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I'm attempting to quit Oxycodone (30mg IR) which has been prescribed by my doctor since 2010. I've been taking anywhere from 120mg-240mg per day for the entire time. I've finally come to realize that this drug is doing more harm to my body (me personally) than anything. I want/need to quit, but I'm deathly afraid of the WithDrawals! Over the past several weeks, I have been attempting to reduced my dosage to 1/2 a pill (15mg IR) 1-2 times a day. I have been experiencing profuse night sweating and early signs of withdrawal to include zero energy, zero appetite, trouble sleeping, constipation, etc.. I have went a few days now with only taking 1/2 a pill twice a day. This is a huge step for me, but I want to get completely off of these things. I am polling the forum to get suggestions on what I should do next. At 15mg-30mg per day, what kinda danger am I in if I attempt to quit cold-turkey at this point? Should I continue with reduction? It is difficult at this point to remain at such a low dose and I have been tempted and HAVE taken 2-3 pills bc my mind won't stop thinking about "getting high". I can't seem to shake this shit. I'm dependent for sure and it really bothers me. At night I am sweating like a pig and I feel absolutely helpless. It's been a struggle just to get to this point. Any assistance and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I'm attempting to quit Oxycodone (30mg IR) which has been prescribed by my doctor since 2010. I've been taking anywhere from 120mg-240mg per day for the entire time. I've finally come to realize that this drug is doing more harm to my body (me personally) than anything. I want/need to quit, but I'm deathly afraid of the WithDrawals! Over the past several weeks, I have been attempting to reduced my dosage to 1/2 a pill (15mg IR) 1-2 times a day. I have been experiencing profuse night sweating and early signs of withdrawal to include zero energy, zero appetite, trouble sleeping, constipation, etc.. I have went a few days now with only taking 1/2 a pill twice a day. This is a huge step for me, but I want to get completely off of these things. I am polling the forum to get suggestions on what I should do next. At 15mg-30mg per day, what kinda danger am I in if I attempt to quit cold-turkey at this point? Should I continue with reduction? It is difficult at this point to remain at such a low dose and I have been tempted and HAVE taken 2-3 pills bc my mind won't stop thinking about "getting high". I can't seem to shake this shit. I'm dependent for sure and it really bothers me. At night I am sweating like a pig and I feel absolutely helpless. It's been a struggle just to get to this point. Any assistance and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.