I am a 53 year old male. I have long suffered from mild to severe depression and have taken Zoloft for years. 3 months ago I had a liver transplant (not alcohol related) and had been taking 10mg oxycodone until 6 days ago. Also, my wife and I are separating soon. My surgery recovery along with our impending separation and apparent withdrawal from the oxycodone is taking its toll. How long should I expect the depression withdrawal to last? Any suggestions?
Can you help me with depression and opioid withdrawal?
Question posted by lance_9841 on 15 Sep 2022
Last updated on 16 September 2022 by migrainesuf1166
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migrainesuf1166
16 Sep 2022
Sorry you’re going through this. I have liver issues myself. Did your Dr just stop the oxycodone all together or taper you off? I know some will do that and I find it very irresponsible. I went through that and it gave me severe depression, it was years ago so I can’t remember how long it lasted but, you should have been tapered off slowly. If you weren’t, have you talked to the Dr about that being a possibility? Or maybe another lower dose or opioid not as strong to help you get off without all the misery.
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