What Are the Symptoms of Withdrawal From an Opiate Dependant 63 Yr. Old?
Question by Indiana Grammie: what are the symptoms of withdrawal from an opiate dependant 63 yr. old?
I have been on the Fentanal Patch for 1 yr. along with hydrocodone (Patch=25mg. – Hydrocodone=7.5/325) I no longer have health insurance so I requested to be taken off the Patch and given a higher dosage of hydrocodone.(Rheumatoid artritis, Fibromyalgia, COPD, and Emphasema are my health problems) I originally had been on hydrocodone only (10/500mg) for about 7 yrs. Now after 4 days of being without the patch I have lost my memory, am shaky, very loose bowels, scared, wake up sometimes and not know what house I’m in let alone which state of the country I’m in. When I take 2 of the 7.5mg tabs, things start to clear a little but goes back quickly to total confusion. HELP me to know if this is withdrawal or am I going insane. (Alsthimers is in the family). Forgive my spelling ….
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Answer by Melody
I have come off of the Fentanal Patch as well, but also the same time as codeine and morphine. I went cold turkey and some of the symptoms you have I also had, the shaky, wake up, a little foggy, but I also had other symptoms. However, withdrawal is dfferent with everyone. I would speak to your Doctor about this, and see what they can help you with. Any form of withdrawal is not pleasant to go through.
On the other part Alzheimers, my grandfather has it and we have been through it all. I cannot say you have it or not, no one can except a Doctor. Alzheimers runs in our family, out of my grandfathers 6 siblings 5 has Alzheimers. My father who is 52 does do bi yearly testing on it. We do this so that if he starts to show a sign towards it they can start him on something to either slow it down, or hopefully stop it (that is being optimistic). he has been doing this testing since 50. But once again go see your Doctor.
I think the stress and worry will only heighten the symptoms so visit a Doctor as soon as you can.
Wish you the best.
Answer by Mary
Symptoms of withdrawal from opiates include, but are not limited to,
Physical symptoms
Tremors
Cramps
Muscle and bone pain
Chills
Perspiration (sweating)
Priapism
Tachycardia (rapid heart beat)
Itch
Restless legs syndrome
Flu-like symptoms
Rhinitis (runny, inflamed nose)
Yawning
Sneezing
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Weakness
Akathisia (a profoundly uncomfortable feeling of inner restlessness)
Psychological symptoms
Dysphoria
Malaise
Cravings
Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Paranoia
Insomnia
Dizziness
Nausea
Depression
Other rare but much more serious symptoms include cardiac arrhythmias, strokes, seizures, dehydration and suicide attempts.
Depending on the quantity, type, frequency, and duration of opioid use, the physical withdrawal symptoms last for as little as forty-eight to seventy-two hours (for short-acting opioids such as hydromorphone [Dilaudid] and oxycodone after short duration lower-dose use), and as long as thirty to sixty days or more for long-acting opioids such as buprenorphine and methadone, respectively, after extended high-dose use. When long acting opioids like methadone (Methadose, Physeptone) or buprenorphine (Suboxone [buprenorphine in a 4:1 ratio to naloxone] and Subutex [single-agent buprenorphine]) are used for an extended period, physical withdrawal symptoms can last up to six weeks, while the most severe cases have withdrawal symptoms that can last even longer. This initial withdrawal is characterized by the body attempting to regain homeostasis as a result of the brain’s lack of opiate receptor activity. Since the mechanisms of opioid dependence and withdrawal are not fully understood, it is difficult to determine how long withdrawal symptoms will last or how severe they may be for different individuals.
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