Fentanyl Withdrawal Headache

I tapered off the fentanyl patch very gradually, going from 25 mcg to 12 to 6 over a period of more than a month. My doctor prescribed clonidine to help with the withdrawal effects I was experiencing and everything has seemed to go well. I have not had any fentanyl for 6 weeks, but I still have splitting headaches that started soon after I started tapering off. Could they still be from the withdrawal?

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It is possible, the length of time it takes for all withdrawal effects to wear off can vary from person to person.

However, it could also be a side effect of the Clonidine, if you're still taking it, or the headaches may be due to something entirely unrelated, so it would be best to have them checked out, to be safe.

Did you experience any of the other withdrawal effects that the FDA lists, such as rebound pain, diarrhea, fever and chills?

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