How Long Does Oxycodone Withdrawal Symptoms Take To Subside After Discontinuation?

Posted on Thu, 26 Apr 2018

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Question : I was on 40mg of oxycodone for over 2 years.I started to taper down in Dec. and finished 3 weeks ago.How long does it take to feel better?Right now I feel terrible headaches,instability,runny nose total fatigue,is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

You should start feeling better gradually by now.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Since three weeks passed from stopping Oxycodone, you should start to feel better gradually as the time passes.

There are no exact timeframes about the complete resolution of the withdrawal symptoms, but one or two months are generally sufficient for the most of the withdrawal symptoms to disappear.

Although some psychological symptoms may last longer.

So, I'd suggest please be patient, you should start feeling better gradually.

If no improvement in a week or two, feel free to contact a detoxing center.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho

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