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What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Oxycodone?
Question: I've been taking Oxcodone 5-325 for four months due to back issues. I would take 3-4 daily but only in the evening and near bedtime. I began experiencing what seems like withdrawal symptoms in the morning and afternoon, after the last dose wore off and time for "my" scheduled evening doses.
My doctor prescribed Hysingla ER 20mg. The thought being, that I wouldn't go through the ups and downs of taking the Oxy the way I was. I'm a little nervous that withdrawal symptoms will continue until I adjust to the Hysingla. Should I be concerned?
My doctor prescribed Hysingla ER 20mg. The thought being, that I wouldn't go through the ups and downs of taking the Oxy the way I was. I'm a little nervous that withdrawal symptoms will continue until I adjust to the Hysingla. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, opioids were never intended to be used for more than a few weeks at a time, because pain actually gets worse over time with opioid use. It appears you have been on oxycodone for much too long, and have developed an addiction, and physiological tolerance. Your doctor's decision to switch to a long-acting medication is a good first step, though it should be your goal to get off opioids entirely.
The Hysingla ER 20mg is an equivalent dose to what you were taking, so you should not experience withdrawal from it. You should be fine.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, opioids were never intended to be used for more than a few weeks at a time, because pain actually gets worse over time with opioid use. It appears you have been on oxycodone for much too long, and have developed an addiction, and physiological tolerance. Your doctor's decision to switch to a long-acting medication is a good first step, though it should be your goal to get off opioids entirely.
The Hysingla ER 20mg is an equivalent dose to what you were taking, so you should not experience withdrawal from it. You should be fine.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Doctor,
At this point, I am going to start the Hysingla ER tomorrow. I'm returning to work on Monday after being out six weeks due to spinal surgery on XXXXXXX 7th. Is there a "best" time of day to start this med?
At this point, I am going to start the Hysingla ER tomorrow. I'm returning to work on Monday after being out six weeks due to spinal surgery on XXXXXXX 7th. Is there a "best" time of day to start this med?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome. There is no particular time of day to take this med, usually most people take it in the morning.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome. There is no particular time of day to take this med, usually most people take it in the morning.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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