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I'm detoxing myself from very large amount of heroin. any suggestions on how to make the withdrawals not so hellish?? and suboxone isn't a option pls
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Why do it alone?: Opiate withdrawal is definitely one of the most painful withdrawal experiences anyone can go through. I would really recommend you go into a detox and get professional assistance. Going it alone will be uncomfortable and painful for you. If you must do it alone, prepare for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and muscle aches. Check your vital signs regularly and please go to your nearest ER for help.
Answered 10/13/2015
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A number of options: but none of them work all that well. The best is clonidine, a blood pressure medication. It comes in pills and patches & when dosed properly can reduce many withdrawal symptoms. A doc with some expertise in addiction treatment should prescribe it, and it has to be adjusted to what works for you without causing low blood pressure. Imodium for diarrhea, motrin/tylenol for pain, benadryl (diphenhydramine) for sleep
Answered 12/30/2015
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