Oxycodone Withdrawal

  • Acute Oxycodone Withdrawal: 3-5 days
  • Post Acute Oxycodone Withdrawal: 1 Week

oxycodone withdrawal duration

What is Oxycodone?

Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opiate derived from thebaine.  It is prescribed for post-operative, chronic and severe pain. Oxycodone has several different variants based on its formulation or other ingredients. It is the active opiate in the popular time-released drug called Oxycontin.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Oxycodone withdrawal symptoms occur when Oxycodone usage is abruptly ended. The acute withdrawal period can result in excruciating discomfort often making it difficult for those with dependencies to stop using opiates. These symptoms fluctuate in intensity and can last days or weeks. Proper medical guidance should be utilized when detoxing from Oxycodone. Oxycodone withdrawal is not typically life threatening; however, symptoms can be extraordinarily uncomfortable.

Symptoms may include:

  • Anxiety
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Muscle Cramping
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia
  • Sweating
  • Chills
  • Loss of Appetite

Symptoms Severity Scale Rating

oxycodone withdrawal severity scale

Oxycodone Withdrawal Treatment

  • Non-Medical Treatment: Abrupt cessation of Oxycodone with the assistance of a hospital or rehab center
  • Medical Treatment: Decrease Oxycodone doses before total elimination of drug intake combined with the administration of methadone or clonadine

Oxycodone Facts

  • Oxycodone variants and names: Oxycontin (Controlled Release: 10mg-80mg), Percocet, Roxicodone Percodan
  • Also Called: Hillbilly Heroin, Oxys, Percs, OC’s
  • Administration: Orally in pill form is the most common but Oxycodone can also be taken intranasally, rectally, intravenously and intra-muscularly.
  • Half Life of Oxycodone: 3-4.5 hours

Oxycodone Testimonials

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– Jonathan P.

“George , You have my full permission and I would be honored if you would use any of my emails as testimonials. I feel very strong about how helpful your product is. While I was in the deep crud, your emails made me feel like I wasn’t doing it alone. When you’re getting off Oxycodone and in withdrawal, time stands still, a minute feels like an hour, with that said, your product changed my [withdrawals] from impossible to tolerable. The night time formula worked great for helping me get what rest I needed. I know I’m starting to go on and on, but I cant help it. I have gained control over my life again and I owe a big part of it to a man named George. I think you came up with a product a lot of people need. I can only hope to help others like you did with me. Life is too precious to live imprisoned by opiates! THANKS AGAIN your friend… Andros.”
– Andros M.