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Is Gradual Weaning Of Oxycodone Advisable?

i have been on 6 10 mg oxycodones for several years. I went to my usual appt on friday and was told that 6 a day is too many. can only prescribe 4 10 mg a day. In TN some board said the oxy is 1.5 times itself as opposed to 1 10 mg hydrocodone. fine but now i was cut a third of my usual daily dose and this weekend i was experiencing severe with drawls. i will contact my doc tomorrow and tell him of this with drawl. he should of known this would happen. i should have been weaned gradually. i am in TN and go to comprehensive pain specialists dr. Jones. should i demand i be weaned gradually. is this not mal practice.
Mon, 30 May 2016
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oxycodone is a addictive drug if taken in exact prescribed dose usually is not addictive.but some patients use it more due to the high it gives, and this may lead to severe side effects like unconsciousness, breathing problems including stopped breathing, and death.this may be the reason your dr has cut the dose.it is true that this medicine has to be reduced gradually when it is taken within prescription limits. Usual withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, pain, and nausea, can be managed with the help of your doctor.
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Is Gradual Weaning Of Oxycodone Advisable?

oxycodone is a addictive drug if taken in exact prescribed dose usually is not addictive.but some patients use it more due to the high it gives, and this may lead to severe side effects like unconsciousness, breathing problems including stopped breathing, and death.this may be the reason your dr has cut the dose.it is true that this medicine has to be reduced gradually when it is taken within prescription limits. Usual withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, pain, and nausea, can be managed with the help of your doctor.