My PM doctor's nurse put me on various drugs until Avinza, then I stayed on it for the last few years. I have severe, life threatening Respiratory problems and my memory is getting much worse. I am 100% disabled from a car wreck. I am medically retired. My wife is here with me, so I am not alone. I got my dosage down from a high of approximately 450-500 mg a day to 30mg of Avinza a day. Oxycodone is for BT pain. I took my last Avinza at 10pm Sat, July 19. I have not had oxycodone for a few weeks. I was told to take a 25mg Librium and a 1mg Terazosin 24 hr later. Terazosin every 12 hr & Librium every 8 hr.
It has been 35 hours since my last Avinza. I woke up a little dizzy, everything aches, it is taking a long time to type this because my fingers keep going numb. Mild nausea so far. I have eaten a piece of bread with water, then took my Librium at 9am. I forgot my morphine 3 times over the years. Each time I hit the 30-34 hour point I got sick with the flu like symptoms, so what I am feeling is somewhat normal for me.
Historically I have quit other meds cold turkey with mild problems. I understand every human is different, but based on my strong will power and history, I hope to get off Avinza/Oxycodone with a moderate amount of misery.
Any suggestions appreciated. My brain says I am functioning at a low level right now, so I guess my "behavior" is not unusual for someone getting off opiates (at home). BTW, I have never smoked, drank alcohol or taken illegal drugs, so this is my first time "getting off" an opiate or anything this strong. I think I definitely have a growing anxiety as the hours pass. Not sure why... I am basically ok, but my "system" thinks otherwise. It feels weird.