I had nasal surgery a week ago and was prescribed Oxycodone for pain. I only took it for about 6 days but now I'm having this horrible insomnia. Could it be withdrawal from the Oxycodone even though I didn't take it that long?
2006-10-16 05:05:59 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
One of the side effects of Oxycodone is insomnia. If you took it for a week, and have totally stopped taking it do not worry about it. However, if you have continued to take it when you do not need it you have become dependant upon it. Stop cold turkey and you will be fine.
Good luck
2006-10-16 05:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by BG 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oxycodone Withdrawal Symptoms
2016-11-02 02:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Is it possible to have withdrawal symptoms from Oxycodone after only 1 week?
I had nasal surgery a week ago and was prescribed Oxycodone for pain. I only took it for about 6 days but now I'm having this horrible insomnia. Could it be withdrawal from the Oxycodone even though I didn't take it that long?
2015-08-26 12:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by Shanon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is possible. My sister had prolonged withdrawal symptoms from some synthetic opiate used after a C-section. It depends on the person. Some have high tolerance to these types of drugs. After my surgery, I was on Oxycodone for 5 days and experienced no problems (except increased pain at the surgery site). Everyone is different. For instance, I can't tolerate any anasthetic w/epinephrine in it! (such as Novacaine).
IN my search, I found a forum that might help you:
http://www.prescriptiondrugaddiction.com/msgboards/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=215
If you had such extreme withdrawal, you probably should avoid use of it in the future and ask the doctor about an alternative pain med.
2006-10-16 05:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by SieglindeDieNibelunge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Yes and Yes that stuff is some strong Sh*T and not to be played with....consult your doctor about withdrawal reactions you may be having....below is a little bit about Oxy and if you want you can read the full article by following the link.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take oxycodone and talk to your doctor if you experience
constipation;
dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
muscle twitches;
sweating;
itching;
decreased urination; or
decreased sex drive.
Do not stop taking oxycodone suddenly if you have been taking it continuously for more than 5 to 7 days. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptoms and make you uncomfortable. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
2006-10-16 05:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by Lovely B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Oxycodone is a very addictive drug with bad side affects. Insomnia would be one of the withdrawal symptoms, even after only taking it a week. However, after only taking it for a week the symptoms should disappear within a few days.
2006-10-16 05:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by danaluana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's possible. Everyone reacts somewhat differently to it. Doctors overprescribe that drug which is horribly addictive. You can't go back and undo it now so just try your best to get through the next few days until it works its way out of your system. One thing I've learned... Even if I'm prescribed a medication for pain, I might fill the prescription - just in case - but I'll do my best to avoid using the heavy-duty drugs. It's amazing what you can tolerate without too much discomfort without taking anything or just using OTC medications. And I avoid many side-effects also like rebound headaches and feelings of nausea. It's a good way to go.
2006-10-16 05:10:50 · answer #7 · answered by HelpfulHanna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It absolutely can be withdrawal symptoms from Oxycodone. Some people are predisposed to become addicted to these kinds of drugs. Hang in there buddy! If you are really worried about it you should call your Dr. and see if they can give you something short term for this : AmbienCr , Lunesta, the like. They don't mind prescribing these medicines for short term solutions and they work!
2006-10-16 05:09:29 · answer #8 · answered by Shesha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever take the sleeping pills route!!
1. They will damage your liver big time and you can get into serious health problems.
2. You will get hooked up on them and you won't be able to have a normal life any more if you don't take your pills everyday.
The sleeping pills industry is damaging our health by capitalizing on our ignorance, and by distracting people from effective and natural ways to deal with this problem. I had been taking prescription sleep medications [Ambien] for over 5 years. It stopped working and I simply took more. Still did not work. Nights were very difficult - medication put me to sleep but I would wake up after 2–3 hours with a strong sympathetic response (fast pulse, pounding heartbeat, wide awake alert). It was a very difficult cycle to break. I was really in bad shape due to lack of sleep.
After years of struggling I was able to cure my insomnia naturally and pretty fast. I followed the Sleep Tracks sleep optimization program, here is their official web -site if you want to take a look: http://www.insomniacure.net
Ohhh..and Good Luck!
2014-09-17 04:21:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could be. Everyone's body reacts differently due to different body systems, chemicals, etc. It definately could be that. Most doctors recommend slowly lowering dosage, I guess yours didn't! Your symptoms should go away relatively quickly, although thats not helping you now. Something else they don't tell you is that the more you take it, the more you'll need. The human body builds up resistance to opiates pretty quickly, meaning you'll need more & more to get the same effect. You could also possibly have an allergy to opiates / morphine. Since you have that in your system I wouldn't take any sleeping aids. Try warm milk (eww..I know), and chamomile tea. Also safe is marijuana for sleep, if that's something you use, although I wouldn't know if that works. Good luck & be careful!!
2006-10-16 05:12:46 · answer #10 · answered by Sweet! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋