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What Causes Anxiety And Depression After Discontinuing Opioids?
Question: I have just had c5c6 Disc removed in my neck I was on Targin and Lyrica for approx 10 days prior and the Targin, Lyrica, Endone for 7 days post, I have stopped all drugs but I am feeling nervous anxiety with depression can this occur in such a short term does?
Brief Answer:
It is possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although theoretically speaking the depression is possible even after two weeks of use of opioids but I must assure you that this is a temporary thing and likely to disappear in couple of days.
Most of the persons who use endone and Targin show no adverse effects after one to two weeks of discontinuation.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query I will be glad to assist you.
Thanks and regards
It is possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although theoretically speaking the depression is possible even after two weeks of use of opioids but I must assure you that this is a temporary thing and likely to disappear in couple of days.
Most of the persons who use endone and Targin show no adverse effects after one to two weeks of discontinuation.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query I will be glad to assist you.
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Lyrica may also contribute but less chance
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
Lyrica being an anti anxiety medication can cause some rebound anxiety but the chances are much less in compare to targin and endone.
Presence of yawning is hallmark of opioid withdrawal and it can not be explained on the basis of Lyrica discontinuation. Even the chills and anxiety aand depressed feeling are indicative of opiod withdrawal than anything else.
I hope this clarifies.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Thanks and regards
Lyrica may also contribute but less chance
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
Lyrica being an anti anxiety medication can cause some rebound anxiety but the chances are much less in compare to targin and endone.
Presence of yawning is hallmark of opioid withdrawal and it can not be explained on the basis of Lyrica discontinuation. Even the chills and anxiety aand depressed feeling are indicative of opiod withdrawal than anything else.
I hope this clarifies.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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