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What are withdrawal symptoms after using painkillers?

I am a 32 year old male. I want to know what are withdrawal symptoms after using painkillers?

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Withdrawal symptoms from painkiller use can vary but commonly include:

Physical discomfort: Body aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Mental and emotional changes: Anxiety, irritability, depression, and mood swings.

Sleep disturbances: Insomnia or intense dreams.

Flu-like symptoms: Sweating, chills, and feverish sensations.

Cravings: Intense desire or urge to use painkillers again.

It's crucial to seek professional help to manage these symptoms safely and effectively while undergoing withdrawal from painkiller use.
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Painkillers are opioids, like Norco (hydrocodone), Percocet (oxycodone), OxyContin, morphine, etc. Opioid withdrawal causes anxiety, body aches, tremors, sweating, runny nose, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, and a strong feeling of dread. But it's harmless unless extremely severe or to the fetus of a pregnant lady.