[Snyder24]

Okay, so after legitematelly obtaining a prescription of Vicodin from my Doctor after having an infected ingrown toenail removed. My doctor knew the pain would require pain medications. So I took my Vicodin as I should, the dose he gave me. I didn't feel any postivite effects except pain management. Now that I am out of Vicodin, I have cravings for it still. The only help I need is help on getting over the cravings. It's not that I want the drug, because I dont. I just CRAVE it. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of the cravings. It's like when you reallyy want a chocolate bar, but I reallly want Vicodin now. I have NO history of drug abuse, and like I said I dont WANT Vicodin, I just have a craving!Please do not answer if you have no knowledge in the medical field. I will be recieving my Medical Degree (I am going to be a phystician) and I will have it in 1 more year of Medical School. I really need advice on dealing with vicodin cravings. Thank you!

[eldoradodave]

Talk to your Doc. he can wean you off the cravings with something like ativan

[geezer 51]

substitute an activity when you feel the cravings, and try not to put yourself in situations that make you crave it. i am assuming you have weaned off the drug already.

[littledevilinyourcup]

the withdrawl from the codeine in Vicoden usually hits 24-48 hours after the last dose and will last about 7-10 days.You may also feel agitateded and depressed with a loss of appitite with a strong craving forthe med for about the first 4 daysThen as the craving goes away you may have insomnia and exhaustion with a strong desire to sleep.By the 7th day you will return to a normal sleep pattern and start feeling better. I am sorry you are having a hard time on it right now It would be nice if doctors would warn you that you can become reliant on this stuff when they prescribe it. Hang in there

[Johnny's a Tosser]

As a med student you should know that addiciton and dependency: clinically speaking - are the SAME thing! You should also know the diagnostic criteria for this d/o as you have already had pharmacology! AND, you should also know, being one year out, that opiate addiciton will get your ticket pulled by your state board!