I Withdrawal From Low Dose Vicodin And Was Off Them

Posted on Sat, 11 Jan 2020

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Question : I withdrawal from low dose vicodin and was off them for almost a week then had a dental procedure and got back on them for 4 days at 20 mg a day. will I start withdrawals all over again?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You won't get withdrawal if you are on Vicodin currently.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service,

I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern about your symptoms.

You won't get any withdrawal if you are still on the Medicine.

Hope this information would help you.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)

no I mean after being off them I week and been thru withdrawals I got on them again for a few days for dental work and go off them again will I withdrawal

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, you may not experience withdrawal again.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back,

I have gone through your follow up query and can certainly understand your concern towards your symptoms.

But, you may not experience withdrawal even if you discontinue the Medicine.

Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj