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Worst Side Effects of Oxycontin Abuse

When a doctor prescribes OxyContin, they will inform their patient of the possible side effects they may experience from the medication. Some side effects are more common than others. And some are more severe and dangerous. Click to know some of them! https://therehab.com/oxycontin-addiction-recovery-podcast/

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Worst Side Effects of Oxycontin Abuse

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  1. Worst Side Effects of Oxycontin Abuse

  2. Why do people take OxyContin OxyContin is an FDA-approved opiate painkiller indicated for treating moderate to severe pain. The active ingredient in this control-release tablet is oxycodone. OxyContin is for patients who will benefit from around the clock pain control. Many people take extended-release OxyContin as directed by their doctor, and they have improved functioning as a result. By managing pain, the patient should have improved functioning.

  3. 1) OxyContin causes significant constipation. Many people who take the opioid agonist pain killer will experience constipation. Opioid meds work on opioid receptors in the central nervous system and throughout the body.

  4. 2) OxyContin causes drowsiness and sleepiness. While drowsiness may not seem too severe, it can be detrimental over more extended periods. People who abuse OxyContin complain of a general feeling of brain fog. They are not able to think as clearly as they were able to before abusing drugs.

  5. 3) OxyContin causes euphoria, a feeling of wellbeing, and pleasure. One of the significant problems with opioids, in general, is that, in addition to controlling pain, they also produce euphoria.

  6. 4) Discontinuing OxyContin causes a severe opioid withdrawal syndrome. OxyContin withdrawal symptoms are severe, similar to flu symptoms, but much worse. The symptoms do not subside in a day or two. For most OxyContin users, the withdrawal syndrome will last for days and even weeks. Some long-term users may have lingering withdrawal symptoms for months.

  7. 5) OxyContin abuse can cause respiratory depression. Of all of the side effects that can occur with OxyContin, respiratory depression is the most ominous. Respiratory depression is the mechanism of death in OxyContin abusers who die from an opioid overdose. To learn more, click here!

  8. OxyContin Addiction Podcasts If you witness someone overdosing on OxyContin, give them Narcan and call 911. For more information on the side effects OxyContin presents to opioid users, I recommend tuning in to OxyContin Addiction Podcasts, such as The Rehab Podcast on the Mental Health News Radio Network.

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