Fentanyl Detox and Withdrawal Treatment
Opioid addiction can happen to anyone. Modern medical opioids are highly addictive, and exposure can happen as the result of many common circumstances. Fentanyl addiction may have started during the treatment of a serious injury, as the result of a hospital stay, or through a friend as a party drug. But like all opioid addictions, Fentanyl quickly builds tolerance and becomes life-threatening as the addiction takes hold. Fentanyl has contributed to more opioid deaths than any other prescription opioid, so if you are planning a Fentanyl detox, medical oversight is a must.
Fentanyl detoxing is dangerous without medical care, and it is not advised that you go cold turkey and quit outright due to the ways that Fentanyl alters your body's own regulatory systems regarding pain, emotion, and blood pressure. With Kolbe Health Services, you can trust that you will be in good hands as part of our Fentanyl detox & withdrawal treatment.
Symptoms of Fentanyl Withdrawal
Detoxing from fentanyl will be intense. Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms are similar to most opioid withdrawals. You will likely experience body aches, pains, chills, and spasms. You may also have trouble staying awake or getting good sleep. You may even experience spasms, hypertension, or a rapid heart rate. These are all normal, but not all the symptoms of Fentanyl withdrawal are safe to risk on your own.
Physical Symptoms
- Sweats and Chills
- Exhaustion and Insomnia
- Aches and pains
- Trouble sleeping or breathing evenly
- Rapid heart rate
- Runny nose and teary eyes
- Stomach pain or nausea
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- High body temperature
Emotional Symptoms
- Moodiness and mood swings
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Memory and thinking impairment
- Intense cravings
- Panic attacks
Fentanyl Withdrawal Timeline
Depending on your exposure and the type of Fentanyl release you have been using; withdrawal may set in within 8-24 hours after your last dose. You will likely experience an intense craving and go through the emotional addiction cycle of anger and depression as you refuse to give your body more of the regulation-stealing product.
The physical withdrawal symptoms will typically begin within 8-24 hours, peak in intensity at 36-72 hours (1.5 to 6.5 days), and the physical symptoms will fade significantly by the time you reach the seventh to twelfth day of your Fentanyl detox.
Fentanyl Withdrawal Treatment and Detox
Don't go cold turkey, and do not try to quit Fentanyl alone. As Fentanyl fades from your system, you may notice that your heart rate and breathing go haywire and are not well regulated. Medical staff can keep you safe through your Fentanyl detox experience. After that, Fentanyl withdrawal treatment can last several years, as opiate cravings often do not fully go away, but outpatient care can help.
How Long is Fentanyl Detox?
2-7 Days; Fentanyl detox will last somewhere between two and seven days to help safely flush the Fentanyl from your system before recovery can begin.
Medications Used in Fentanyl Detox
During your Fentanyl detox, you may be offered opioid treatment medications, including Buprenorphine and Naltrexone.
Turn to Kolbe Health Services For Fentanyl Detox and Withdrawal Treatment in Alabama
Fentanyl detox and withdrawal are not easy and, in fact, not safe to face alone. Kolbe Health Services is dedicated to stopping the opiate epidemic one patient at a time. We will take care of you while you go through detox, then provide the community, counseling, and support you need to achieve, pursue, and maintain your sobriety after an opioid addiction like Fentanyl.
Contact us today to ask any questions you need and schedule your medically supported Fentanyl detox and withdrawal treatment.
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