Ultracet and withdrawls

I was prescribed this medication for back spasms. It was my understanding that Ultracet was a non addictive muscle relaxer. It has been my expeirence that this drug is highly addictive. I would get samples from my Dr., and they would seem to run out unusaully fast. When I would stop the medication, I would go through withdrawls for about three days. Irritalbility, not wanting to be in social situations, and not sleeping, are the withdrawls I expeirenced. I would take two to four Ultracet a day. They eliminated my back pain, and allowed me to feel outgoing and social. I had no problem driving, or getting my work done. In fact, it helped me maintain a positive attitude in my stressful world. Well, anything that makes you feel unusually good will eventually do the opposite. I have now been on Ultracet for three months. I finished my refills yesterday, I and not planning on using it again. I have been in AA for four years, and decided to change my sobriety date. The withdrawls for Ultracet are brutal. If you have an addictive personality, and have abused pain medication, I suggest not taking this one.

I have been on hydrocodone for several months for chronic pancreatitis.It works ok along with a fentanyl patch.Am I addicted?Probably.However,I am 5 months pregnant now and the drs all agree the baby will go thru some withdrawls after delivery.I am now trying Ultracet and my main complaint is the AWFUL nightmares.I have never heard of this side effect.You cant explain nightmares to a dr without sounding like an idiot,but my husband says I also twitch and scream during the night,when I finally do get to sleep.Slight itching,but lots of "creepie crawlies"when I try to relax.Ive decided to 86 the patch and deal with the ultracet,using my hydro for the more severe bouts of pain.