I am looking for any information on OxyContin addiction.

The dangers of cutting down the pills. The increased consumption of this drug.

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Thank you.

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Thanks!

Welcome to AMHD paganwombat!

Ok, here is all I know:

Oxycotin is a narcotic and gives a high similar to herioin. But, taking in large doses can cause immediate death, and painful respitory distress. Incresing on your dose can cause a visit to the ER and death.

Withdrawl symptoms:
Anxiety, nasuea, vomiting, weakness, severe cramps, chills, yawning, diarrhea, fast heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, insomnia, anorexia (loss of appetitite), irritability, and tons more... it'd take a lot of writing though... :P

Yeah, I quit by cutting back little by little. But when I stopped I still got really sick. From what I hear quitting cold turkey can be life threatening. But being a former opiate addict I hung out with a lot of the same people, and I never heard of one of them dying from it.
I got hot flashes and cold chills (due to fluctuating BP)
Aches that made me want to die
Diarrhea
Iv'e always had insomnia, but I'm sure that detoxing didn't help
But I'm all good now, and I go to meetings for support.
Good luck (if you are quitting)
If not, I hope you do soon