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My elderly (86 year-old) father in law is coming off of percocet, and while the source of his pain is better, he's anxious and fearful. is this normal?
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Slow taper: It is not uncommon to experience fear and or anxiety while coming off of narcotics. The key is to keep support from friends and family strong and gradually taper off of the meds as instructed by your doctor.
Answered 11/27/2017
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