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How To Safely Withdraw From Oxycodone?

Been on pain meds for about 16 years my insurance just stopped with out warning so I started taking one a day I was on and oxycodone 10/325 4 times a day and I was on Embed insurance stooped with out warning can t afford the meds and starting to have withdraw symptoms I will be taking my last ones today I am so scared of withdraw and having been on the 10/321 for seventeen years I have heard horror things about this
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Hi,

Stopping opioids can be difficult, but you can do it. You're much more likely to succeed if you partner with your doctor, plan your taper schedule, manage your symptoms and learn alternative ways to cope with pain.

The right length for an opioid taper varies with each person and each medication.

Your doctor will prescribe an opioid taper schedule that addresses your medical needs while minimizing risks to your health.

Depending on your pattern of medication use, your doctor may recommend continued chemical dependence counselling after you've completed your opioid taper.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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How To Safely Withdraw From Oxycodone?

Hi, Stopping opioids can be difficult, but you can do it. You re much more likely to succeed if you partner with your doctor, plan your taper schedule, manage your symptoms and learn alternative ways to cope with pain. The right length for an opioid taper varies with each person and each medication. Your doctor will prescribe an opioid taper schedule that addresses your medical needs while minimizing risks to your health. Depending on your pattern of medication use, your doctor may recommend continued chemical dependence counselling after you ve completed your opioid taper. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician