Is withdrawal from opiates as bad as they say?

Published October 22, 2010

Question by JayZ ######999: Is withdrawal from opiates as bad as they say?
I’m just coming off of oxycontin and percocets. So far I just feel really really depressed, want more pills, can’t sleep, don’t really want to be around anyone, and just feel really bizarre. Is this even withdrawal? If so what other fun things do I have to look forward to? Also is it as bad as heroin?

Best answer:

Answer by zini
When you come off opiates you should come off them gradually over a period of months to reduce withdrawal sideaffects. Cut the dose down by 10-20% every fortnight or so. If you experience side effects, reduce it by less for each step. There’s no reason to make yourself unduly suffer!

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