Opioid
Oxycodone & OxyContin
Oxycodone is a strong prescription opioid, sold as OxyContin (extended release) and in Percocet. Most "oxy 30s" sold outside a pharmacy today are counterfeit and contain fentanyl.
Also called: oxy, percs, roxies, 30s
Withdrawal is rough, rarely fatalSigns it has become a problem
- Crushing, snorting or chewing pills
- Using up a month of pills in days
- Drowsy, small pupils, constipated
- Money disappearing
- Sick between doses
What withdrawal is like
Overdose and emergencies
Breathing slows, then stops. Naloxone, 911, stay with the person.
Dangerous combinations
Never with alcohol, benzos or sleep pills. Never trust a pill that did not come from a pharmacy.
What actually helps
Buprenorphine or methadone, counseling, and a plan for any real pain underneath.
Common questions
Can you die from oxycodone & oxycontin withdrawal?
It is rarely fatal on its own. The same opioid withdrawal as heroin: aches, sweats, stomach trouble, restlessness, days without sleep. Not usually dangerous, but hard enough that most people cannot get through it alone.
What does an overdose or emergency look like?
Breathing slows, then stops. Naloxone, 911, stay with the person.
What treatment works for oxycodone & oxycontin?
Buprenorphine or methadone, counseling, and a plan for any real pain underneath.
Written in plain English for education. It is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Demo Clinical review by a licensed professional is part of the launch plan and will be named here.
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