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Can oxycodone withdrawal cause seizures?
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Potentially: Not common. Opioid withdrawal usually results in flu like symptoms that usually resolve in a few days. The symptoms are rarely life threatening.
Answered 5/28/2015
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Drug withdrawal : Yes, withdrawal from any narcotic drug can cause seizure. Many factors are at play. Consult addiction psychiatrist. They know how to do it safely or go to emergency room.
Answered 4/26/2019
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