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What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of 75 Mg Fentanyl Patch?

How long will my withdrawal last from 75mg fentynal patch last? It has been 12 days since I put on my last patch was put on. I am miserable. I do have my norcos which was filled today, I hadn t taken any of those either for two weeks. My Doctor moved away and am trying to find a new one. Right now I am having bad withdrawal
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Thanks for your concern about your withdrawals.

When you happen to be using Fentanyl as a 75 mg transdermal patch, it is important not to suddenly stop using the patch abruptly, as this could lead to severe withdrawal symptoms. This is the same as what is colloquially called "going cold turkey".

To answer your question directly, the withdrawal symptoms of Fentanyl, should start within 48 hours of abrupt cessation, and occasionally last for several weeks. The severity of the withdrawal depends on how long a person has been using fentanyl, and how high the dose being used was.

Fentanyl withdrawals typically involve pain in different regions of the body, sneezing fits, and excessive tearing of the eyes, however they vary from person to person.

To solve your problem, I appreciate the hard work you've put in attempting to detoxify yourself from Fentanyl, and I think that the best way is to taper the drug off steadily, under medical supervision in a detox center.

I hope this helps you.
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What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of 75 Mg Fentanyl Patch?

Thanks for your concern about your withdrawals. When you happen to be using Fentanyl as a 75 mg transdermal patch, it is important not to suddenly stop using the patch abruptly, as this could lead to severe withdrawal symptoms. This is the same as what is colloquially called going cold turkey . To answer your question directly, the withdrawal symptoms of Fentanyl, should start within 48 hours of abrupt cessation, and occasionally last for several weeks. The severity of the withdrawal depends on how long a person has been using fentanyl, and how high the dose being used was. Fentanyl withdrawals typically involve pain in different regions of the body, sneezing fits, and excessive tearing of the eyes, however they vary from person to person. To solve your problem, I appreciate the hard work you ve put in attempting to detoxify yourself from Fentanyl, and I think that the best way is to taper the drug off steadily, under medical supervision in a detox center. I hope this helps you.