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What Causes Insomnia & Anxiety Post A Knee Replacement?

Hello, I had a total knee replacement on July 8, 2014. I was prescribed oxycodone ( 5 mg) . . 1 - 3 tablets every 4- 6 hours. I am trying to taper off, and have noticed that I have isomnia, am agitated have anxiety. Are these withdrawl symptoms? If so, what should I do? I have been trying to take just 1 ( 5 mg) tablet every 6 hours, but the knee pain, and other symptoms ( above ) are of a concern. What can I do to minimize the tapering off effects? Thank you
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello..yes these are the withdrawal symptoms of oxycodone. Kindly taper it gradually and stop it. Replace with another form of analgesic only when required, take a pain killer only pain is unbearable since its already 6 months since surgery. If anxiety is of concern get a mild dose anxiolytic drug from your physician. Take care.
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What Causes Insomnia & Anxiety Post A Knee Replacement?

Hello..yes these are the withdrawal symptoms of oxycodone. Kindly taper it gradually and stop it. Replace with another form of analgesic only when required, take a pain killer only pain is unbearable since its already 6 months since surgery. If anxiety is of concern get a mild dose anxiolytic drug from your physician. Take care.