Question 1

how to deal with heroin withdrawal?

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Not life threatening: Heroin withdrawal is not life threatening but extremely uncomfortable. It can cause pain, nausea, sweating, and severe anxiety. It can be treated with replacement therapies either on a detoxification or maintenance schedule with Methadone or suboxone. Most detoxification is done in inpatient or residential centers, while maintenance treatment can be done as an outpatient at a clinic or office.

Question 2

how long does heroin withdrawal last?

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Usually 72 hrs: The peak of withdraw usually occurs within the first 72 hours, gradually tapering over 5 to 7 days.  A few patients withdraw over months, but this is less common.

The symptoms of withdraw should be managed by a healthcare provider.

Question 3

will 30mg roxy help with heroin withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Out of frying pan...: ...Into the fire. Roxycodone will work for heroin withdrawal because it is another opioid. However, it's kind of like using brandy to manage vodka withdrawal. It does not make sense and the problem of opioid addiction will remain, i.e. The name of the addiction will not change - opioid addiction. Hope this helps. If you are dealing with this, please seek professional help asap.

Question 4

please describe they symptoms of heroin withdrawal?

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Worst flu x 1,000: Most people coming off opiates experience body aches, chills, nausea & cramping, & other "flu-like" symptoms, but much worse that actual flu.  Leg restlessness or spasms, are why it is called "kicking." there are medications that can alleviate these symptoms but won't make it painless, just take the edge off. Expect 3-5 days, usually outpatient. Group treatment &12 step groups are most important.

Question 5

could you tell me what are good what are good home remediesfor heroin withdrawal?

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There are many...: One would be an orthomolecular approach, using anti-oxidants, vitamin c, b complex, minerals, and amino acids.

Question 6

how are cocaine and heroin withdrawal different?

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Differences: Cocaine results in irritability, depression, anxiety. Heroin withdrawal results in anxiety, restlessness, diarrhea, muscle aches, and flu like symptoms.

Question 7

i am taking tramadol to reduce heroin withdrawal.. i have a drug test monday, i don't want to be punished for trying to get off. will it show up in t ?

Accepted Answer

Tramadol wont show: But heroin will show for 4-5 days.

Question 8

can withdrawal from heroin kill me?

Accepted Answer

Heroin withdrawal: "withdrawal" per se refers to the symptoms which occur upon abrupt removal of a chemical to which one has become "dependent" upon.  In the case of heroin, or other opiate compounds, the person may manifest severe, profound, symptoms that may include sweating, chills, shakes, hemodynamic changes and frank seizures that may become life threatening.  Medical attention is necessary.

Question 9

what medication do i need to go through heroin withdrawals with the least amount of discomfort?

Accepted Answer

2 choices: Choice is either to treat opioid withdrawal with a short taper of methadone/suboxone or to use a combination of different meds for different opioid withdrawal symptoms - eg., cloinidine+painkiller+antidiarhheal+
anti-vomitting medicine+ antianxiety medicine.

Question 10

what's the best home remedies for heroin withdrawals?i last used today&i've been using everyday. how long until i'm clean?

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You must be joking: There ARE no "home remedies" &amp; I'm sure you already know that. Why did you start using in the first place? Why didn't you just try a "home remedy" INSTEAD of heroin? There's no "home remedy" substitute for heroin &amp; there's no "home remedy" for heroin withdrawal. Maybe withdrawal would discourage you from using again. If not, seek professional help. Go to a nearby ER.

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