Michael R. asked

❤️  Health

I am a 56-year-old female who has been prescribed Oxycontin at 40mg strength for 7 months. I decided to stop taking them five days ago due to no increase in pain when I forgot a dose. I am experiencing withdrawal symptoms, including serious loose stools, spasmic jerking of my arms and legs, chills, and sweats. How long should I expect these symptoms to last, and is there anything I can do to ease the loose stools and other withdrawal symptoms?

March 20th, 2024

Barbara R. answered

Withdrawal symptoms from Oxycontin typically last about a week to 10 days, with the last few days be...

March 20th, 2024

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