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I quit cold turkey 5 days ago after using oxycodone HCL 15mg for 3 years and before that lortab 10/500 for 6 1/2 yrs. I made it through the "flu" like stage and now I'm having troubles with feeling weak, dizzy, and faint like. Could anyone tell me when I can expect to feel normal again? In everything I've read about withdrawal symptoms, these are not listed. I have got or gone through everything on the lists I've read but this is freaking me out. I went to urgent care and I'm not dehydrated and my EKG is normal as was my glucose. Any advice to share?
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Thank you! I will! I'll keep posting on my progress.
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Hi..Yes c/t is abit more intense..I went c/t from methadone and 2 other drugs..I wish I could of tapered..Some of us just had to do it..You will come around in time..Get every thing they suggested...I am riding in my 7 month and every thing is good..It took awhile..But it is so amazing to get clearer and clearer in the brain..It takes more time for the brain to balance back.. Hey get some thing called "Calm" it has the magnz, ds, cal, and some thing in it that help you relax and sleep..OK hang on..You will make it...
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I'm proud of you for deciding to stop again. Thank you for your update! I wish you all the best with your success as well!
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Thank you for your post! It helps knowing others experience the same symptoms so I know what to expect.
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Thank you for your support!
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Thank you for all the info! I've read so many experts state that no one should go cold turkey when stopping Oxy's, but that wasn't until today. I should have done the research before but I was mentally ready to quit...so I marched into my pain management dr and told him not to fill my prescription. He was shocked and when I asked what to expect I was told a bad flu. Yeah right! It was a lot worse and on so much more! I still haven't slept but an hour here and there, so your post is very informative! Thank you birthday boy!
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