Vicodin Addiction: Methadone Facts

Question: A question about vicodin addiction?

(Posted by: Erin F on 2010-01-28 18:19:33)

I took 3- 4 Vicodin a day for approximately 6 weeks. This was for multiple tooth infections, and ultimately extractions. They started at 7.5mg does and, after the extractions, the does was upped to 10mg. I was worried about stopping, for fear of withdrawal. I haven't had any for over 24 hours now, and I don't feel any kind of withdrawal. I am taking Ibuprofen for the lingering pain and feeling fine. Is it safe to say that I did not become addicted? I was really concerned about this, even though I was taking it for legitimate reasons.

Posted by: MeAgain on 2010-01-28, 18:30:16

You are fine. Nothing to worry about at all. I was addicted to vicodin for years, withdrawal starts within 12 hours.

Posted by: His on 2010-01-28, 18:25:35

Typically, withdrawal symptoms start within 24 hours, and you would absolutely know if you were having them. It feels like a severe flu. I think you're just fine. You didn't really take all that much for that long.

Posted by: mark k on 2010-01-28, 18:27:31

If you were even close to addiction right now you would be wanting some.