What is "Normal" Oxycodone Withdrawal

[toketeeman]

I had knee replacement surgery 5 weeks ago. From that point in time I was prescribed a daily dosage of oxycodone that averaged about 15 mg/day, a relatively low dosage. After finishing several weeks of physical therapy, I started my cold-turkey withdrawal 4 days ago - no more drug, period. So this is a very typical profile of a person who has had NO other addictions to any drugs and does not have any chronic pain problems that requires continual usage of oxycodone.

I have endured the typical withdrawal symptoms - shivers, sweating, anxiety, tingling, and depression - as reported by many others. But I could not find good comments for other oxycodone withdrawal questions with this typical profile since many of the commenters have admitted to extensive oxycodone use in the past.

My question: what's ahead for me? Am I over the bad part, or is there a lot more bad stuff to come? How long does the withdrawal effects last? Physically? Mentally? Surely there are many of you in a very similar limited-first-time-with-oxycodone-for-surgery situation who can give advice. Thanks for any info and help.

[vicki595]

Hi~  Give the Celexa a little time to begin working...

Are you getting exercise consistently everyday?  Getting out of the house? I hope so...

Your daughter sounds like a real sweetheart. You're fortunate to have her close by.

Hang in there...you'll feel better.

Vicki

[gnarly_1]

hi cangads on day 17 ....I have taken celexa b/4 it takes a wile for it to start to work
usually around 2 weeks till it builds up enough in your system to be effective...coming off narcotics send a lot of people into depression the celexa should help but your just going to have to give it some time...also the longer your clean the less symptoms you should have...look up the amino acids in the health pages on the right of the screen they help out alot...also I drink whey protein shakes you can pick it up at walmart for 15buck a 2lb can
it is loaded with vitamins as well as amino acids along with the protein all of witch the brain needs to heal you might give it a try..it helped me...god luck and God bless...Gnarly    

[toketeeman]

Now going into day 17, two days with the anti-depressant. Unfortunately, I am still having down/sad periods. I hope this is a temporary of an adjustment to the drug because I felt better back on days 13 and 14 ... my daughter keeps encouraging me, take it day by day. Gotta keep going.

[vicki595]

LOLOL...Violent??   You're talking to the girl who has NEVER missed an episode of "24" !!!

You'll feel better...the "stuff" works!!

Vicki  xo

[toketeeman]

Thanks for the great reassurance on my new direstion. You made me feel better instantly (wish anti-depressants could do that!).

I will likely watch Bones and Fringe in the summer re-reuns to catch up. But warning: Grey's Anatomy is very good, but also very, very VIOLENT. It is definitely riveting. Enjoy.

[vicki595]

Hey~ It's okay. It's not going to be bad. Let go of any negativity here. This is an anti depressant along the lines of Paxil,Prozac etc...  It will get you over the "hump" and you won't become addicted to it per se'.  It's recommended that it be tapered a bit prior to discontinuing...that way blood levels won't plummet all at once.  Your doctor sounds great. He sees this as a temporary episode and put you on the lowest dose possible.

You'll notice it's effect in 1-4 weeks (usually 2 with each day better). The effect is subtle.
You'll just begin to feel "okay"...

Hang in there!    BTW I read "Grey's Anatomy" was great last night. I didn't see it. I like
"Bones" and "Fringe". LOL    I'll watch Grey tonight!!
Vicki  xo