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I take percocet for chronic pain been having rls like symptoms every morning.gets better when i get my pills into my system.n i don't think its rls?

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Withdrawal symptoms: Percocet is a short acting opiate. The analgesic effect is 3 to 4 hours, but withdrawal symptoms don't occur for hours or days after that effect is gone. You probably take your last pill just before going to bed, but 8 hours later, your opiate receptors are empty and some people can go into mild withdrawal symptoms. This includes restlessness.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Narcotic withdrawal: It sounds like you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from Percocet dependency. You should talk to your doctor about your symptoms.

Answered 6/30/2014

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