Percocet Addiction And Withdrawal (Page 8)
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Someone please tell me how long it takes to withdrawal from percocet and what is expected day by day?

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On Percocet 10 mg every 4 hrs, for 5-6 yrs. Am Chronic pain patient. Fibro,CFS, Celiac,Osteoarthritis. Pain seems to be escalating once again. Narcotic meds have always worked better for my 'conditions' than other meds. I have many allergies to most other meds, including Lyrica and Celebrex type meds. Is there anything new in the narcotic med field that you might recommend? I would prefer not having to go thro withdrawals at this point. My body is so weak and tired from the high pain levels already. I am concerned about trying new meds, other than narcotics, which I know I can tolerate. I think I've 'maxed' out on the dose of Percocet I'm on at present. Is a breakthrough med a possibility, or not? I know I'm already on a high dose of meds.
Should I consider detoxing and starting all over? I will be talking with my Internal Med physician at end of month about all of this, but would prefer some ideas to put on my 'plate' when I have this discussion. Thanks.

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My daughter has been shooting up percocet 30's, about 20+ times a day. I am looking for long term problems or any information and advice I can get. We are trying to get her in re-hab but the wait list is so long that someone trying to get off can be dead before they get any help. I know nothing about this and would appreciate any help.

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and to add, like another replie on here. suboxone, same as methadone in a way try to!!

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methadone, methadone , methadone!! dont try detoxing it can last about 1 month. gets easier in about 1 week. but the trick is to go to your dr. and tell them whats going on and when your done detoxing stay away from the pills! if you cant try methadone it has changed my life for the better and im almost off that too!!

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I HAVE BEEN TAKING PERCOCET FOR PAIN, AS PERSCRIBED BY BY MY DOCTOR, FOR A YEAR. AS WELL AS BLOCKING THE PAIN; I LIKE THE LITTLE BIT OF EUPHORIA IT GIVES ME. SHOULD I FEEL GUILTY OR ADDICTED?

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I have been taking percs for 2 months now and find myself needing more to keep me satisfied and free from pain.I am thinking of getting them on the streets because I do not have enough to get me to my next Dr.appointment.I think I should get off them if its making me feel like this even though I love the way they make me feel,what should I do

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Percocet and Oxycontin are not the exact same thing, because Percocet contains Acetaminophen and Oxycodone, while Oxycontin just contains a time release formulation of Oxycodone, by itself.

The Oxycodone, however is a highly addictive and commonly abused narcotic.

The length of time the withdrawals last can vary, depending on how much you have been taking and for how long. It could range from several weeks, to well over a month or more.

Some withdrawal effects you may experience can include: nausea, drowsiness, chills, fever, diarrhea, irritability and vomiting.

If you have been on very high doses, you should not try to withdrawal on your own, as it does have the potential to be fatal, you should consult a doctor. If you think you may need treatment to get off the Oxycodone, many people have found that the medication Suboxone minimizes withdrawals, while eventually enabling them to become completely drug free.

You can check the website at Suboxone.com Click Here to see if there is a doctor near you that can provide treatment with this medication.

You can read more about this medication here:

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Please go to the discussion on Oxycontin, which is Percocet in a slow release form, and read my full account of detoxing at home off high doses of this medication, the physical and mental issues to expect while withdrawing and some tips to help you get through the withdrawl. You can do it. You will know you've found the right discussion if you see my name and postings at the start of the discussion which I began a year ago. I am now Oxycontin free and did it at home.

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it can take anywhere from a week to 6 months depending on the detox program you chose

now the question of day to day
the sun rises, the sunsets, the sun rises again day to day

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