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Best way to taper off oxycodone?
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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 9/1/2018
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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 9/14/2016
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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 12/19/2016
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