Oxycontin Withdrawl
Symptoms of Oxycontin opiate withdrawal are similar to those of other opiates such as Morphine, Vicodin, and Heroin and include depression, dilated pupils, diarrhea, cold sweats, joint and muscle pain, goose bumps, runny nose, loss of appetite and insomnia; just to name a few.
This medication is a formulation of Oxycodone, derived from opium, and prescribed for mild to severe pain. It is time-released and so it is intended to be consumed only once or twice daily, as it usually comes in doses much higher and more potent than formulations containing Oxycodone that are immediate release such as Percocet.
This often results in individuals abusing the drug because of the development of a very high tolerance, leading to the requirement of a larger amount of the drug everyday in order to avoid Oxycontin opiate withdrawal. Severity of withdrawal can vary depending on how much of the drug the individual is taking and how long they have been taking it. Though the symptoms of opiate withdrawal can be extremely unpleasant, they are rarely ever dangerous. Nonetheless, it is best to undergo opiate withdrawal under the supervision of a medical professional.
Essentially, there are three approaches to Oxycontin opiate withdrawal. One way is abrupt cessation without any treatment, also referred to as quitting “cold turkey”. This is often un-successful and leads many individuals to an opiate relapse in order to alleviate painful withdrawal symptoms. Another method of managing opiate withdrawal is to treat individual symptoms with non-opiate medications, for example: one medication for diarrhea, one for anxiety, and another for nausea. This is how withdrawal is managed in some inpatient rehab contexts. The beneficial goal of this approach is to make withdrawal less uncomfortable than quitting abruptly.
The third approach, which can be used in combination with the second approach to ensure comfortable Oxycontin opiate withdrawal, is the use of a substitute opiate for withdrawal management. The main substitute opiates that can be used for this purpose are Methadone and Suboxone. Methadone is a full opiate agonist meaning that when it binds to opiate receptors within the brain, it activates them fully always. Suboxone is a partial opiate agonist which contains buprenorphine meaning that when it binds to opiate receptors within the brain, it only activates them half of the time and it does nothing the other half of the time. Suboxone has considerably less addictive properties than Methadone, among other benefits that may significantly outweigh the benefits of Methadone. Using Suboxone during opiate withdrawal eases withdrawal symptoms substantially.
At Alternative to Meds Center, Suboxone is administered by our doctor for up to two weeks. Suboxone will ease the withdrawal, and occupy opiate receptors without “drugging” the person. This process includes converting the person from Oxycontin or other opiates to Suboxone, and then tapering the person off of Suboxone over a period of one to two weeks. This makes withdrawal surprisingly easy and substantially relieves symptoms. The individual in withdrawal will also receive amino acids designed for replenishing a state of low-endorphins and endorphin building nutrients. The most successful residents include the following in their withdrawal process protocol: exercise and high protein food, and elimination of processed foods, sugars, and cigarettes. Alternative to Meds Center works hand in hand with collaborating doctors to help individuals reduce dependence and withdrawal.
Learn more about the underlying reasons for why opiates may have been prescribed or abused and how we significantly lessen Oxycontin opiate withdrawal.
This often results in individuals abusing the drug because of the development of a very high tolerance, leading to the requirement of a larger amount of the drug everyday in order to avoid Oxycontin opiate withdrawal. Severity of withdrawal can vary depending on how much of the drug the individual is taking and how long they have been taking it. Though the symptoms of opiate withdrawal can be extremely unpleasant, they are rarely ever dangerous. Nonetheless, it is best to undergo opiate withdrawal under the supervision of a medical professional.
Essentially, there are three approaches to Oxycontin opiate withdrawal. One way is abrupt cessation without any treatment, also referred to as quitting “cold turkey”. This is often un-successful and leads many individuals to an opiate relapse in order to alleviate painful withdrawal symptoms. Another method of managing opiate withdrawal is to treat individual symptoms with non-opiate medications, for example: one medication for diarrhea, one for anxiety, and another for nausea. This is how withdrawal is managed in some inpatient rehab contexts. The beneficial goal of this approach is to make withdrawal less uncomfortable than quitting abruptly.
The third approach, which can be used in combination with the second approach to ensure comfortable Oxycontin opiate withdrawal, is the use of a substitute opiate for withdrawal management. The main substitute opiates that can be used for this purpose are Methadone and Suboxone. Methadone is a full opiate agonist meaning that when it binds to opiate receptors within the brain, it activates them fully always. Suboxone is a partial opiate agonist which contains buprenorphine meaning that when it binds to opiate receptors within the brain, it only activates them half of the time and it does nothing the other half of the time. Suboxone has considerably less addictive properties than Methadone, among other benefits that may significantly outweigh the benefits of Methadone. Using Suboxone during opiate withdrawal eases withdrawal symptoms substantially.
At Alternative to Meds Center, Suboxone is administered by our doctor for up to two weeks. Suboxone will ease the withdrawal, and occupy opiate receptors without “drugging” the person. This process includes converting the person from Oxycontin or other opiates to Suboxone, and then tapering the person off of Suboxone over a period of one to two weeks. This makes withdrawal surprisingly easy and substantially relieves symptoms. The individual in withdrawal will also receive amino acids designed for replenishing a state of low-endorphins and endorphin building nutrients. The most successful residents include the following in their withdrawal process protocol: exercise and high protein food, and elimination of processed foods, sugars, and cigarettes. Alternative to Meds Center works hand in hand with collaborating doctors to help individuals reduce dependence and withdrawal.
Learn more about the underlying reasons for why opiates may have been prescribed or abused and how we significantly lessen Oxycontin opiate withdrawal.
