A 24-year-old male asked:
best way to taper off oxycodone?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered
16 years experience Neurology
Ask your doctor for: assistance, some medications such can help offset symptoms while you taper off. See if you can find anybody in your area experienced with this.
Answered on Sep 1, 2018
Dr. Paul Grin answered
36 years experience Pain Management
Treatment program: Tapering without professional help is unlikely to be successful and may lead to unnecessary pain and suffering. The best way to taper off opioids (detox) is within a chemical-dependency treatment setting, specialty addiction clinic. Taken in consideration
how acutely the taper is needed, several options are available. Regardless of the reason for tapering , the plan must be individualized. Best...
Answered on Sep 14, 2016
Dr. Edwin Perez answered
19 years experience Anesthesiology
Taper: I would suggest decreasing by 20% per month until its off completely. Some people taper slower others faster. It really depends on you and your dependence on it.
Answered on Dec 19, 2016
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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered
26 years experience Ophthalmology
Speak with your Dr.: He can refer you to a pain specialist or one who deals with addiction/withdrawals. S/he may be able to help you too. You can't go cold turkey, but you ... Read More
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Dr. Thomas Wright answered
29 years experience Phlebology
Turning a corner: Congratulations you are are close to turning a corner and getting over the peak of the acute physical withdrawal. It takes months to recover from all ... Read More
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Dr. Ivelisse Rivera-Godreau answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
Yes it can...: Clonidine has long been used to treat symptoms of opioid withdrawal and oxycodone is one of those. However, it should be taken under a doctor's superv ... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Bert Liang answered
Specializes in Neurology
Talk to your doctor: Why not speak to your prescribing physician in order to have a tapering schedule taking into account your past medical history, rationale for being on ... Read More
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