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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Effects Of Percocet

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: I have taken Percocet 7 1/2 for 3 years. 5 a day. My dr gave me the butrans patch 15. Weaned myself off of the Percocet and took my last patch off 72 hours ago. I am miserable. What should I expect as I go forward and am I in any danger health wise?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No danger, just withdrawal symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX,

I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
You are not in any danger either with or without patch. If you are having pain you need to continue patch.
You have not mentioned why was it removed and changed for.
Please also mention your symptoms after removal of patch, though it is very common to feel irritable, restless, watery eye and salivation and muscle aches .
If you have these withdrawal symptoms they might fade away in a few days time.
If does not then you need to contact your doctor, as these are all prescription drugs and you need a doctor for the same.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (11 hours later)

I do not want to be dependent on an addictive substance any longer. The medical community has made it too difficult and I feel judgement even from the pharmacy. I am on my 4th day and have the following:
Headache
Restlessness
Anxiety
Pain
General malaise
Sneezing
Watery eyes
Severe fatigue
I had pneumonia in both lungs and was hospitalized 6 weeks ago so am hoping that is not a contributing factor.
I am shocked at how serious I feel as my dr in XXXXXXX made it sound like Butrans was easy to stop. I am in Nevada for the winter and do not yet have a dr here. I am sure if I go to a GP they will do nothing and tell me to see a pain specialist which could take a while. Frustrating!

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Difficult indeed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I feeling sorry for you but hope you understand situation.
I can only advice to take what ever analgesics may be available to you with anti anxiety and anti histamines, or else you can see a local GP.
These medication may give some relief to you for time being , before you see a pain specialist.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (9 hours later)

I called a pain specialist and they were so kind. Will see me in 3 days. In the mean time sent me to the er where they gave me Percocet to last until my appointment. With help I will handle this better. Thank you for your help also. Kindness abounds.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
That is wonderful.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
This is a great news.
I feeling so good for you.
Hope and wish a speedy recovery for you.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome,or you can close the question and rate the answer.
Good luck.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju