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drug_recall oxycontinOxycontin detox can be extremely unpleasant for people who had developed a dependency or addiction to this powerful opioid analgesic. Produced by Purdue Pharmaceuticals, oxycontin is a prescription painkiller that was approved by the FDA in 1996. Oxycontin is a time released pain reliever that is prescribed to provide extended relief from the moderate to severe pain associated with conditions like cancer and arthritis. Because of oxycontin’s high potential for abuse and addiction, the DEA has stated that oxycontin is best used as a last resort when other treatments have not been successful.
When a person uses oxycontin for an extended period of time, they begin to build up a tolerance to the drug. This means that more of the drug is needed in order to achieve the same effects. As a person begins to build a tolerance to this medicine, the body also grows accustomed to the presence of this drug. This leads to oxycontin dependence or addiction. Regardless of whether a person is abusing oxycontin or taking this drug as prescribed, oxycontin detox can significantly increase a person’s medical complications.
When a person begins Oxycontin detox, they can experience a number of unfavorable side effects including: restlessness, enlarged pupils, cold-like symptoms, sweating, chills, muscle pain, bone pain, joint pain, irritability, anxiety, weakness, cramps, rapid breathing, blood pressure complications, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, and other deleterious symptoms of withdrawal. The duration of the oxycontin detox process depends on the individual but, in some cases, these symptoms can last for weeks.
The medical complications associated with Oxycontin detox can make termination of oxycontin use difficult, if not impossible. For this reason, medical experts recommend that patients going through the oxycontin detox process slowly taper off their oxycontin dose. A slow tapering off of this medication has been found to produce fewer medical complications during the oxycontin detox process.
In some cases, particularly those involving abuse, oxycontin detox may require short or long term rehabilitation. Some programs are long term residential programs designed to help patients through the oxycontin detox process and address the issues of chemical dependency and addiction. Other oxycontin detox programs are performed on a long term outpatient basis. These treatment programs may use medications to assist patients in through the oxycontin detox process. The medications that are most beneficial to patients undergoing oxycontin detox are methadone and a drug called levo alpha acetyl-methadol or (LAAM). Oxycontin addiction is treated in much the same way as any opioid (i.e. heroine) addiction would be treated.
If you or someone you know is using or abusing oxycontin, you may wish to speak to a medical professional about the oxycontin detox process. A medical professional can provide the help you need through the oxycontin detox process to successfully terminate the use of this medication.
If you or a loved one has been injured by oxycontin, you may wish to speak with a qualified attorney about your legal rights and options.
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