OxyContin Withdrawal Symptoms and What Can Be Done About it

OxyContin withdrawal symptoms can be hazardous and life threatening. Oxy withdrawal will occur with a lower than usual dose, or if a person decides to stop their drug use completely,

OxyContin is a prescribed analgesic narcotic having oxycodone as active ingredient. This opioid has a sedating effect on the body generally and reduces symptoms of moderate to severe pain. There is also a euphoric feeling that comes with using this drug, this is the principle reason why oxy has become such a popular drug of abuse, among prescription patients and recreational drug users.

When OxyContin is withdrawn there is a range of dose dependent symptoms. If a person has been using large amounts of this general sedative/anesthetic there will be an extreme “rebound” effect of hyperactivity in areas of the body previously under sedation.

• OxyContin causes constipation, a common oxy withdrawal effect is intense diarrhea.
• There is frequently vomiting, and feelings of “fullness” in the stomach and throat.
• Some users in withdrawal get an OxyContin cough or hiccups.
  
• Too much Oxy depresses the coughing reflex and slows respiration and heart rate. Withdrawal from ox can lead to rapid and shallow breathing, and a pounding heart, with unsettling palpitations.
  
• OxyContin withdrawal can lead to feelings of panic and anxiety.
• Withdrawal from opioids can bring on a burning sensation, similar to having the flu, and hot or cold sweats, or a runny nose.
  
• The entire body can feel wracked with pain, in muscles and in joints. Muscles that have previous been sedated can twitch and jerk uncontrollably.
• If someone has been taking high dose of OxyContin the muscles and sinews can go into spasm, with violent convulsions if they stop sudently.
  
• There are warnings against taking oxycodone if you have epilepsy. Oxy withdrawal can bring on seizures similar to epilepsy.

Everyone knows about heroin withdrawal – people going “cold turkey”. With no support or assistance, people can die from opioid withdrawal effects, commit murder or suicide.

Many people think that the mood swings and intense pain of opioid withdrawal can only be managed with drugs. People do need professional help to assist with opioid detox. However, to deal with OxyContin withdrawal symptoms it is not necessary to use substitute drugs at all.

It is fear of the pain and discomfort of anticipated OxyContin withdrawal symptoms that keeps many people locked into the cycle of addiction, that and hearing that methadone and other drugs used in traditional rehab are just as addictive and hard to get off. People who have been taking oxy for many years, or use high doses frequently will find that detox and withdrawal symptoms will be more prolonged and intense. If not properly treated, as the body and mind readjust to being clean of drug use, symptoms might continue and sometimes re-appear unexpectedly over a period of several months, if a proper withdrawal and detox are not done.

True OxyContin addiction recovery methods make detox a priority from day one – with no substitute. The Narconon drug-free withdrawal and detox processes, assisted by nutritious food, vitamin and mineral supplements, includes dry heat sauna to fully remove drug residues that contribute to cravings and continued withdrawal symptoms. People are assisted to relax with human intervention, natural pain relief and residential surroundings that are peaceful, tranquil and restorative. Many people find the sauna process to be both deeply relaxing and cleansing.

When you have made a decision to give up your OxyContin addiction and you want an effective, supportive detox that will get you clean of the drug – check out this website: www.narconon.ca.