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Stages of opioid withdrawal syndrome

Stages of opioid withdrawal syndrome
Stage Features
Stage I: Up to 8 hours Fear of withdrawal, anxiety, drug craving
Stage II: 8-24 hours Insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, yawning, stomach cramps, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, diaphoresis, mydriasis
Stage III: Up to 3 days Vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, muscle spasms, tremor, tachycardia, piloerection, hypertension, seizures*
* Only seen in neonates.
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