How long lasts Oxycontin withdrawal?

 

MDS Drug Detox is the name of the place I went to. It's in Detroit MI. . Ann there will take care of everything for you. She is the GREATEST!! Tell her, Chad her 'special weekend patient' sent you. I woke up with NO WDs. was the greatest thing for me. So don't worry about WDs..you won't have any. Truly a blessing to find these people. They do take some forms of INS. too. Give them a call. As far as your sweating problem...I did have that too. It was part of the WD symptoms I had. I always had to take more drugs to make my feel normal. Was a bad cycle until i got free and clean. Hope this helps. 

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Yes, you're right, and everyone has a different perspective on drugs and their effects. I liked the way that these posts have pannned out, with no prejudice. I for one, acccording to my GP have an addictive personality, though I'd like to know just what basis she uses to conclude this rather extreme causation for my also extreme substance abuse. I suffer from physiological and emotional pain, with three major operations over as many years and another to come shortly. I for one prefer the cold turkey method, though due to the tremendous tollerence to analgesics that I've built up over many years, to stop suddenly isn't really an option and could cause death. However, while I'm sucessfully reducing them slowly, the amount I'm ingesting could, and most probably has caused some major damage to my liver, kidneys, stomach and digestive system in general. To give you an idea, I take 80mg slow release oxy twice per day and over the counter Iburofen/codeine combo which can range from 0 to 90 per day. Well, I believe that my above disclosure regarding my medication intake should leave no doubt in your mind the distress, both emotionally and physiologically that I'm undergoing at present. Nevertheless, if I'm not successful in finding an alternative to treat my pain, then I'm dead. Enough said.

DO NOT BELIEVE THIS GUY!! THREE TO FOUR DAYS, MY A--!! IF U HAVE BEEN ON OXYS FOR A LONG TIME , IT HURTS FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS AND YOUR MIND WILL STILL CRAVE. BEEN THERE FOR OVER 13 YRS

I have basically the same story as you. been doing oxys since 1998, on day 7 without and I have zero energy and no interest in anything. it;s like my happyiness is gone. i know it's in my mind, but after 14yrs as a funcial [sp] addict, what is the point? this is like a total new mindset here. i think i am going to refill my prescription, i don't like me this way. thanks for listening.

Hey Lilysmom, If you have gone 7 days, then can you just use only enough to take the edge off your withdrawal? After so long on oxy, it will take quite awhile for your body to detox. So PLEASE don't throw this 7 days away, at least make it count by cutting back. You've shown me and yourself just how much strength of will you have. Just to withstand the craving to use is no small feat, so I take my hat off to you. Don't give in, read some to the posts back abit and you'll see that when the body has detoxed, then you begin to enjoy life again, and all the things you used to do. Like the guy who now plays his guitar like there's no tomorrow, cause he is now happy and joyful. Take care

thanks for writing back, i really needed someone to talk to. well, i still have the hot and cold sweats, muscle spams, etc after all this time. I can refill my script at 9am and believe me, i'll be there. but, i will take 1 40 mg a day, this time. i never want to go thru this again. AGAIN THANK YOU, WISH U THE BEST OF LUCK AND JOY!!

I was in misery too. My pain levels from my autoimmune and stenosis are so bad, that I just can't tolerate it. So I've decided to do like you do, although I'm on 22.5 mg perc a day. I'll take it down to 5mg ox three times a day instead. And push harder for my surgery. My autoimmune is active right now and I've been so sick. I think we shouldn't beat ourselves up though. There is a very big difference between dependence and addiction. I think if you're very careful, monitor yourself very closely become afraid of your body's dependence, whatever the issue is and you struggle with these medications, talking to your doctor is a good thing. I've come up with a schedule for mine and even though I will have to stay in some pain, I can live with that. I don't see being on these forever, but I'm choosing to live a life that keeps my pain levels down. My pain can wreak havoc with my immune system. Keeping my pain in check, keeps my immune system from going beserk. Don't give up! You're being responsible and you made it seven days! But I do think that talking to your doctor about where you struggle is best. Good luck!

Lilysmom
You're very welcome, and thx also for your best wishes. I never wanted to go through it again, but here I am, due to osteoarthritis. I've recently had a total hip replacement, so most of the pain is gone, but the addiction remains. I'm working with my GP to slowly cut back, but it's still very hard.
All the best

Good job, wish you the best.

careful you could have a heart attack i guess depending on your age.gradually reduce the intake .

I would like to know how long the previos author was on oxys and his dosage. I have been taken them for over 12 yrs and at leasr 200mgs daily., after building up a tolerance. I am now on day 8 of cold turkey and i feel like death warmed over. do not presume to tell people that is is over in 5 days, every case is different. I do not want to scare people either, but I don't believe in giving false hope!

I'm in day two and couldn't make it that long. I took one five mg. perc today, just to help deal with the withdrawal. I should have done a VERY slow taper. Withdrawal can also be dangerous, if one has anxiety or high blood pressure. I've learned my lesson after a second attempt to withdraw on my own: GET A DOCTOR"S HELP. Also, some people have such painful medical conditions that being off pain meds may not be helpful either. Some of the amounts that some folks are on are jaw dropping. I was taking 7.5/325 percs a day, sometimes, not even that much and I'm STILL going through hell with withdrawal. I think I will opt to stay on the medication but at the lowest dose possible, while also seeking out other pain management help, trying other things and then when my surgeries are complete and healing has commenced do a VERY VERY slow taper. I know it's hell getting off of these meds, but if you're someone who became physically dependent via prescription vs addicted by prescrip or other means, totally different approaches to gettting off the stuff or considering whether or not to stay on. I've been reading all of these posts. very helpful and realizing that everyone's withdrawal will be different. some will suffer immensely, while others will be blessed to get by on otc meds, baths, exercise, blood pressure stable, etc. But if you can't, don't hesitate to seek help.

I should elaborate that I was taking 2 7.5/325 percs a day.

thank you for understanding, this is a living hell for me, but i can get my refill on 12/31. i too have major health issues and do not take these for recreational purposes, but i did build up a tolerance. but oxys have improved my quality of life and i am not going to stop because others have given them a bad name making it hard for people who need them.. i only ran out because my doc went on vacation and i did not know. will never make that mistake again. day nine, dehydrated , exhaustrd and really getting more cranky,lol. WISH YOU THE BEST, THANKS

People give them a bad name, because they become addicted to them. There is a HUGE difference between addiction and dependence, however, in defense of those who DID start taking oxy's or whatever narcotic for pain, some DID turn into addictions. This is why one has to be extremely careful taking this medication.
I've put myself through precipitated withdrawals because I'm tired of living on a pill schedule and MORE tired of having chronic pain issues. I have dependency issues, but not related to chemicals, but to abusive relationships, hence, one of the many reasons I believe I am so sick today. I've never been a pill popper and have high side effect sensitivities. There are very few meds I can take that work. When I was just taking the Ibuprofen route, prescription 800 mg., I wound up with internal bleeding. So as much as I hate the dependence part of having to take these meds for chronic pain, I will learn to live with a lower dosage and supplement in other ways. I understand just what you mean about docs taking vacations! lol! That hasn't happened to me yet, but I know it has to others and it's NOT FUN to be in doc vacation withdrawal! I wish you the best and hope you continue to live a life free of pain and stigmas.