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Anniebean09
Jul 15, 2012, 04:21 AM
I was wondering if it is normal to have side effects coming off hydrocodone . I have been on meds for approx 24 days and I feel I don't need them any longer... so I tapered off my last dose was two nights ago... but now I'm feeling anxious,chills depressed... can someone please give me some hope I don't like feeling this way thank you Ann

DrBill100
Jul 15, 2012, 10:29 AM
Mild withdrawal symptoms when quitting Hydrocodone are normal and to be expected even after relatively short-term therapeutic dosage. Pretty potent drug. Should improve day by day.

Here is a brief consumer article that addresses the symptoms you mention:

Hydrocodone (http://back-pain.emedtv.com/hydrocodone/hydrocodone-withdrawal-symptoms.html)

Hope you're feeling better already.