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A member asked:
I have been on 40 mg of oxycontin twice a day for about five years now. what kind of damage is this doing to my body. can't seem too do without it?
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See below: No damage except a physical dependence. Otherwise, opioids also have hormonal effects.
Answered 3/26/2013
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No ongoing damage: But you certainly have dependence. This may not be a problem if you are receiving great benefit from the medication. Sounds like you might wonder about that. If you have been taking the med for a while you might have forgotten the benefit of the med. If you feel you don't need it, it is wise to taper the medication off.
Answered 12/26/2012
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