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Kalista07 -> oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 5:36:19 AM)
grrr...i feel stupid for even having to admit that this is an issue i've experienced, let alone one i'm currently experiencing...Anyway, i guess i might be going through some withdrawal of this...Any suggestions???Anyone else made it through this?? Kali

sirsholly -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 5:46:54 AM)
flu symptoms are the withdrawl. But Kali...you have not been taking them that long...

MissIsis -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 5:47:34 AM)
I've had to wean myself off of this stuff after numerous surgeries. I always seem to know it is time when: -I start having some deep deep sleep & very vivid dreams -I realize I am groggy for most of the time & rather than just dulling the pain, I am sleeping from the pills. The doctors should really spend a few minute educating us, but I had to learn on my own what to do. I am not a dr., but the following has worked for me to wean myself off of the stuff: -Cut the dosage in half. (I have a pill splitter). If half is too much too much for you at once, you can take 3/4 & cut back subsequent doses from there. . -Increase the amount of time between pills. If you have been taking them every hours, cut back to every 5 or 6, more if you can manage it. It won't be long before the amount of time between pills increases. -In the meantime, take ibuprophen, tylenol, or some other non-addictive pain pill. I like having Willow Bark on hand, & sometimes use this. Be careful though. You should ask your doctor what the best thing to take might be. Some of these have side effects & can lead to an increase in bleeding because they can thin your blood, or you might have some other condition that negates you taking them. Whatever you non-addictive pain meds you are taking, be sure to take them regularly. Each one is different. I think ibuprophen is every 4-6 hours, so be sure to take them on schedule, while you are weaning yourself off the other pain meds. It will help take the edge off of any pain the other meds have been controlling. These always work for me. Do all 3 steps. Sending my best to you. You'll get through this.

sirsholly -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 6:24:12 AM)
a general fyi...always check with a pharmacist to amke sure you can halve the pills. In the case of a time-release such as Oxycontin cutting the pill can be fatal. Then ask that taking tylenol is ok. If it is a med like Percocet or Vicodin, which already contain Tylenol, you can cause liver damage.

subeos -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 6:42:39 AM)
Depends on how long you have been taking them? Some doctors give other drugs to wean you off. Then again your best bet is to talk to your doctor. Sorry for your uncomfortable feelings physically. Hope it gets better. slave eos

azropedntied -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 9:36:08 AM)
when getting off those meds , flush your system big time with cranberry juices the no sugar kind and LOTS of water , it really speeds the cleaning of your body .Massage helps too ..

camille65 -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 1:05:14 PM)
My god do NOT split those pills Kali, no no no. That is dangerous and not in a fun way. Drink a lot of water, stay hydrated and feed yourself. If you feel shaky do not drive, see if a friend can come stay with you. How long have you been taking, and what dosage is the Oxy? If you are experiencing genuine withdrawl then you must contact your doctor, any doctor. This isn't something to play around with or wait to see if you can handle it, especially after the trauma your body has gone through. Be safe, please.

Lockit -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 1:29:27 PM)
I have been on this medication for seven years and have had times when the clinic made a mistake and I had to do without for between a week to four months. I didn't have any withdrawl symptoms. They switched me to the time release and they were supposed to work for eight hours, but I only got two hours out of them. I started breaking them in half and got four hours of pain easement. I have been doing this for many months now and no longer go without. Safe or not... I don't know, but I have had no problems in cutting the time released ones in half. I did it because I had to. The way they work giving narcotic's they don't often take into consideration the real needs for pain control. Oxicodone is different than oxicontin... big difference from what I am told. I believe that with the oxicontin they started putting something in it to deactivate it if it was cut or crushed because of the deaths... but don't trust my word on that as I am saying I believe and it is from memory that I say this and that could be faulty as hell! Good luck with this!

magneta93eclipse -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 1:38:29 PM)
careful with oxy, its basically like synthetic heroin, and i've seen a few friends abuse it and get addicted. The withdrawal from it feels like being very ill with influenza plus other symptoms. Plus, depending on where you live, you can sell one 80 ml pill for 50-70$. Good luck : /

polygirl50 -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 3:08:59 PM)
for any kind of opiate withdrawal, try using kratom as a substitute. lots of rehab centers use them in high doses for opiate withdrawal, and low doses for amphetamine withdrawal..it makes things go much smoother. you can pick up the tincture, capsules, or fresh herbs from many online vendors.

Hippiekinkster -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 3:31:10 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly a general fyi...always check with a pharmacist to amke sure you can halve the pills. In the case of a time-release such as Oxycontin cutting the pill can be fatal. Then ask that taking tylenol is ok. If it is a med like Percocet or Vicodin, which already contain Tylenol, you can cause liver damage. How can splitting an OC be fatal?

Hippiekinkster -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 3:37:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lockit I have been on this medication for seven years and have had times when the clinic made a mistake and I had to do without for between a week to four months. I didn't have any withdrawl symptoms. They switched me to the time release and they were supposed to work for eight hours, but I only got two hours out of them. I started breaking them in half and got four hours of pain easement. I have been doing this for many months now and no longer go without. Safe or not... I don't know, but I have had no problems in cutting the time released ones in half. I did it because I had to. The way they work giving narcotic's they don't often take into consideration the real needs for pain control. Oxicodone is different than oxicontin... big difference from what I am told. I believe that with the oxicontin they started putting something in it to deactivate it if it was cut or crushed because of the deaths... but don't trust my word on that as I am saying I believe and it is from memory that I say this and that could be faulty as hell! Good luck with this! I've been on oxycodone for about 9 years, and oxycontin since December. I have split the time-release tabs with no problem. I seem to have the same problem you have; my prescription is for 1 tab every 8 hours, but one every six hours does a better job. I get more done with the more complete pain relief.

mistoferin -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 4:56:42 PM)
I don't agree with the recommendation for using kratom as it is also potentially addictive and has the potential to cause physical withdrawal also. One of the side effects noted with it's use is that following withdrawal from it depression ranging from mild to major has been reported in quite a large number of cases. I worked for many years in substance abuse detox/rehab centers but none of them used this method. Also, it would seem that some people are possibly confusing two drugs on this thread. They are VERY different medications. Oxycodone is very similar to Hydrocodone (Vicodin). Vastly different from oxycontin.

VivaciousSub -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 6:52:17 PM)
I used to have a problem with these. Congratulate yourself on asking for help instead of pretending nothing was wrong. That's the first step! How often have you been taking them and at what dosage? I agree with the advice given by MissIsis, that's a good way to wean yourself off them. I went cold turkey, suffered 3 days of pure unadulterated hell and never touched them again. I'll go with OTC meds now, within reason. Ulcers aren't fun. If/When you do start experiencing withdrawal symptoms - nausea, sweats, the shakes - ball yourself up on the couch with blankets, lots of water, some of the good old pink goo (Pepto) and a lot of movies. That's what I did, and rode it out. I don't advise cold-turkey unless you've been on a fairly low dose, though.

candystripper -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 7:04:20 PM)
I never had any beneficial effect from these narcotics, but that doesn't mean it's safe is immediately discontinue their use. Beware of over-the-counter stuff; too much can upset or even damage your digestive track. See your MD, tell him you think they've lost their desired effect and if you can tolerate the pain unmedicated, resist being prescribed another narcotic. Your pharmacist is also your friend; these are powerful drugs and their effect of the body is not entirely known. Be careful; and take good care of yourself. candystripper [sm=pole.gif]

VivaciousSub -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 7:32:02 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: candystripper Beware of over-the-counter stuff; too much can upset or even damage your digestive track. I know this for a fact. I've dealt with a serious mental disease for my entire life, and I tried committing suicide at 13 (not the last time, I'm afraid, but that's over with now!!!!) by taking an entire bottle of extra strength Tylenol. I severely damaged my liver. It's mostly recovered 15 years later, but I still have effects from it (highly sensitive to meds, more so than anyone else in my family). Be careful with that stuff. Ibuprofen and Aleve need to be taken with a full glass of water. If you take Aleve, BE SURE you stay sitting or standing for at least 30 minutes afterwards. Naproxen sodium - the active ingredient - can eat a hole through your esophagus. I've seen that happen, not to me, thank God, but OW!

Racquelle -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 7:41:35 PM)
Seek medical attention Seek medical attention. Seek medical attention. Addiction to opiates is serious. Many people will speak of how "kicking the dope" or "getting off the booze" could kill you. That is actually rather unlikely, but there are health concerns, and doctors who specialize in this can help you withdrawal more comfortably, healthfully, and with a greater chance at success. Just about everyone who is given enough opiates for a long enough time will become addicted to them - don't beat yourself up - just get help. It really DOES help.

Racquelle -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 7:46:54 PM)
And to the two posters who said that OxyContin is different from oxycodone: OxyContin is a brand name for an oxycodone hydrocoloride preparation that includes a time release coating. The active agent in OxyContin IS oxycodone. Yes, a medication with a time release coating will feel different than the same medication without the coating - because it is longer acting, and is released more slowly into the system. It isn't a "different" medication anymore than an enteric coating makes an Ecotrin not an "Aspirin".

mistoferin -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 8:00:39 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Racquelle And to the two posters who said that OxyContin is different from oxycodone: OxyContin is a brand name for an oxycodone hydrocoloride preparation that includes a time release coating. The active agent in OxyContin IS oxycodone. Yes, a medication with a time release coating will feel different than the same medication without the coating - because it is longer acting, and is released more slowly into the system. It isn't a "different" medication anymore than an enteric coating makes an Ecotrin not an "Aspirin". The difference between the two is in the preparation...and that is vastly different. An oxycodone capsule is 7.5 to 10 mgs of fast acting pain killer. In an oxycontin (Oxycodone continuous) tablet there is up to 80 mgs in a preparation that is designed to release the oxycodone very slowly. If you are breaking into that tablet you are allowing that entire dosage to enter your system at once, which can be very dangerous and can even be lethal. Guess I should have clarified....thank you.

VivaciousSub -> RE: oxycodone withdrawal (9/8/2008 8:28:15 PM)
My ex-fiance's son developed an addiction to OxyCodone. He found an addiction specialist that put him on Suboxone to help him off of it, and he did great. It's a partial opiod agonist/antagonist and eases the drop. He had been taking 8-10 Oxy a day - had a severe genetic disease and the use escalated from 1-2 per day - and with Subuxone was off of both entirely within 6 weeks with minimal pain and side effects. Here's more info on Suboxone: www.suboxone.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buprenorphine

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