Vicodin Withdrawal

If a habitual Vicodin user stops taking this medication, they will experience Vicodin withdrawal within six to twelve hours after their last dose. The intensity of their vicodin withdrawal symptoms depends on the degree of their addiction. Typically, Vicodin withdrawal symptoms will grow stronger for twenty-four to seventy-two hours and then gradually decline over a period of seven to fourteen days.

Vicodin is one of the most commonly abused prescription pain medications today. One of the most widely prescribed medications, Vicodin and its related medications, loricet, loritab percodan, and oxycontin are opioid-based pain medications. This drug is a derivative of opium, which is also used to manufacture heroin.

Often, people addicted to Vicodin become deeply depressed and their thinking, attention, and judgment become impaired. Their thoughts begin to dwell on the next time they are going to take a pill. They will lie to themselves and others saying that they are still taking Vicodin for pain or to avoid Vicodin withdrawal symptoms. Those who are addicted to this drug often truly feel physical pain, but it is psychologically produced.

Addiction to Vicodin means the addict craves more of the drug and can tolerate greater amounts of Vicodin in an attempt to achieve a "high". Vicodin addicts go to great lengths, even breaking the law to get their fix. They continue abusing this medication even though they suffer negative physical and social consequences in addiction to Vicodin withdrawal symptoms. Many who are addicted to Vicodin are often aware of their addiction, but may be too embarrassed or stubborn to admit it. 

The symptoms of Vicodin withdrawal include but are not limited to:

• bone pain
• chills
• cold flashes
• diarrhea
• goose bumps
• insomnia
• involuntary leg movements
• irritability
• loss of appetite
• muscle pain
• nausea
• panic
• restlessness
• runny nose
• sweating
• vomiting
• watery eyes

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