Reply #18: This from two different websites . . .

[TeeYiYi]

Withdrawal (from all opiates) includes dilated pupils, diarrhea, runny nose, goose bumps, and abdominal pain.

These drugs can cause physical dependence, which means that the body reduces production of its own natural opioids (endorphins and enkephalins) and begins to rely on the drug to manage the functions of these natural brain chemicals.

When the drugs are stopped, the body needs time to begin providing neccessary amounts of the natural opioids again and withdrawal symptoms result. Withdrawal from opiates can occur whenever any chronic use is discontinued or reduced.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000949.htm


OxyContin withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to:

perpetually being tired
hot/cold sweats
heart palpitations
joints and muscles in constant pain
vomiting
nausea
uncontrollable coughing
diarrhea
insomnia
watery eyes
excessive yawning
depression

http://www.addictionwithdrawal.com/oxycontin.htm

TYY