OxyContin Withdrawal
Whether you were prescribed OxyContin from a physician, or you developed an addiction to the drug through recreational use, it is imperative to seek professional help when dealing with OxyContin withdrawal. We can help you locate a drug treatment center near you where you can find medically-supervised rehabilitation. Call us now at 1-866-99-DETOX (1-866-993-3869) and get the help you need. The call is toll-free and confidential. We're available to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week so call now.
What is OxyContin?
OxyContin is a synthetic opioid analgesic medication prescribed to patients for the sustained relief of chronic pain. Over the last decade, OxyContin has become one of the most popular street drugs, producing a high similar to that of heroin.
Chemically similar to Percocet, OxyContin is even more powerful. In fact, taking one 40mg OxyContin is the equivalent of taking eight Percocets. In addition, when an individual has been exposed to a high dose of OxyContin over a long period of time, addiction to the drug is virtually unavoidable. Through medically supervised drug detox OxyContin withdrawal can be managed and the symptoms associated with it monitored and controlled.
OxyContin Withdrawal Symptoms
OxyContin withdrawal is extremely serious and an abrupt discontinuance can result in seizures and convulsions that can even result in death. Other OxyContin withdrawal symptoms include:
- Perpetual fatigue
- Heart palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Uncontrollable coughing
- Depression
- Runny eyes
- Insomnia
- Hot or cold sweats
- Muscle or joint pain
Managing OxyContin Withdrawal Symptoms
Similar to heroin withdrawal, OxyContin withdrawal should only take place under the medical supervision of an effective detox program. A medically-based detox program will ensure you the medical attention needed to manage OxyContin withdrawal symptoms. While nothing can entirely prevent the symptoms associated with OxyContin withdrawal, a medically-based program can offer medications that can help make the detox process more comfortable.
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