How can you kick a prescription addiction without having withdrawals?

Published July 13, 2010

Question by pizza2008: How can you kick a prescription addiction without having withdrawals?
I take ambien at night, lortab and adipex during the day. I would really like to get off of these prescriptions without having withdrawals. I have been taking the ambien and adipex for probably 10years now. I really need to get off of these and any advice would be greatly appreciated. I started having pains in my shoulder is the reason for the pain pills but I have been on those now for prob 6 months.

Best answer:

Answer by MEDICAL DOG
You can’t quit an addiction without withdrawl symptoms. Maybe if you gradually reduce the dose, it will help.

However, don’t just quit the medication. Consult a doctor and make sure you keep taking the medication as per his/her orders.

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