All Withdrawal Timelines
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Every timeline on the site, grouped by category. Each article uses the same phase-by-phase format so you can compare them. Timelines marked Medical supervision can be dangerous to stop suddenly.
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Stimulants & Everyday
12 timelines
Nicotine
9 timelines
Cannabis
2 timelines
Food & Habits
5 timelines
Alcohol
8 timelines- AlcoholMedical supervision
- Alcohol after a bingeMedical supervision
- Alcohol vs Benzodiazepine
- Alcohol Withdrawal Day by DayMedical supervision
- Alcohol: day 3Medical supervision
- Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?Medical supervision
- PAWS (post-acute withdrawal)
- Protracted
Opioids
16 timelines- CodeineMedical supervision
- Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)Medical supervision
- Fentanyl
- HeroinMedical supervision
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin)Medical supervision
- Kratom and 7-OH
- Methadone
- MorphineMedical supervision
- Nucynta (Tapentadol)Medical supervision
- Opioids (overview)
- OxycodoneMedical supervision
- PercocetMedical supervision
- PrecipitatedMedical supervision
- Suboxone
- TianeptineMedical supervision
- Tramadol
Benzodiazepines
9 timelines- Alcohol vs Benzodiazepine
- Ativan (Lorazepam)Medical supervision
- Benzos (overview)Medical supervision
- Halcion (Triazolam)Medical supervision
- KlonopinMedical supervision
- Restoril (Temazepam)Medical supervision
- Valium (Diazepam)Medical supervision
- XanaxMedical supervision
- Xanax vs Klonopin
Antidepressants
15 timelines
Other Prescriptions
27 timelines- Abilify (Aripiprazole)
- Ambien (Zolpidem)Medical supervision
- BaclofenMedical supervision
- Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
- Beta-blockersMedical supervision
- Buspirone (Buspar)
- ClonidineMedical supervision
- Fioricet (Butalbital) and BarbiturateMedical supervision
- Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)
- Gabapentin
- Hormonal Birth Control
- Hydroxyzine
- Keppra (Levetiracetam)Medical supervision
- LamotrigineMedical supervision
- LithiumMedical supervision
- Lunesta (Eszopiclone)
- Medication Overuse (Rebound) Headache
- Melatonin
- Prednisone
- Pregabalin (Lyrica)Medical supervision
- Seroquel (Quetiapine)
- Soma (Carisoprodol)Medical supervision
- Stopping Ozempic (Semaglutide)
- Topamax (Topiramate)Medical supervision
- Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)
- Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
- Zyrtec or Xyzal Itching After Stopping (Cetirizine/Levocetirizine)
Other Drugs
9 timelines- Anabolic Steroid
- GHBMedical supervision
- InhalantMedical supervision
- Kava
- Ketamine
- MDMA
- Nitrous oxideMedical supervision
- PhenibutMedical supervision
- Psilocybin
Behaviors
4 timelinesTimelines that need medical supervision
These withdrawals can be dangerous. Don’t stop suddenly on your own: talk to a doctor or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357. See Dangerous Withdrawals.
- Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Alcohol Withdrawal Day 3 Can be life-threatening
- Is Alcohol Withdrawal Dangerous? Can be life-threatening
- Benzo Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Xanax Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Klonopin Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Opioid Withdrawal Timeline: Short-Acting vs Long-Acting
- Fentanyl Withdrawal Timeline
- Suboxone Withdrawal Timeline
- Methadone Withdrawal Timeline
- Tramadol Withdrawal Timeline
- Kratom and 7-OH Withdrawal Timeline
- Gabapentin Withdrawal Timeline (seizure risk if stopped suddenly)
- Prednisone Withdrawal Timeline (adrenal insufficiency risk)
- Zoloft (Sertraline) Withdrawal Timeline
- Lexapro Withdrawal Timeline
- Effexor (Venlafaxine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Baclofen Withdrawal: Why Stopping Suddenly Is Dangerous Can be life-threatening
- Fioricet (Butalbital) and Barbiturate Withdrawal Can be life-threatening
- Soma (Carisoprodol) Withdrawal Timeline
- GHB Withdrawal: Why It Needs Medical Care Can be life-threatening
- Ativan (Lorazepam) Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Pregabalin (Lyrica) Withdrawal Timeline
- Oxycodone Withdrawal Timeline
- Heroin Withdrawal Timeline
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Withdrawal Timeline
- Percocet Withdrawal Timeline
- Tianeptine Withdrawal: The ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Problem
- Valium (Diazepam) Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Clonidine Withdrawal: Rebound Blood Pressure
- Beta-Blocker Withdrawal (Propranolol, Metoprolol)
- Lamotrigine Withdrawal: Why to Taper
- Lithium: What Happens When You Stop
- Morphine Withdrawal Timeline
- Codeine Withdrawal Timeline
- Phenibut Withdrawal Timeline
- Ambien (Zolpidem) Withdrawal and Rebound Insomnia
- Nitrous Oxide Withdrawal and Risks
- Inhalant Withdrawal
- Restoril (Temazepam) Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) Withdrawal Timeline
- Topamax (Topiramate) Withdrawal: Why to Taper
- Keppra (Levetiracetam) Withdrawal
- Alcohol Withdrawal After a Binge Weekend
- Halcion (Triazolam) Withdrawal Timeline Can be life-threatening
- Nucynta (Tapentadol) Withdrawal Timeline
- Precipitated Withdrawal: Suboxone, Naloxone and Kratom/7-OH (get medical help)
- Alcohol Withdrawal Day by Day: Days 1 to 7 Can be life-threatening
A–Z index
- Abilify (Aripiprazole) Withdrawal
- Adderall Withdrawal Timeline
- Alcohol vs Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: How They Compare
- Alcohol Withdrawal After a Binge Weekend
- Alcohol Withdrawal Day 3: What’s Normal and What’s an Emergency
- Alcohol Withdrawal Day by Day: Days 1 to 7
- Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: Hour by Hour, Day by Day
- Ambien (Zolpidem) Withdrawal and Rebound Insomnia
- Anabolic Steroid Withdrawal
- Antidepressant (SSRI/SNRI) Withdrawal: The Complete Guide
- Ativan (Lorazepam) Withdrawal Timeline
- Baclofen Withdrawal: Why Stopping Suddenly Is Dangerous
- Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Sleep Aid Withdrawal
- Benzo Withdrawal Timeline: Short- vs Long-Acting
- Beta-Blocker Withdrawal (Propranolol, Metoprolol)
- Brain Zaps: Why They Happen and How Long They Last
- Buspirone (Buspar): Is There Withdrawal?
- Caffeine Withdrawal Timeline: Day by Day
- Celexa (Citalopram) Withdrawal Timeline
- Chewing Tobacco and Dip Withdrawal Timeline
- Cigar Withdrawal
- Cigarette vs Vape Withdrawal: Is Quitting Different?
- Clonidine Withdrawal: Rebound Blood Pressure
- Cocaine Withdrawal Timeline
- Codeine Withdrawal Timeline
- Concerta Withdrawal Timeline
- Cymbalta (Duloxetine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Delta-8 and THC Vape Withdrawal
- Diet Soda and Artificial Sweetener Withdrawal
- Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) Withdrawal Timeline
- Effexor (Venlafaxine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Energy Drink Withdrawal Timeline
- Fentanyl Withdrawal Timeline
- Fioricet (Butalbital) and Barbiturate Withdrawal
- Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine): Is There Withdrawal?
- Gabapentin Withdrawal Timeline
- Gambling Withdrawal Symptoms
- Gaming Withdrawal
- GHB Withdrawal: Why It Needs Medical Care
- Halcion (Triazolam) Withdrawal Timeline
- Heroin Withdrawal Timeline
- Hormonal Birth Control: What Happens When You Stop
- How Long Does a Caffeine Withdrawal Headache Last?
- Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Withdrawal Timeline
- Hydroxyzine: Is There Withdrawal?
- Inhalant Withdrawal
- Is Alcohol Withdrawal Dangerous? Seizures, DTs and When to Get Help
- Junk Food Withdrawal: What the Research Says
- Kava Withdrawal: What the Research Says
- Keppra (Levetiracetam) Withdrawal
- Ketamine Withdrawal
- Klonopin Withdrawal Timeline
- Kratom and 7-OH Withdrawal Timeline
- Lamotrigine Withdrawal: Why to Taper
- Lexapro vs Zoloft Withdrawal: Timelines Compared
- Lexapro Withdrawal Timeline
- Lithium: What Happens When You Stop
- Lunesta (Eszopiclone) Withdrawal
- MDMA Comedown and Withdrawal
- Medication Overuse (Rebound) Headache: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and More
- Melatonin: Is There Withdrawal When You Stop?
- Meth Withdrawal Timeline
- Methadone Withdrawal Timeline
- Modafinil Withdrawal
- Morphine Withdrawal Timeline
- Nasal Spray (Afrin) Rebound Congestion Timeline
- Nicotine Gum and Lozenge Withdrawal
- Nicotine Patch: Stepping Down and Stopping
- Nicotine Withdrawal Day by Day: Days 1 to 10
- Nicotine Withdrawal Timeline: Day by Day and Week by Week
- Nitrous Oxide Withdrawal and Risks
- Nucynta (Tapentadol) Withdrawal Timeline
- Opioid Withdrawal Timeline: Short-Acting vs Long-Acting
- Oxycodone Withdrawal Timeline
- Paxil (Paroxetine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Percocet Withdrawal Timeline
- Phenibut Withdrawal Timeline
- Porn Withdrawal: What the Research Says
- Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) Explained
- PPI (Omeprazole) Rebound Acid When You Stop
- Pre-Workout and Caffeine Pill Withdrawal
- Precipitated Withdrawal: Suboxone, Naloxone and Kratom/7-OH
- Prednisone Withdrawal Timeline
- Pregabalin (Lyrica) Withdrawal Timeline
- Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Protracted Withdrawal: When Symptoms Last Months
- Prozac (Fluoxetine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Psilocybin: Is There Withdrawal?
- Remeron (Mirtazapine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Restoril (Temazepam) Withdrawal Timeline
- Ritalin (Methylphenidate) Withdrawal Timeline
- Seroquel (Quetiapine) Withdrawal Timeline
- Social Media and Phone Detox: What the Research Says
- Soma (Carisoprodol) Withdrawal Timeline
- Stopping Ozempic (Semaglutide): What Happens
- Strattera (Atomoxetine) Withdrawal
- Suboxone Withdrawal Timeline
- Sugar Withdrawal Timeline: What Really Happens
- Tianeptine Withdrawal: The ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Problem
- Topamax (Topiramate) Withdrawal: Why to Taper
- Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW): What’s Known
- Tramadol Withdrawal Timeline
- Trazodone Withdrawal Timeline
- Trintellix (Vortioxetine) Withdrawal
- Valium (Diazepam) Withdrawal Timeline
- Vape Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect When You Quit Vaping
- Vyvanse Withdrawal Timeline
- Weed Withdrawal Timeline (Including Heavy Users)
- Wellbutrin (Bupropion) Withdrawal Timeline
- Xanax vs Klonopin Withdrawal: Timelines Compared
- Xanax Withdrawal Timeline
- Zoloft (Sertraline) Withdrawal Timeline
- Zyn and Nicotine Pouch Withdrawal Timeline
- Zyprexa (Olanzapine) Withdrawal
- Zyrtec or Xyzal Itching After Stopping (Cetirizine/Levocetirizine)
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