Kratom withdrawal remedies can be used to ease your symptoms so that you can start feeling better right away. A lot of people have successfully used kratom to get off powerful opioid drugs.
But now they want to get off kratom and need the right plan to do so.
Others have never been addicted to opiates, but they started using kratom and got addicted to it.
This article is for anyone who wants to know the best remedies for alleviating kratom withdrawal symptoms from home.
Kratom is a partial opioid agonist, which means that even though it’s not an opiate (since it’s not derived from the opium poppy plan), it still binds to the opioid receptors in the brain.
This means that anything that works for opiate withdrawal can also work the same for kratom withdrawal.
I’ve been clean for over 7 years now, and I’ve since made it my life’s purpose and mission to help others recover from the opiate addiction plague that has spread throughout this world.
During my time in recovery, I also became a Certified Advanced Food-Based Healing Instructor that specializes in supplements and nutrition for opiate withdrawal and recovery.
I have a deep inner-knowledge of specific foods, vitamins, herbs, amino acids, superfoods, minerals, and other natural methods for easing kratom withdrawal symptoms.
The following list of kratom withdrawal remedies will include these, along with natural drugs, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and home remedies.
Kratom Withdrawal Remedies: Prescription Medications
The most powerful kratom withdrawal remedies are prescription medications. These will offer the most strength in easing symptoms, however, they are often difficult to come by and potentially dangerous.
Nevertheless, these do work well, and under the supervision of a doctor for treating the worst symptoms for a few days, I believe they can be very beneficial.
1. Clonidine – A blood pressure medication that is often a doctor’s first choice for treating kratom withdrawal symptoms. It helps with the goosebumps and chills, it can definitely take the edge off, and many people have used it to minimize their symptoms.
When I used clonidine several years ago, it worked well but made my mouth super dry, which is a common side-effect. Clonidine can be habit forming, and if used should only be taken for a short period of time, two weeks maximum.
2. Gabapentin (Neurontin) – An anti-convulsant and analgesic developed to treat epilepsy, which is also used to relieve neuropathic pain. In a study from 2011, gabapentin with a dose of 1600 mg per day was found to be effective in reducing some of the withdrawal symptoms in patients addicted to opiates undergoing methadone-assisted detoxification.
3. Benzodiazepines – Medications used for anxiety such as Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, and Librium. Out of all the kratom withdrawal remedies, I probably got the most relief from my symptoms after taking Xanax. Having 3-4 days worth of these definitely helped me relax and sleep better.
Use caution because these can be habit-forming.
I don’t recommend treating drug problems with other drugs unless it is absolutely necessary. Even then they should only be used for a few days then stopped.
Kratom Withdrawal Remedies: OTC Medications
4. Loperamide HCL (Imodium AD) – One of the best kratom withdrawal remedies due to its ability to stop diarrhea, ease gastrointestinal upset, and allow you to have somewhat of an appetite. It acts as a mu-opioid receptor agonist in the myenteric plexus of the large intestine, though it does not affect the central nervous system.
This is just a fancy way of saying that it acts just like an opiate on your stomach, but it doesn’t get you high.
5. Topical Pain Relievers – Products like Bengay and Icy Hot can be used as kratom withdrawal remedies. Rubbing these ointments on sore and aching limbs can relieve pain and Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS).
6. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) – This refers to kratom withdrawal remedies such as Advil, Aleeve, and Tylenol, which are over-the-counter pain relievers. They can be used to help ease aching muscles and limbs. To be perfectly honest, you’re not going to get much help from these, though they will be able to reduce a fraction of your pain, and every little bit helps.
Kratom Withdrawal Remedies: Natural Drugs
7. Marijuana – In a study published in 2005, patients reported cannabis to be effective in treating opiate withdrawal symptoms, though they found benzodiazepines such as Valium to be more effective.
Another study that was published in The American Journal of Addictions found that out of 91 patients seeking methadone treatment, the ones that used cannabis had less opiate withdrawal symptoms.
I met a man when I lived in New York who stated that he got over his 400 mg per day OxyContin habit with cannabis alone, experiencing only mild symptoms.
Kratom Withdrawal Remedies: Supplements
8. Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean) – A tropical legume that is native to Africa and Asia. It contains levodopa (L-dopa), which converts to the chemical dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that promotes enjoyment and interest in life. It also increases mental focus and feelings of pleasure.
9. DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA) – This is by far one of my favorite kratom withdrawal remedies. DLPA is a supplement that contains both the D- and L- forms of the amino acid phenylalanine.
The L- form comes from protein-rich foods and increases dopamine and norepinephrine. The D- form is made synthetically in laboratories and causes an increase in endorphins, which are your natural kratoms.
DLPA is great for kratom withdrawal depression, anxiety, and fatigue.
Furthermore, it’s the most important supplement to take for the next few months after getting off kratoms because of its ability to increase dopamine and endorphins. It’s truly a kratom recovery all-start supplement.
10. L-Tyrosine – Another amino acid supplement, this kratom withdrawal remedy is very similar to DLPA. It helps your body produce dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, so it’s extremely beneficial for kratom withdrawal depression, fatigue, and anxiety.
I much prefer DLPA, however, due to its ability to increase endorphins as well as these other neurotransmitters.
11. Passionflower – This powerful herb is known for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, and gastrointestinal upset related to anxiety. It is an excellent natural sedative that promotes calmness and relaxation.
Passionflower works by increasing levels of a chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is your brain’s natural Valium.
12. Ginseng – The name ginseng refers to any of 11 different species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots. This powerful kratom withdrawal remedy is useful for treating fatigue and acts as a natural stimulant and balances all body systems that are out of balance.
This is due to its adaptogenic properties.
Adaptogens are a class of plants/herbs that, when administered, result in stabilization of physiological functions and facilitation of homeostasis.
13. Valerian Root – Another one of my favorite kratom withdrawal remedies, valerian is an herb that is native to Europe and parts of Asia, which has also been introduced to North America.
In the brain, this kratom withdrawal remedy is thought to bind to GABA receptors.
By blocking some nerve impulses from reaching the brain, the herb is able to shorten the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, as well as improve the quality of sleep that results.
Valerian is also believed to lessen anxiety because in blocking brain receptors for the neurotransmitter GABA, it also inhibits nerve impulses and stress-related messages from reaching the brain.
14. Ginger – A root that is used as a spice and also for its therapeutic properties, I put it on the kratom withdrawal remedies list due to its natural ability to ease nausea and stomach aches. In Peru, ginger is sliced in hot water as a remedy for belly aches. It’s used as a folk medicine remedy for upset stomach, nausea, and muscle soreness.
15. GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) – A chemical made in the brain which also comes in supplement form. It’s on this kratom withdrawal remedies list because it can help relieve anxiety, improve mood, relieve pain, and promote sleep. GABA is the brain’s natural Valium.
Can you see why this is on my kratom withdrawal remedies list?
16. Melatonin – A hormone made by the pineal gland in the brain, this kratom withdrawal remedy helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. Your body has it’s own natural clock and controls how much melatonin is produced.
Typically, melatonin levels start rising in the evening, stay high during the night, then decrease sometime in the early morning.
To get kratom withdrawal remedies benefits, try eating the two highest food sources of melatonin: cherries and walnuts.
17. Vitamin C – An antioxidant that was shown in a study to ameliorate the withdrawal symptoms of heroin addicts when taken at doses of 300 mg/kg b.w/day, supplemented with vitamin E (5 mg/kg b.w/day).
18. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) – A precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps you feel emotionally relaxed. It is also the precursor for melatonin, the hormone involved in sleep patterns of the human body.
It can improve mood, help you sleep, and instill feelings of relaxation and calmness.
19. Phenibut – A derivative of the natural neurotransmitter, GABA. GABA has inhibitory qualities which can produce tranquilizing and anxiolytic effects. The benefits of phenibut often relate to calmness and a reduction in anxiety.
Phenibut may also help to reduce stress and encourage a better sleep, making it one of the most powerful natural kratom withdrawal remedies for taking at night before bed.
20. L-Theanine – An amino acid abundant in green tea which has been shown to have a direct influence on brain activity, such as reducing stress. It has the ability to relax the mind without causing drowsiness.
Kratom Withdrawal Remedies: Home Remedies
21. Epsom Salt Bath – Kratom withdrawal remedies can even be found in the tub. Epsom salt is a naturally occurring pure mineral compound consisting of sulfate and magnesium.
Both of these are easily absorbed through the skin, making Epsom salt baths an ideal way to gain the following benefits during kratom withdrawal:
- Flushes toxins from the body
- Relaxes the nervous system
- Soothes back pain and aching limbs
- Improves the absorption of nutrients
Research also shows that magnesium increases energy and stamina by promoting ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production.
It helps to produce serotonin, the chemical in the brain that helps you feel emotionally relaxed.
Stress drains the body of magnesium, so it’s important to replenish it while going through kratom withdrawal.
22. Movies – These are decent kratom withdrawal remedies. I prefer comedies because when it comes to powerful medicine, laughter ranks at the top of my list.
A hearty laugh relaxes your entire body and triggers the release of endorphins, the natural feel-good chemicals that can reduce pain. Another genre I suggest is inspirational movies.
They can help you manifest the inner strength and courage needed to get past the first few days of kratom withdrawal.
23. Music – It can do wonders to help kratom withdrawal symptoms.
Research suggests that music can:
- Reduce Pain
- Improve Sleep Quality
- Reduce Stress
- Relieve Depression
- Elevate Mood
24. Dark Chocolate – Eating dark chocolate can help your brain produce endorphins are other feel-good chemicals to elevate mood. To add this to your kratom withdrawal remedies shopping list, make sure to get dark chocolate with at least 85% cacao.
25. Water – Kratom withdrawal remedies work best when you stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day during kratom withdrawal.
26. Gatorade – Helps you replenish electrolytes. Especially beneficial if you have diarrhea or if you’re vomiting.
27. Ginger Ale – Can help to ease stomach discomfort during kratom withdrawal.
28. Crackers – Easy food to get and keep down, fast energy, salty crackers go well with the Gatorade.
29. Cool/Dark/Quiet Room to Sleep in – This makes falling and staying asleep much easier. Try to get to bed before 12 am to have the best chance at getting some sleep during kratom withdrawal.
30. Exercise – Swimming, walking, jogging, lifting weights, and other types of exercise can help you produce endorphins, which are your bodies natural morphine. This is one of the most powerful kratom withdrawal remedies and it’s totally free. I know it’s not fun to exercise during withdrawal, but if you can manage to even go for two long walks per day it will help a great deal.
31. Sunshine – I know the last thing you want to do during kratom withdrawal is going outside and face the world. However, if you can manage to do so, spending some time outdoors on a warm sunny day can help to elevate your mood, especially if you exercise outdoors.
Kratom Withdrawal Remedies: Opiate Withdrawal Formulas
Opiate withdrawal Formulas are natural supplements that are specifically designed to ease symptoms of withdrawal from kratom, heroin, hydrocodone, Suboxone, kratom, and other opioid drugs.
If learning about all of the kratom withdrawal remedies thus far has been a lot to take in, these withdrawal formulas can make things a lot easier for you.
They contain many of the supplements I wrote about in the right combinations and dosages to ease kratom withdrawal symptoms.
32. Opiate Withdrawal Supplement
In addition to this supplement, I also highly recommend using CBD oil, as it helps a great deal.
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Yeah when I had to quit hydrocodone 100mg per day the vet Rx for my 90lb dog at 4th of July — 20 xanax 1mg — was Heaven sent.
Could I use DLPA and L-TYROSINE together, or would that be overkill?
I agree with Ultimate Powa about your recommendation to use any type of benzodiazepine such as Valium to help with withdrawal from anything! I am presently tapering from 28 years of prescriptions to one of them. You have no idea of the power of a benzo. Withdrawing from any of them can and in many cases HAS killed people! Please delete that part of your message. You will be doing a service to people instead of the opposite now. Please….
I disagree. Using benzos for 4 days during the worst part of acute Kratom withdrawal will not lead to a single negative consequence. It’s impossible to become dependent on a benzo after only 4-7 days of use, a physiological impossibility.
But not psychologically impossible. I have used benzos for this very purposes and ended up hopelessly addicted to them to the point of having seizures and needing to medical detoxes. It really is a very slippery slope recommending benzos to someone with an already active addiction. I
I agree with you. I myself found using bentos for the first few intense days helped tremendously. And I can speak too from worhdrawling from benzos a different time from over use which lead to seizures- but Matt is specifically stating for extremely short terms use it’s provides ease and comfort in the initial process.
Exactly. Agreed.
Yeh benzos are extremely habit forming and life altering drugs. After 20 years of addiction it literally took 18 days before I slept at all and the better part of a year before I slept more than a few hours. Extreme anxiety, depression. I had to check myself into a 6 month program of hell to get off em and about 6 months in I couldn’t take the lack of sleep and found kratom to help. And now I gotta kick that shit. Gave me energy to work because I’d little sleep and oddly enough would help me relax after taking it. It feels a lot like opioids. Definitely stay away from any drug that is physically addictive. They all suck. If you can use a benzo for a few days, great, but the majority of ppl with addiction issues aren’t gonna go a few days. Unless medically supervised and still may endeavor the black market after. Anything physically addictive should not be used unless to do so would stave off death such as in alcohol dependence. It’s just better in the long run. It’s not easy. It’s not meant to be easy. You just gotta do it and use the experience not to go back . Still working on That.
THE FUCK YOU SUGGESTING BENZOS FOR TO HELP WITH KRATOM WITHDRAWAL!?!?!??!?!?!
I hear Cocaine and Krokodil helps too with Kratom withdrawal, but just because it helps doesn’t mean you should be putting it on a list that addicts might see.
You very well may have killed people with that post, I hope you’re happy.
Hi Matt—I am so grateful that I found you and this Blog. I have gone from Opiates to Suboxone and jumped to Kratom. Now I’m starting to ween off the Kratom. I have ordered both Day & Night Elimidrol. Will it be “overkill” if I also took the Calm Support ? Any suggestions would be great!
Thank you,
Cheryl
Use the Kratom for about the period of time you used Suboxone, then start weening yourself off.
Take a day out of the month for a tolerance break, to let out some of the Cortisol that has built up with your Opiate use.
Cortisol literally will keep building up in your brain, help back like a dam of sorts until you decide to stop taking substances that block the opiate receptors, releasing all at once.
Kratom tends to half-bind to the receptors, allowing the flow of some Cortisol, which allows you to slowly release that dependency.
By taking a day off and drinking some caffeine, you speed up that process.
(The Caffeine will make you feel like crap, because it’s basically forcing your withdrawal front and center)