Hydrocodone Withdrawal

• Acute Hydrocodone Withdrawal: 3-5 days
• Post Acute Hydrocodone Withdrawal: 1 Week
  

  

What is Hydrocodone?

Hydrocodone is semi-synthetic opiate derived from codeine and/or thebaine. It is indicated for moderate to severe pain as well as severe coughs. Hydrocodone is often combined with other analgesics such as acetaminophen or aspirin to help increase the effectiveness of the drug without increasing the narcotic effects.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Hydrocodone withdrawal symptoms can take place if use of drug is abruptly stopped. Hydrocodone withdrawal is not typically life threatening; however, symptoms can be extraordinarily uncomfortable.

Symptoms may include:

• Anxiety
• Runny Nose
• Sweating/Chills
• Muscle Cramping
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia
• Sweating
• Stomach Cramps
• Loss of Appetite

Symptoms Severity Scale Rating

Hydrocodone Withdrawal Treatment

• Non-Medical Treatment: Abrupt cessation of Hydrocodone with the assistance of a hospital or rehab center
• Medical Treatment: Decrease Hydrocodone doses before total elimination of drug intake combined with the administration of methadone or clonidine

Hydrocodone Facts

• Other variants and names: Hydro, Vicodin, Lortab, Vicodin ES, Lorcet and Norco
• Common Strengths: 5mg/500mg(Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen), 7.5/750, 10/500, 10/325
• Usually taken: Orally in pill form
• Half Life of Hydrocodone: 4-6 hours

Hydrocodone Testimonials

“Thank you for your product. I am on day five of Hydrocodone withdrawal and I feel great besides the occasional belly ache and some depression. The (last) time I quit hydrocodone I had two miserable weeks. This time was close to a breeze. My doctor had me on two Hydrocodone 10/500 for a slipped disc, and two bulging discs, but I was taking twice that much or more some days. I am thirty years old, and glad to have my life back. My energy is [good] enough that I will go back to work today. With your product, and my wife and parent’s support, I am doing great. Thanks Again!”
- Allan K