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Could Oxycodone affect brain and cause panic attacks?

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Hi doctor,

I took Oxycodone and mixed it with alcohol two months ago. I did not drink a lot but ended up with the worst panic attack. I did not go to the hospital. A week later, everything was fine, but I had some stressful events in my life. Now, I am experiencing anxiety, and it is not controllable. A lot of overthinking and I am wondering if Oxycodone could be the one to blame. I have had anxiety way before, and it just went away. But, now it is occurring again. Could Oxycodone affect my brain terribly? I had a blood test a month ago, and everything was normal.
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Dr. Amrit Agarwal is a Pharmacologist who is an expert in studying drug mechanisms, interactions, side effects, and therapeutic uses to ensure safe and effective treatment. He is Skilled in experimental pharmacology, preclinical studies, and clinical trials for evaluating new drugs. He advocates evidence-based prescribing practices and monitors adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to improve patient safety. He is experienced in identifying, assessing, and preventing medication-related risks.

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Hi,

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It is not due to Oxycodone because its plasma half-life is 4 to 5 hours. It is completely eliminated or metabolized by the body after 12 hours, so there is no question of the previous drug causing such anxiety episodes.

I would suggest you consult a physician or to take Chlordiazepoxide 10 mg two times a day. Also, include 20 minutes of exercise in your schedule apart from the daily routine activity because the body gets acclimatized to that schedule. Because, that would cause secretion of endorphin, which is an antidepressant hormone.

It is very common to have anxiety episodes these days, so do not worry. Take care.

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Published At September 9, 2019
Reviewed At September 9, 2019

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Dr. Amrit Agarwal is a Pharmacologist who is an expert in studying drug mechanisms, interactions, side effects, and therapeutic uses to ensure safe and effective treatment. He is Skilled in experimental pharmacology, preclinical studies, and clinical trials for evaluating new drugs. He advocates evidence-based prescribing practices and monitors adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to improve patient safety. He is experienced in identifying, assessing, and preventing medication-related risks.

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