OxyContin Withdrawal

Like most opiate pain killers, oxycontin will cause some severe withdrawal symptoms for the user.  It is recommended that oxycontin use is not stopped abruptly, but the user is gradually tapered off of the drug.

When users are abusing this drug and consuming higher then normal dosages, they have increased there risk of severe withdrawal symptoms.  These symptoms can be the following:

• Anxiety
• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Muscle pain
• Fever
• Flu like symptoms

Most drug rehab centers will have to put the person through a medical detox in order to successfully come off of oxycontin.  It can be very dangerous if the user is not detoxed off of this drug properly.

The body will develop a very high tolerance to the drug, making the withdrawal symptoms more severe for the user.  Because this is a synthetically produced opiate, it will cause the withdrawal symptoms to last for some time.  The user can expect to experience the initial symptoms within hours after use, and will normally hit a peak period within 24 to 48 hours after use.  The symptoms can typically last about seven days, sometimes longer, depending on the user and the amount taken.

A properly staffed drug rehab program with a medical detox, and monitored by medical professionals can help a person get through an oxycontin withdrawal.