Hello. Please excuse me if you've read part of this before. I posted it as a response to someone elses similar problem but I didn't get any responses. I have been taking Darvocet for chronic pain for about 3 years. About 5 months ago I increased my dosage to about an average of 5 a day vs. the 2.5 a day that I had been taking for the period before this time. My doctor said that I shouldn't worry about addiction. Stupidly, this is the 1st time that I've searched on the Internet regarding Darvocet addiction and he's obviously wrong. I need help with suggestions. It is not an option for me to go to a clinic. I can't be known in my town or our social 'circles' as having this problem. I can't be seen at a meeting in fear of someone finding out. I wish that I could but I don't want to embarrass my husband. Can someone tell me what kind of withdrawl symptoms that I should expect from Darvocet? After doing a bit of research I see that it's a bit different than
Hydrocodone so I'm hoping that withdrawl won't be as bad??? It seems to be a 'synthetic' narcotic yet does cause addiction. Thank you for any help that someone can provide. A thought that I had this morning which may help others in the same situation - I'm trying to look forward to feeling better after I get off of this drug and how much stronger mentally that I will be - not to think how I am losing something. I haven't quit yet so this is easy for me to say now.