Addicted to an opiod (such as hydrocodone or oxycontin?)

If you want to quit, here is a little- known secret. There is a simple little blood pressure pill called Clonidine that will virtually wipe away any withdrawal symptoms.

The pharmaceuticals don't want you to know this as they are pushing withdrawal meds. that are way expensive. Most any Doc. will script these as they aren't intrusive. (unless of course, you have low blood pressure) Check with a Doc. first!

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Tatsumi · 31-35, M Best Comment

Well. Wish I would have known that 4 years ago.

Lofexidine, a structural analogue of clonidine, may be safer and more effective as an opiate detoxification treatment. It has similar withdrawal-suppressing actions but causes little hypotension and sedation. Although clonidine and lofexidine may be highly effective in helping opiate addicts achieve initial abstinence, a multi-modality aftercare treatment approach including naltrexone and psychotherapy may be necessary to maintain an abstinent state.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/6765486/

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Coyotedave611 · M

@Tatsumi Tried Kratom once many years ago, it really had no effect whatsoever but I was pretty ignorant about dosing, right route, etc. Also, there were so many brands and types offered. I live in Ca. so not sure if it's legal here or not. Kindly advise me if you can, I'd be willing to try this again.

Coyotedave611 · M

@Tatsumi Update on Kratom legality. It's still legal in Ca. (other than the city of San Diego)

Tatsumi · 31-35, M

@Coyotedave611 Absolutely. TauntonBaySoapCompany is a good company to get good quality for cheap. Dose should range from 3 to 10 grams. Capsules are easiest, because it tastes bitter as hell. You can make your own with 000 caps and a cap 'em quik.

Peaches · F

Wow, that's good to know!🤔

GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M

That's news to me. Those are tough drugs to break away from.

SW-User

Would it work for any drug withdrawals? Like cocaine? Or just opiates?

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Coyotedave611 · M

Congratulations on your recovery. Sadly, seems like Docs. all over the US have become so damned paranoid because of the pressure and actual threats from DEA, they seem to avoid helping sincere folks like us.

SW-User

@Coyotedave611 I think they want to keep us addicted just quietly.

Coyotedave611 · M

I'm just glad I have a great pain management doc. who isn't afraid to treat me with the opiods I need for chronic pain. For me, it means habituation for the rest of my life. I have a titanium rod in my spine, the pain can be excruciating so for me, it's a quality of life issue. I love my Docs expression to me, "As long as I'm around David, FUCK the DEA!" gotta love him for that!

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