9 weeks ago I had major orthopedic surgery. I left the hospital taking 20mg oxycodone instant release every 4 hours around the clock… 120mg a day. I’ve weaned myself somewhat gradually down to 15mg long acting twice a day. The withdrawal through the process has been horrible- mostly the extreme panic and depression, but the drug is ruining my life.
I can’t continue with a slow taper. I want off of this stuff. My prescriber says it isn’t medically dangerous to stop taking it at this dose but that it will likely be unpleasant. I’m no stranger to unpleasant- the withdrawals from dose reductions have certainly been that. I’ve got clonidine, zofran, Dramamine, and advil/tylenol.
That said, I’m really scared. Any words of wisdom? I know 30mg a day is small in the grand scheme of things, but it feels like a lot and I’ve got a ton of anxiety.