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Onset of Opiate Physical Dependence - How long does it take?

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Alright I apologies if there is already a thread covering this subject, trust me I already UTFSE. There are threads similar but not with the same substances or time frames. If this is in the wrong forum, please move it, no hard feelings here.

Background: I have been using oxymorphone (Opana ER 40mg) and hydromorphone (Dilaudid 4mg) for about 2 weeks straight every day. My tolerance is VERY low. I could usually get by doing only about 2-4 mg Opana over the course of an entire day. And this would leave me feeling pretty damn good. Before this I had probably only used opiates 4 or 5 times in my life. Basically opiate naive.

Question: My doses are obviously small but they have been consistent, staying high all day everyday for 14 days. I have a little left that I am probably going to flush due to the death of a friend from this same substance yesterday. With this type of use will i experience any kind of physical withdrawal? What should I do to prepare?

If it will be tough that's fine and I will ride it out, I just want to know what I'm in for.

P.S. - I do have access to alprazolam and valium. I have anxiety and they are legal for me to have. Will these ease the physical symptoms in low doses or is there something better. Thank you all for your understanding and help. If this violates any rules or is an common topic I apologize.
 
At those doses the mental aspect of withdrawal SHOULD be your main problem. Using the xanax and valium as needed - exercise - and you should be good to go. Two weeks at those doses should not cause serious wd's - however, first thing you will notice most likely is goin to the bathroom becomes real nasty. Immodium AD will help you immensely here.
 
Thank you so much for the fast reply. Yeah it has already been pretty nasty with the bathroom issue. The death of my friend was a real eye opener. I have always been a pretty safe "on and off" user of every hard drug but I think that opiates might be the new line I won't cross. I already stocked up on Imodium and soup in case of nausea. I'm thinking positive, it wasn't too long of a binge and the xanax curbs the cravings so long as I don't trade addictions.
 
Opiates are the line noone wants to cross trust me. They will wire your brain into a primal animalistic state where you stop eating, stop sleeping, and only think about your drug of choice 24 hours a day.
I hate to say this but your friends passing could definitely be saving your own life right now. Its weird how things like that happen in life and absolutely keep your eyes open for the rest of your life. Opiates are not something you want to get into and I hate myself everyday I'm on them. Just please do not go back to them even if you have cravings to wanna use (which you will).
As far as wds I definitely see fatigue and increased anxiety and I'm sure you'll notice both. You'll likely be lethargic, and quite discontent/restless for 2-3 days, but as far as full blown acute wds its very unlikely. The benzos you have access to will help you imo to the point where you don't really feel much of anything at all but a bit tiredness. So all in all I think you're good to go. Just watch out for the benzos themself because I'd actually prefer a nasty opiate habit anyday over a benzo habit. Benzo wds can take forever to develop, but once they do they are a literal fucking nightmare.
So just don't start binging with benzos after this. Find pot or something thats not all too addictive or something you're confident you can control. Good luck and let us all know how it goes!
 
Thank you for your kind words. Yeah I've always been a "chipper" with hard drugs if that word is is still used, but once I got my hands on oxymorphone and hydromorphone, control was gone. Lucky for me I can no longer get them so the last little bit i have is all there is. I am exactly at the 24 hour mark of last dose and I feel jittery. I'm super tired but can't sleep and have been laying around all day somewhat semi concious. So far I don't hurt, but I can't find any weed which is what I really want.

For the trading of benzo addiction I'm not worried. I use my script as directed for years and never really deviate. If i want it to be stronger I just drink a beer or two.
 
bojangles is dead on about opiates, i've never seen a drug grip hold of people so permanently and bring out the worst. My area its a real epidemic and the crime has just sky rocketed, people literally will do just about anything to not be dope sick. Gift and a curse losing a friend if it steers you away - my condolences RIP.
 
You may have runny nose & ceaseless
yawning, chills. W/o pot around generic
benadryl 50-100mg to help you sleep &
OTC emetrol for nausea/vomitting.
 
You may also feel muscle soreness and fatigue for a few days. Just ride it out man, opiates are NOT worth the highs they give. If you smoke, you will recognize some of that familiar longing when you're bored. Ignore those if you value your life.
 
two weeks strait of oxymorphone? I think your about to see moderate wd's. you can handle, dont let the mental part make you go back. let me know if I can help.
 
I had horrific WD from Opana Er! I had used it for over a year with norco for BT pain. I don't think you will feel anything really but mild discomfort. Don't ever take it on a daily basis unless you are going to die from the pain! I wanted to die during WD.
 
I wouldnt think the w/d would be too bad with 2 weeks daily use, some discomfort. Just take your benzos and when your in w/d just think how much worse it could be if you continue to use.

peace.
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To be honest I don't really think you'll feel anything. At the most a little bit of not sleeping and feeling a little cold. But 2 weeks is not long enough to develop a habit, unless you've already had a habit before.

Bo is right, I would massively advise staying clear of opiates, now you've had you're experience with them. The high's most definately don't outweigh the lows.
 
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