2007-05-16 06:44:22 · 6 answers · asked by flackarella 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Ask your dr. for a lidocaine patch if the shingles are in a location where you could apply it.
Hope you're feeling better soon.
2007-05-16 06:54:48 · answer #1 · answered by Oreo Schmoreo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was on oxycotin for a while and did not go through any withdrawals after the therapy was over. While it has been said to cause a feeling of dependancy I think that if you prepare yourself mentally you should do fine if the urge to have the drug becomes a burden.
2007-05-16 13:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by m3.fitness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with any habit forming, dependancy medication, when coming off of it, you need to do so slowly. If you are taking every 4-6 hours, try taking only a two a day, then one, then none. This will deter you from having any withdrawl symptoms, mentally and physically.
2007-05-16 13:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by catmomiam 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only real way for you to develop withdrawl symptoms from your oxys is if you are abusing them. shingles are quite unpleasant, and require that kind of pain treatment, but if you were to go beyond the reccommended dosage to the point to where you were getting consistently high off them you would have withdrawl. oxys are still heroin, but much cleaner. if you are careful and don't over do it you will be fine. just wean yourself off of them as gently as possible, and try to use them as little as possible. pain builds strength and character.
2007-05-16 13:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but you gradually stop the oxycontin. When your shingles start healing, you start gradually stretching the time between doses out. Then you should be fine.
2007-05-16 13:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by mmmckinn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxycontin is very addictive. Possibly. Taper off.
2007-05-16 13:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋