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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Legs While On Oxycodone?

I was prescribed Oxycodone 5mg tabs, 1-2 tabs every 4-6 hours post op (shoulder surgery). I took 2 tabs every 4 hours for 48 hours. I began feeling very paranoid, hearing voices, shaking, tasting a metal taste, and feeling numbness and tingling around my mouth. I stopped taking the Oxycodone immediately. 24 hours later I am having trouble with my legs as far as balance, and not being able to hold my legs straight, they want to give out. My head is so foggy, and I have a terrible headache. I was also given Oxycontin, which I only took at bedtime, at least 4 hours after the last dose of Oxycodone each night at bedtime. I did have a lot of itching with the Oxycodone, so I took 10 mg of liquid Benadryl 30 minutes before each dose of Oxycodone. I was also given Ibuprophen 800 mg, which I took 1-2 hours after every other dose of the Oxycodone. My hearing seems muffled as well. Can you tell me what might be causing this awful feeling?
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of Oxycodone medication.

Numbness and tingling sensation are common side effects of this medication.

If the symptoms continue you should stop the medication and consult your doctor about an alternative medication.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numbness And Tingling Sensation In The Legs While On Oxycodone?

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to side effects of Oxycodone medication. Numbness and tingling sensation are common side effects of this medication. If the symptoms continue you should stop the medication and consult your doctor about an alternative medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician