You are making the right decision. Some doctors are just crack pots. The amount you are taking is almost abnormal for your age (my Mom takes 40mg. hydroco. daily for
RA which is serious). If you don't need it don't take it! I wouldn't stop "cold turkey" might do more harm than good.
Methadone might help you, just don't get used to taking it either, talk to your doc. I did and the methadone helps w/o making you feel "high". Best of luck!
--Day