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I have been taking pain medication for several years now because of major medical problems. what kind of withdrawal symptoms will i have?

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Opioids?: None or very mild symptoms if you decrease your dose gradually - if you stop suddenly you may develop abdominal pain, tearing, runny nose, salivation, nausea, headache, diarrhea, muscle pain , restlessness / agitation. Talk with your doc.

Answered 1/15/2015

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