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What Causes High Energy Level And Restlessness While Withdrawing From Oxycodone?

My husband is being treated for a tumor on his spine and has been taking 8 mg of oxycodone every 3 hours with 1 500 mg Tylenol, plus time-released morphine 3 x day. His radiation treatments have finished and he is anxious to stop his pain meds. He has reduced the oxycodone to 4 mg every 3 hours and we are getting ready to move him to 4 mg every 4 hours. He is saying he is restless and full of energy. Is this a side effect of withdrawal? He wants to stop the oxycodone soon, if possible. Thanks.
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Hello,

It is just a transient response and will settle by itself without any definite treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes High Energy Level And Restlessness While Withdrawing From Oxycodone?

Hello, It is just a transient response and will settle by itself without any definite treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician