What are the harmul affects oxycodeine?

Answer 1

As an oxycodone addict, I feel qualified to answer this.

Many of the harmful effects are not generally well-known, but if you look through studies you will find some, such as permanent hearing damage/tinnitus after long term abuse, potential for psychosis, damage to the temporal lobes which may lead to epilepsy/seizures, etc.

More well-known harmful effects are:
- addiction/dependence/withdrawal symptoms
- overdose (respiratory depression, possible circulatory collapse)
- chronic constipation

Adverse effects can also include things like dry mouth, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, nightmares, loss of appetite, itchiness, severe drowsiness, etc.

Most of these adverse effects go away with prolonged use, and overdose likely won't happen if you're careful. Addiction is very serious however. When I first started taking oxy, I thought "oh well, I'll get some flu symptoms when I want to stop, and that'll be it -- all better!" What I didn't count on was the severe emotional and psychological stress of quitting, the constant craving, the uncontrollable restlessness, pain so bad that it felt like I was being beaten constantly for weeks. And when I say severe emotional stress, I mean I literally had the feeling like my life was falling apart, like my best friend had just been murdered, like everyone had left me, and like the world was ending: nearly suicidal and constantly crying. Oxycodone addiction is no joke. I've been off it for a long time now, and I still consider myself an addict because I think about it every day and how much I want to take it again. Addiction is a life long battle.