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How Do I Wean Off Of Oxycodone After Taking It For 2 Years?

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Posted on Thu, 8 Feb 2024
Question: hi, ive been taking oxycoden for 2 years and trying to stop.I feel very lethargic and have 1 pill left,,,my pharmcy will refill end May...how do to weed off?

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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Painkillers can reduce the symptoms.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

With one pill it would be very difficult to wean off the drug. To get rid of pain due to withdrawal you can think of taking painkillers like Diclofenac which will reduce the pain.

Drink a plenty of water and this will reduce the withdrawal symptoms. You can take half pill today and half tomorrow and this will also help in reducing symptoms to some extent.

Thanks, do consult your doctor in case any worsening of symptoms.

Take Care

Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.

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How Do I Wean Off Of Oxycodone After Taking It For 2 Years?

Brief Answer: Painkillers can reduce the symptoms. Detailed Answer: Hello, With one pill it would be very difficult to wean off the drug. To get rid of pain due to withdrawal you can think of taking painkillers like Diclofenac which will reduce the pain. Drink a plenty of water and this will reduce the withdrawal symptoms. You can take half pill today and half tomorrow and this will also help in reducing symptoms to some extent. Thanks, do consult your doctor in case any worsening of symptoms. Take Care Please don't hesitate to ask again for more doubts.