Oxycodone Detox

Oxycodone is the generic of Oxycontin, an analgesic or pain blocking medication that is also addictive.

Oxycodone detox, typically the first step in rehab, is necessary for those addicted to oxycodonentin. It is one of the most powerful pain control medications that can be taken orally and is very similar in its chemical makeup to Codeine. The drug is normally prescribed for post-operative pain control, and moderate to severe chronic pain. The most common use of Oxycodone is for treating pain related to cancer. However, it has evolved into a highly consumed addictive drug.

Oxycodone is incorporated into many other market drugs, including Endone, Percolone, Rixicodone (formulated for quick release into the bloodstream), Percodan, Endodan, Roxiprin (Oxycodone combined with aetylsalicylic acid), Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet, Tylox (Oxycodone combined with paracetamol) and Combunox (Oxycodone combined with ibuprofen.)

How Oxycodone Abuse Affects the Body

Oxycodone is a schedule II drug, which means it has a high potential for addiction and is legally available by prescription only.

Oxycodone is similar in its pain-relieving effects to morphine and heroin. As such, it typically appeals to the same abuse community. Medications containing Oxycodone are highly effective as prescribed analgesics because they slowly release the Oxycodone into the patient’s bloodstream. But as a result, ingesting a tablet that is made up primarily of Oxycodone that has been broken, crushed or chewed releases large amounts of the drug immediately into the bloodstream and can quickly cause a fatal overdose.

But this type of release also results in a euphoric “high” for the person abusing the drug. This type of abuse can cause stomach upsets, liver damage and potentially death. It is particularly dangerous when Oxycodone is combined with other central nervous system depressants like alcohol or benzodiazapenes.

Other long-term effects of oxcodone abuse include decreased testosterone levels, temporary impotence and prostate enlargement in men. Males and females may also suffer from hearing loss with long-term use of the drug. Long term users and abusers of the drug have also claimed psychological addiction.

Oxycodone Side Effects

Misuse of Oxcodone can leas to nausea, constipation, lightheadedness, rash or itchiness, dizziness, and mood disorders.

Oxycodone withdrawal

Addicts withdrawing from Oxcontin experience symptoms that can include nausea, headaches, muscle pain, fever and insomnia. Under the directions of an experienced physician, however, these withdrawal symptoms and the time it takes for the user to quit the drug can be greatly minimized.

Oxycodone Detox

Oxycodone detox is absolutely critical to accomplish before commencing and Oxycodone rehab program. Oxycodone detox, itself, is not a treatment for Oxycodone addiction, But it usually helps relieve a user’s withdrawal symptoms while they adjust to an Oxycontin-free life. Oxycodone detox can be done safely in a physician supervised setting. A properly licensed and certified Oxycodone detox facility may safely and comfortably manage the detoxification phase of Oxycontin addiction treatment.

Thankfully, there are plenty of effective ways of treating Oxycodone addiction. But long-term use should never be abruptly discontinued unless the user is under the supervision of an experienced physician. A doctor can manage a patient’s withdrawal symptoms and help minimize their withdrawal period.

During Miramar Treatment Center’s inpatient addiction treatment, patients are provided physician-assisted Oxycodone detox that is regularly monitored by health professionals. We also provide comprehensive rehabilitation services at our centers in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, Calif.