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What Is The Procedure For Detoxification Of Oxicontin From The Body?

i want to detox from oxicontin 60 mg been on them for 2 years when i dont have them i want more im sick of my pain but im more sick of taking this drug can you advise me how to detox i have tried before but the aches diariara vomiting was to much so i got scared then went straight back on them when i dont take them im real lethargic please help im finding i want more
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
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hi,
Thanks for posting your query in Health Care Magic, i understand your concern.
Since you have been on Oxicontin for 2 years, discontinuing it all of a sudden may cause withdrawal symptoms in you . This is the reason for your aches, vomitting and diarrhoea as these are the known withdrawal symptoms of oxycontin drug.
The best way to detox it is by leaving it in gradual doses , you have been on 60 mg for past 2 years, so i suggest you to reduce taking 5 mg every 2 weeks, until you reach zero dose level and completely get rid of it.
It would be best to seek the advice of your physician in doing so, he might prescribe you few other drugs which would help you reduce the affect of withdrawal symptoms of oxicontin.
But its best that you have decided to stop taking oxycontin, because it could get real addictive,
Hope this helps, write back to us for further assistance .
Wish you good health and good luck on the detox program.
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What Is The Procedure For Detoxification Of Oxicontin From The Body?

hi, Thanks for posting your query in Health Care Magic, i understand your concern. Since you have been on Oxicontin for 2 years, discontinuing it all of a sudden may cause withdrawal symptoms in you . This is the reason for your aches, vomitting and diarrhoea as these are the known withdrawal symptoms of oxycontin drug. The best way to detox it is by leaving it in gradual doses , you have been on 60 mg for past 2 years, so i suggest you to reduce taking 5 mg every 2 weeks, until you reach zero dose level and completely get rid of it. It would be best to seek the advice of your physician in doing so, he might prescribe you few other drugs which would help you reduce the affect of withdrawal symptoms of oxicontin. But its best that you have decided to stop taking oxycontin, because it could get real addictive, Hope this helps, write back to us for further assistance . Wish you good health and good luck on the detox program.