Vicodin Withdrawal and Detox

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Sweating
• Tremors
• Muscle aches
• Teary eyes
• Fatigue
• Chills
• Mood shifts
• Jumpiness
• Hostility
• Anxiety
• Depression

On their own, these symptoms are not deadly, but experiencing all of these symptoms at once over a long period of time can result in loss of fluid and dehydration. To avoid any harmful side effects of detox, it’s best to opt for care at a Vicodin detox center where you can receive round-the-clock care from doctors and clinicians.

• Dehydration
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Runny nose
• Irritability
• Sweating
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle aches and cramping
• Mood swings
• Insomnia

While physically draining, it’s important to remember that these effects of Vicodin withdrawal usually will not last long — typically not longer than one week, but everyone’s journey is different. These symptoms are a normal part of detoxing the body and a sign that you’re one step closer to your goals in recovery. And if you undergo detox at The Recovery Village, any physical or mental discomfort you feel during this time will be attended to by our doctors and staff. At The Recovery Village, you’ll never have to face Vicodin withdrawal or detox alone.

• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Aggression
• Paranoia
• Mood swings
• Difficulty concentrating
• Hyperactivity

These symptoms can be mitigated through behavioral health counseling during and following detox. Some of these lingering mental withdrawal symptoms stem from co-occurring disorders that may have been present before (or spurred) addiction and deserve to be treated with dedicated care from a trained therapist. Co-occurring disorder counseling is a key part of every program at The Recovery Village, meaning any long-term withdrawal symptoms you face can be met with compassionate counseling through the entire detox process.

Most initial Vicodin withdrawal symptoms set in within the first 24 hours following the last dose, and some may occur only 12 hours afterward. During the first phases of detox, or days one through 3, the withdrawal symptoms will be the most intense. After day three, the individual will start feeling better and should continue to progress past day five. However, each person experiences detox differently, depending on a variety of factors. For many people in treatment, withdrawal symptoms subside after one week, but it’s not unusual for mild side effects to linger longer.

With the right treatment at an accredited rehab center, your withdrawal timeline can be managed with care from medical professionals dedicated to your recovery.

This critical first phase of treatment can take varying amounts of time and include painful symptoms that affect you physically and mentally. During inpatient detox, medical staff will carefully monitor each client 24-hours a day to ensure their stability. Clinical teams will work to mitigate painful withdrawal symptoms as they come, and may administer approved taper medications if medically appropriate. These substances take the place of Vicodin to slowly wean the body off opioid drugs in a safe manner.

Tapering off Vicodin use can be done in several different settings using a variety of techniques. These include:

• Medically Assisted Detox: The most supportive and widely-recommended mode of detox, this level is offered at hospitals and full-service centers like The Recovery Village. Each client receives 24-hour medical care, individual counseling, nutritional support and more.
• Outpatient Detox: A step-down from medical detox in terms of support, outpatient detox can occur at a doctor’s office, medical center or local clinic. Oftentimes treatment may only be offered during business hours at this level, and is not recommended for those with severe Vicodin addiction.

• Holistic Detox: Using no taper medications and offering no clinical support, these programs use alternative therapies and herbal medicines to detoxify the body. Spiritual counseling, acupuncture and yoga may be used in holistic detox.

• Cold-Turkey Detox: While quitting cold turkey may help rid your body of the drug fastest, it may also bring about the worst withdrawal symptoms, and is not advisable for someone who has had a long history of Vicodin addiction.

• At-Home Detox: Detoxing from Vicodin is never safe to do on your own. At-home detoxing can have disastrous consequences and can end in setbacks or worse.

To protect your health and to prevent setbacks, it’s recommended to attend medically assisted detox if you’re struggling with Vicodin addiction — especially if you have a history of addiction. Don’t risk the life-threatening consequences of at-home or cold-turkey detox; find a program where you’ll be supported day and night by compassionate addiction professionals. At The Recovery Village, that’s exactly what you’ll find. Our clinical staff will work to make sure all your physical and mental needs are met and the process is as comfortable as possible for you. If this sounds like the kind of care you need, call our Vicodin hotline to speak to someone who can guide you toward a detox program near you.

In addition to counseling and clinical support, there are some medications doctors may administer to help ease the symptoms of withdrawal from Vicodin. If you undergo this process at a detox clinic or addiction treatment center like The Recovery Village, your doctor may administer taper medications as medically appropriate. These drugs ease the symptoms of withdrawal by tricking the brain into thinking you’re still using Vicodin. This enables the body to wean off Vicodin use in a safe manner. If, how and when these medications are taken will be dictated by your medical team.

When choosing a Vicodin detox center, it’s important to consider several factors, including:

• Reviews from past and present clients
• Whether or not taper medications are used
• Whether co-occurring disorder counseling is offered
• Insurance coverage
• Estimated length of program

At The Recovery Village, our medically assisted Vicodin detox programs:

• Are covered by a variety of insurance plans
• Employ taper medications where clinically appropriate
• Offer co-occurring disorder care
• Provide nutritionally balanced meals
• Offer access to healing recreational amenities
• Are located across the country  

The Recovery Village has locations in each area of the country and may have a detox center near you. View resources for recovery by zip-code for a comprehensive list of local options for care. If you’re ready to get started with detox for Vicodin addiction, call our intake coordinators at 352.771.2700. We’re ready to help you find healing.