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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Oxycodone

I have been on oxycodone for 6 yrs at 40 mg a day but it seem to no longer help my back, I think I got ammune to it. 6 wks ago I quit taking it cold turkey and went through all the withdraws when could I expect to start taking it again to where it will work on the original dose my doctor has me on will work?
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Oxycodone is an opioid drug and the drug is high dependence producing drug if taken without prescription. You have been using the drug in high doses since 6 years and in such case abrupt withdrawal of drug can result in withdrawal symptoms. So I would advise you to visit a psychiatrist for help. In most cases gradual dose reduction over 6-10 weeks is advised. Doses should be reduced by about 20% every two weeks and then can be stopped over 6-10 weeks. In inpatient setting more rapid reduction can be done. To prevent withdrawal symptoms replacement of drug with other drugs like Buprenorphine or Methadone can be done. Medicines like Clonidine can help to reduce the withdrawal symptoms. Please visit a psychiatrist for detailed help and prescription of these drugs.

Thanks, Hope this helps you.

Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
Psychiatrist.
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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Oxycodone

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Oxycodone is an opioid drug and the drug is high dependence producing drug if taken without prescription. You have been using the drug in high doses since 6 years and in such case abrupt withdrawal of drug can result in withdrawal symptoms. So I would advise you to visit a psychiatrist for help. In most cases gradual dose reduction over 6-10 weeks is advised. Doses should be reduced by about 20% every two weeks and then can be stopped over 6-10 weeks. In inpatient setting more rapid reduction can be done. To prevent withdrawal symptoms replacement of drug with other drugs like Buprenorphine or Methadone can be done. Medicines like Clonidine can help to reduce the withdrawal symptoms. Please visit a psychiatrist for detailed help and prescription of these drugs. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi Psychiatrist.