schedules who claim to do this successfully.
Am I wrong in thinking it would be easier to get off this ASAP, as the methadone is not out of my system and I've only been on the antagonist for a short period of time?
That said, I would like to cut my dose in half tomorrow but wanted to receive feedback first. The last thing I want is to start feeling bad again. I'm so desperate to get my life back and want to stop taking medications I no longer need.
Please help me get my life back!
I scrolled through the forums several times and couldn't decide where to post so hope this is the right place.
I've been on pretty heavy pain killers for a little over two years for medical reasons. Out of nowhere my symptoms ceased and MRI confirmed positive news so I requested to begin tapering off methadone.
Methadone to Zubslov timeline:
Took my last dose of 50mg methadone on 2.12.18 in the morning
I was prescribed Zubslov 5.7/1.4 BID on 2.14.18 - I went through withdraws for a couple of nights but started feeling like myself by 2.17.18
On 2.18.18 I noticed significant improvement and only took one dose from that point moving forward.
Fast forward to this week, I followed with my neurosurgeon and he stated it's best to keep me on this medication for a little while.
My Neurosurgeon made it seem that I'm fighting the inevitable but I refuse to believe it. I consulted a pain management doctor, who confirmed my fears and stated I would have to jump off zubslov at 2mg. Am I naive to think this is possible? I've read several taper schedules who claim to do this successfully.
Am I wrong in thinking it would be easier to get off this ASAP, as the methadone is not out of my system and I've only been on the antagonist for a short period of time?
That said, I would like to cut my dose in half tomorrow but wanted to receive feedback first. The last thing I want is to start feeling bad again. I'm so desperate to get my life back and want to stop taking medications I no longer need.
Please help me get my life back!
