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Was d/c from pm clinic have 1 mth of oxy 15 & fentanyl 75mcg need to taper off please advise best way to avoid severe withdrawal using 4 8 months?

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Be careful: Discontiinue the Fentanyl first. It last in the system around 3 days. Then slowly discontinue the Oxy decreasing it little by little over few weeks. You may need counseling from a pain specialist or from a detox program

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. James Rotchford answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Seek medical care: A "cocktail" of non-addicting medications can be employed to minimize symptoms of withdrawal from opioids. Tapering opioids benefits(Standard of care?) from proper medical support & at this level slow taper of the opioids over approx..4 wks. Perhaps use only a patch every 3-4 days & no oxycodone? After patches gone taper the oxy over 15-20 days leaving enough for one every other day at end.

Answered 5/17/2016

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