opioid withdrawal symptoms?

Q: What are the symptoms of opioid withdrawal? How long does it take for them to start and end?

A: Opioid withdrawal symptoms may include nausea, muscle aches, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, agitation, and a low mood.

Opioid withdrawal can occur with a sudden decrease in, or the cessation of, opioids after prolonged use. Onset of withdrawal depends on which opioid was used last. With heroin this typically occurs five hours after use, while with methadone it might not occur until two days later. The length of time that major symptoms occur also depends on the opioid used. For heroin withdrawal, symptoms are typically greatest at two to four days, and can last for up to two weeks. Less significant symptoms may remain for an even longer period, in which case the withdrawal is known as post-acute-withdrawal syndrome.

Never agree to take methadone for opiate withdrawal because methadone withdrawal is the worst possible withdrawal of all withdrawals. So taking methadone just postpones more misery. Instead, take Suboxone (buprenorphine) to help you kick heroin, etc. Medications for nausea or diarrhea may also be used. Opioid withdrawal symptoms may also include:

• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Muscle pains
• Increased tearing
• Trouble sleeping
• Runny nose
• Sweating
• Yawning
• Goose bumps
• Dilated pupils
• Diarrhea
• Fast heart rate
• High blood pressure
• Abdominal cramps
• Shakiness
• Cravings
• Sneezing

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