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Short-term side effects of opioid use include
• Slowed breathing and respiratory depression
• Drowsiness and confusion
• Low blood pressure
• Lightheadedness or fainting
• Poor coordination increasing risk of falls
• Digestive issues like constipation

These effects can occur even at prescribed doses, and respiratory Show Full Answer

Short-term side effects of opioid use include:
• Slowed breathing and respiratory depression
• Drowsiness and confusion
• Low blood pressure
• Lightheadedness or fainting
• Poor coordination increasing risk of falls
• Digestive issues like constipation

These effects can occur even at prescribed doses, and respiratory depression can be life-threatening at higher doses. Long-term effects and behavioral changes include:
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Altered eating habits
• Weight changes
• Impaired decision-making
• Reduced participation in usual activities
• Difficulty fulfilling work/school responsibilities
• Social withdrawal
• Development of tolerance requiring higher doses
• Physical dependence leading to withdrawal symptoms if stopped

Withdrawal symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, anxiety, sweating, chills, and stomach cramps. These typically peak around 72 hours after stopping opioids.

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