Worst Side Effects of Oxycontin Abuse
                     Worst Side Effects of 
Oxycontin Abuse
Why do people take OxyContin
OxyContin is an FDA-approved opiate painkiller 
indicated for treating moderate to severe pain. The 
active ingredient in this control-release tablet is 
oxycodone. OxyContin is for patients who will benefit 
from around the clock pain control. Many people 
take extended-release OxyContin as directed by 
their doctor, and they have improved functioning as 
a result. By managing pain, the patient should have 
improved functioning.
1) OxyContin causes significant constipation.
Many people who take the opioid agonist 
pain killer will experience constipation. 
Opioid meds work on opioid receptors in the 
central nervous system and throughout the 
body.
2) OxyContin causes drowsiness and sleepiness.
While drowsiness may not seem too severe, 
it can be detrimental over more extended 
periods. People who abuse OxyContin 
complain of a general feeling of brain fog. 
They are not able to think as clearly as they 
were able to before abusing drugs.
3) OxyContin causes euphoria, a feeling of wellbeing, 
and pleasure.
One of the significant problems with opioids, 
in general, is that, in addition to controlling 
pain, they also produce euphoria.
4) Discontinuing OxyContin causes a severe opioid 
withdrawal syndrome.
OxyContin withdrawal symptoms are 
severe, similar to flu symptoms, but much 
worse. The symptoms do not subside in a 
day or two. For most OxyContin users, the 
withdrawal syndrome will last for days and 
even weeks. Some long-term users may 
have lingering withdrawal symptoms for 
months.
5) OxyContin abuse can cause respiratory depression.
Of all of the side effects that can occur with 
OxyContin, respiratory depression is the 
most ominous. Respiratory depression is the 
mechanism of death in OxyContin abusers 
who die from an opioid overdose.
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If you witness someone overdosing on 
OxyContin, give them Narcan and call 911. For 
more information on the side effects OxyContin 
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