Will01996
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- Mar 9, 2007
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I have stopped twice (my use was for pain relief). Both times I used Methadone for about 6 months -- the first time they gave me 20 mg. day, the second time they gave me 40 mg. day. Both times I continued taking Oxy and/or Hydro with the M-done.
When I stopped, I had very little physical withdrawal, but it lasted about 3 weeks as opposed to 10 days with Oxy withdrawal. It is the mental craving that kills me.
If you can, read the book "When Pain Killers Become Dangerous". I got some good insight into the mental withdrawal, that continues long after the physical w-d is over from that book.
The author is very influential on the US policy on pain treatment and prescription opiates, so this book is a "heads up" on the direction we are going with pain treatment.
When I stopped, I had very little physical withdrawal, but it lasted about 3 weeks as opposed to 10 days with Oxy withdrawal. It is the mental craving that kills me.
If you can, read the book "When Pain Killers Become Dangerous". I got some good insight into the mental withdrawal, that continues long after the physical w-d is over from that book.
The author is very influential on the US policy on pain treatment and prescription opiates, so this book is a "heads up" on the direction we are going with pain treatment.