Worst Side Effects of Oxycontin Abuse

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Worst Side Effects of Oxycontin Abuse
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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