How long will Oxycodone stay in my body?

[pmich]

Hi Everyone,


I am almost off oxycodone after struggling with it for about a year. I'm just wondering if anyone knows how long it remains detectable in your body with a blood or other test. The reason I want to know is I don't want to drive until it is completely out of my system because I just got my license back after an OWI charge. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

[Cherybaby66]

pmich - why would you be taking a blood or any other test to drive?

That asked, Oxycodone, depending on the amount taken, can stay in the system anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks via a blood test. There are tests now in place, however, that can determine drug use up to 80 days. These new blood tests are so sensitive they can pick up alcohol ingested even from the use of mouthwash. There are also hair strand tests being done now that can tell if someone has used drugs up to 6 months back. This test even picks up alcohol usage, however slight.

Still curious what one (testing) has to do with the other (driving)?

[pmich]

Well since I've already had a driving intoxicated I'm concerned that if something was to happen (accident etc.) they usually do a blood test if they have any suspicion. I don't want to get into any more trouble!

[Cherybaby66]

I have never heard of a blood test being done at the sight of an accident, pmich, and I have been a nurse for over 10 years. If you are clean, then there should be nothing to worry about.

Forgive me for this, but I think you have other reasons for asking...at least it sounds like it to this addict. Could be my suspicious mind at work though. I'm known for that sort of thinking.

But, good luck to you regardless!

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pmich...forgive me. But as I was scrolling through posts on the board, I noticed the one you made about pain from oxy withdrawal. You mentioned you were tapering down your use. That post was only 3 days ago. So, you are obviously still using...and that is why you want to know about the blood tests.

You have to be HONEST with yourself. You are never going to get clean if you dont. I mean, if you can't come clean to a bunch of addicts in an anonymous forum...well, you are setting a pretty low bar for yourself to continue using again.

Congrats on getting your license back. I hope you don't end up hurting yourself or someone else in the process. If you get clean...you won't have anything to worry about, pmich.

Honesty...at all costs, will get you there.

[pmich]

I'm down to 5mg a day that's why I put in my post that I am ALMOST off them... I'm not going to drive anywhere until I have a few days COMPLETELY off them. I have no reason to believe I'll be getting drug tested (not on probation, no legal issues) but I just want to be cautious because I can't afford another OWI adn I don't want to take that risk.

[pmich]

So anyways I wasn't being dishonest I have nothing to hide so please don't question my honesty all this is hard enough!

[chairmanma084]

Originally Posted by pmich

So anyways I wasn't being dishonest I have nothing to hide so please don't question my honesty all this is hard enough!

i hear you on that, you don't come to this site to lie b/c that just hurts your recovery potential. this is a resource.

anyway, I exercise a lot and drink plenty of fluids. when i came out of detox, my urine analysis showed zero trace of oxycodone. i had been using about 60mg/day for over 6 months. i was in there for 3 days and 2 nights and took a 40mg pill without crushing at 7pm the night before entry.

so basically, compared to other drugs, and depending on your body type, habits, and metabolism, oxycodone and other opiates are short-lived substances in the human body.

[pmich]

Thank you chairmanma for your input! Well I'm almost there 2.5mg today and it's definitely uncomfortable but so far tolerable.

[chairmanma084]

Originally Posted by pmich

Thank you chairmanma for your input! Well I'm almost there 2.5mg today and it's definitely uncomfortable but so far tolerable.

congratulations on tapering down that far.

i never had the strength to taper. i'd always say, "F&%* it," and pretend like I wasn't out of money and could somehow find some even though I was almost out and had barely enough money to buy gas for my car.

what are your plans after you are completely off the pillz? how do you think you'll maintain sobriety?

[krisgrace]

Same here. I never could taper... I got down to three 10mg and started going into withdrawls and that was enough. If I had them I would take them. So I cold turkey'd it once. Then..... well lets just say im giving it another go this weekend... Wish me luck!