# Withdrawal Timelines

> How long withdrawal lasts and what to expect, day by day


## Posts

- [Opioid Withdrawal Timeline: Short-Acting vs Long-Acting](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/opioid-withdrawal-timeline/): Short-acting opioid withdrawal starts 8 to 24 hours after last use and lasts about 7 to 10 days. Long-acting opioids start later and last 14 days or more.
- [Klonopin Withdrawal Timeline](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/klonopin-withdrawal-timeline/): Klonopin (clonazepam) is long-acting, so withdrawal can start later than with Xanax but still be dangerous. The timeline and why a slow taper matters.
- [Xanax Withdrawal Timeline](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/xanax-withdrawal-timeline/): Xanax (alprazolam) is shorter-acting than many benzos, so withdrawal can start sooner, even between doses. Stopping suddenly can be life-threatening.
- [Is Alcohol Withdrawal Dangerous? Seizures, DTs and When to Get Help](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/is-alcohol-withdrawal-dangerous/): Yes. Untreated alcohol withdrawal can progress to seizures, delirium tremens and death. Who is most at risk, when the danger window is, when to get help.
- [Alcohol Withdrawal Day 3: What's Normal and What's an Emergency](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/alcohol-withdrawal-day-3/): Day 3 (48 to 72 hours) is when delirium tremens, the most dangerous stage of alcohol withdrawal, usually starts. Here's what's expected and which signs mean call 911.
- [Kratom and 7-OH Withdrawal Timeline](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/kratom-7-oh-withdrawal-timeline/): Concentrated 7-OH kratom products act on opioid receptors and can cause opioid-like withdrawal. No clinical timeline yet; one case report describes withdrawal about 48 hours after the last dose.
- [Zoloft (Sertraline) Withdrawal Timeline](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/zoloft-sertraline-withdrawal-timeline/): Zoloft (sertraline) discontinuation symptoms usually start within a few days of stopping and usually go away within 2 weeks, though some people have them for 2 to 3 months or more. Don't stop without your doctor.
- [Benzo Withdrawal Timeline: Short- vs Long-Acting](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/benzo-withdrawal-timeline/): Stopping benzos suddenly can cause seizures and can be life-threatening. Symptoms can begin within a day for short-acting benzos or up to 3 weeks for long-acting ones, and some people have protracted withdrawal.
- [Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: Hour by Hour, Day by Day](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/alcohol-withdrawal-timeline/): Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening. Symptoms can start 6 to 12 hours after the last drink and peak at 24 to 72 hours; DTs can begin at 48 to 72.
- [Sugar Withdrawal Timeline: What Really Happens](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/sugar-withdrawal-timeline/): In the only real study of sugary-drink withdrawal, cravings and headaches were worst on days 1 and 2 of quitting. Here's what's known, and what isn't.
- [Weed Withdrawal Timeline (Including Heavy Users)](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/weed-withdrawal-timeline/): Weed withdrawal usually starts in 1 to 3 days, peaks around days 2 to 6, and most symptoms ease within 4 to 14 days. Sleep problems can last longer.
- [Zyn and Nicotine Pouch Withdrawal Timeline](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/zyn-nicotine-pouch-withdrawal-timeline/): Quitting Zyn or other nicotine pouches means nicotine withdrawal: it usually starts in 1 to 2 days, peaks in the first week and fades over 2 to 4 weeks.
- [Vape Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect When You Quit Vaping](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/vape-withdrawal-timeline/): Vape withdrawal is nicotine withdrawal. The worst usually lasts a few days to a couple of weeks, and most symptoms fade within 2 to 4 weeks.
- [Nicotine Withdrawal Timeline: Day by Day and Week by Week](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/nicotine-withdrawal-timeline/): Nicotine withdrawal starts within 1 to 2 days of quitting, is strongest in the first week and mostly fades in 2 to 4 weeks. Cravings can last longer.
- [Caffeine Withdrawal Timeline: Day by Day](http://withdrawaltimelines.com/caffeine-withdrawal-timeline/): Caffeine withdrawal usually starts 12 to 24 hours after your last dose, peaks around days 1 to 2 and is over in 2 to 9 days. What to expect, day by day.
- [Cigarette vs Vape Withdrawal: Is Quitting Different?](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/cigarettes-vs-vaping-withdrawal/): Quitting vapes and cigarettes causes the same nicotine withdrawal: it starts within 1 to 2 days, peaks in the first week and mostly fades in 2 to 4 weeks. A side-by-side look, plus free help.
- [Alcohol vs Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: How They Compare](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/alcohol-vs-benzo-withdrawal/): Alcohol and benzo withdrawal look alike and both can be fatal, but alcohol withdrawal moves in hours and days while benzo withdrawal often stretches over weeks. A side-by-side safety comparison.
- [Lexapro vs Zoloft Withdrawal: Timelines Compared](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/lexapro-vs-zoloft-withdrawal/): Lexapro and Zoloft withdrawal timelines look broadly similar: symptoms usually start within days and are most noticeable in the first 1 to 2 weeks. A side-by-side look, and what the evidence does and does not say.
- [Xanax vs Klonopin Withdrawal: Timelines Compared](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/xanax-vs-klonopin-withdrawal/): Xanax withdrawal can start within a day; Klonopin withdrawal often starts days later. Both can be life-threatening if stopped suddenly. A side-by-side look at timing, symptoms and risks.
- [Alcohol Withdrawal Day by Day: Days 1 to 7](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/alcohol-withdrawal-day-by-day/): What alcohol withdrawal looks like on each of days 1 to 7: early symptoms from 6 hours, seizure risk in the first 2 days, and delirium tremens usually from day 2 to 4, peaking around day 5. Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening.
- [Nicotine Withdrawal Day by Day: Days 1 to 10](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/nicotine-withdrawal-day-by-day/): What to expect on each of the first 10 days after quitting nicotine: symptoms start within 4 to 24 hours, peak on days 2 to 3, then ease a little each day. Here's the day-by-day picture from Cleveland Clinic, Smokefree.gov and the NHS.
- [Medication Overuse (Rebound) Headache: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen and More](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/medication-overuse-headache/): Taking painkillers or triptans for headaches on too many days a month can cause medication overuse (rebound) headache. It's treated by stopping the overused medicine, and headaches usually get worse before they get better. Here's what NICE and the ICHD-3 say.
- [Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW): What's Known](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/topical-steroid-withdrawal/): Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW, 'red skin syndrome') is a rare reaction after long-term use of steroid creams: burning, spreading redness and peeling that can take many months to settle. Here's what UK regulators and dermatologists say.
- [Protracted Withdrawal: When Symptoms Last Months](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/protracted-withdrawal/): Protracted withdrawal is when withdrawal-type symptoms last, or appear, well beyond the usual acute window, sometimes for months. Here's what SAMHSA, the FDA and NICE say about alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids and antidepressants.
- [Antidepressant (SSRI/SNRI) Withdrawal: The Complete Guide](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/antidepressant-withdrawal/): Stopping an SSRI or SNRI can cause dizziness, 'brain zaps', anxiety, sleep problems and flu-like feelings. For most people it starts within a few days and settles in 1 to 2 weeks, but for some it lasts months. Here's what the guidelines say.
- [Precipitated Withdrawal: Suboxone, Naloxone and Kratom/7-OH](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/precipitated-withdrawal/): Precipitated withdrawal is sudden, intense opioid withdrawal triggered by buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone or naloxone. It usually starts within 1 to 2 hours and often settles over 6 to 24 hours. Here's what's known.
- [Zyrtec or Xyzal Itching After Stopping (Cetirizine/Levocetirizine)](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/zyrtec-xyzal-itching-after-stopping/): The FDA warns that stopping Zyrtec (cetirizine) or Xyzal (levocetirizine) after months or years of daily use can, rarely, cause severe itching. It usually starts within 1 to 5 days. Here's what's known.
- [Kava Withdrawal: What the Research Says](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/kava-withdrawal/): Kava rarely causes withdrawal at normal doses, but recent case reports describe severe withdrawal after heavy use, often with kratom. Here's what the research says and when to get help.
- [Nicotine Patch: Stepping Down and Stopping](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/nicotine-patch-stepping-down-stopping/): The nicotine patch is built to be stepped down: 21 mg, 14 mg, then 7 mg over about 10 weeks. Here's what stepping down and stopping feels like, and how long withdrawal lasts.
- [Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine): Is There Withdrawal?](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/flexeril-cyclobenzaprine-withdrawal/): Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) rarely causes withdrawal. Its FDA label says stopping after prolonged use may cause nausea, headache and malaise. Here's what to expect and when to call a doctor.
- [Nucynta (Tapentadol) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/nucynta-tapentadol-withdrawal-timeline/): Nucynta (tapentadol) is an opioid. Its FDA label warns that stopping suddenly has caused serious withdrawal, uncontrolled pain and suicide. Here's the likely timeline and how to stop safely.
- [Halcion (Triazolam) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/halcion-triazolam-withdrawal-timeline/): Halcion (triazolam) is a very short-acting benzodiazepine sleeping pill. Its FDA label warns that stopping suddenly after continued use can cause life-threatening withdrawal, including seizures. Here's the timeline.
- [Diet Soda and Artificial Sweetener Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/diet-soda-artificial-sweetener-withdrawal/): Quitting diet soda can cause headaches and tiredness, but that's usually the caffeine, not the sweetener. We found no studies on artificial sweetener withdrawal. Here's what to expect.
- [Psilocybin: Is There Withdrawal?](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/psilocybin-mushroom-withdrawal/): NIDA says limited research suggests psilocybin doesn't typically lead to addiction, and there's no recognized withdrawal syndrome. Tolerance can build quickly. Here's the honest answer.
- [Hormonal Birth Control: What Happens When You Stop](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/stopping-birth-control-pill/): Stopping the pill isn't withdrawal. The NHS says fertility usually returns within about a month, and conditions the pill was treating, like heavy or irregular periods or acne, may come back.
- [Pre-Workout and Caffeine Pill Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/pre-workout-caffeine-pill-withdrawal/): Pre-workout powders and caffeine pills can pack a lot of caffeine. Stopping can cause the usual caffeine withdrawal: headache, tiredness and low mood for a few days. Here's the timeline and the safety limits.
- [Nicotine Gum and Lozenge Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/nicotine-gum-lozenge-withdrawal/): Nicotine gum and lozenges ease withdrawal from cigarettes, but coming off them can bring back cravings. The Nicorette label sets a 12-week program that gradually spaces out pieces. Here's what to expect.
- [Stopping Ozempic (Semaglutide): What Happens](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/stopping-ozempic-semaglutide/): Stopping Ozempic or Wegovy doesn't cause classic withdrawal, but appetite returns and most people regain weight. In one trial, people regained about two-thirds of their lost weight within a year.
- [Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) Sleep Aid Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/benadryl-diphenhydramine-sleep-aid-withdrawal/): Diphenhydramine is the antihistamine in many over-the-counter sleep aids. We found no withdrawal syndrome described in official sources, but your original sleep problem may return after stopping nightly use.
- [Alcohol Withdrawal After a Binge Weekend](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/alcohol-withdrawal-after-binge-drinking/): After one heavy weekend, most people have a hangover, not withdrawal. But if you drink heavily most days, stopping can be dangerous. Here's how to tell the difference and when to get help.
- [Strattera (Atomoxetine) Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/strattera-atomoxetine-withdrawal/): Strattera (atomoxetine) is a non-stimulant ADHD medicine. Its FDA label says there was no evidence of a withdrawal syndrome or symptom rebound after stopping. Here's what to expect.
- [Buspirone (Buspar): Is There Withdrawal?](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/buspirone-buspar-withdrawal/): Buspirone (Buspar) is an anxiety medicine that isn't a benzodiazepine. Its label doesn't describe a withdrawal syndrome, but it won't prevent benzo withdrawal. Here's the honest answer.
- [Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/pristiq-desvenlafaxine-withdrawal-timeline/): Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) withdrawal can cause dizziness, nausea, 'brain zaps', irritability and poor sleep. The FDA label recommends a gradual dose reduction. Here's the timeline.
- [Keppra (Levetiracetam) Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/keppra-levetiracetam-withdrawal/): Keppra (levetiracetam) is an antiseizure medicine. Its FDA label says to avoid stopping it abruptly because of the risk of more frequent seizures and status epilepticus. Here's what to know.
- [Topamax (Topiramate) Withdrawal: Why to Taper](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/topamax-topiramate-withdrawal/): Topamax (topiramate) is an antiseizure medicine also used to prevent migraine. Its FDA label says to withdraw it gradually because stopping quickly can trigger seizures, even in people without epilepsy.
- [Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/dilaudid-hydromorphone-withdrawal-timeline/): Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is a short-acting opioid. Stopping suddenly can cause serious withdrawal, and the FDA label warns against rapid tapers. Here's the timeline and how to stop safely.
- [Restoril (Temazepam) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/restoril-temazepam-withdrawal-timeline/): Restoril (temazepam) is a benzodiazepine sleeping pill. Its FDA label warns that stopping suddenly after continued use can cause life-threatening withdrawal, including seizures. Here's the timeline.
- [Melatonin: Is There Withdrawal When You Stop?](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/melatonin-withdrawal/): Melatonin isn't known to cause addiction or classic withdrawal, but long-term safety data is limited. Here's what NHS and NIH sources say about stopping.
- [Social Media and Phone Detox: What the Research Says](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/social-media-phone-detox/): Is there social media withdrawal? A 2020 review found few solid studies, but short breaks show promise. Here's what the research does and doesn't show.
- [Junk Food Withdrawal: What the Research Says](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/junk-food-withdrawal/): Can you get withdrawal from junk food? Early research suggests some people feel irritable or crave food when cutting back, worst around days 2 to 5. Here's what's known.
- [Nasal Spray (Afrin) Rebound Congestion Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/afrin-nasal-spray-rebound-congestion/): Using a decongestant nasal spray like Afrin for more than 3 days can cause rebound congestion. Here's what the label says and what stopping is like.
- [PPI (Omeprazole) Rebound Acid When You Stop](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/ppi-omeprazole-rebound-acid/): Stopping a PPI like omeprazole can cause rebound heartburn for a few weeks. In one trial, 44% of healthy volunteers had acid symptoms after stopping. Here's the timeline.
- [Gaming Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/gaming-withdrawal/): Gaming disorder is in the WHO's ICD-11, but research on withdrawal from gaming is limited. Here's what the evidence says and how to cut back.
- [Gambling Withdrawal Symptoms](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/gambling-withdrawal-symptoms/): Gambling disorder is a recognized diagnosis, and restlessness or irritability when trying to stop is one of its signs. Here's what the research says and where to get help.
- [Porn Withdrawal: What the Research Says](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/porn-withdrawal/): Is porn withdrawal real? A 2020 systematic review found very few studies on quitting porn. Here's what the research does and doesn't show, and how to get support.
- [Cigar Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/cigar-withdrawal/): Cigars contain nicotine, and NCI says high levels can be absorbed through the mouth even without inhaling, so quitting can cause nicotine withdrawal. Here's the timeline.
- [Chewing Tobacco and Dip Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/chewing-tobacco-dip-withdrawal-timeline/): Quitting dip or chew causes nicotine withdrawal: cravings, irritability and trouble concentrating, peaking in the first week and fading over 2 to 4 weeks. Here's the timeline.
- [Delta-8 and THC Vape Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/delta-8-thc-vape-withdrawal/): There's little research on delta-8 withdrawal specifically, but frequent THC use can cause cannabis withdrawal: irritability, poor sleep and low appetite. Here's what's known.
- [Anabolic Steroid Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/anabolic-steroid-withdrawal/): Stopping anabolic steroids can cause fatigue, restlessness, low appetite, insomnia, reduced sex drive, cravings and depression. Here's what NIDA says.
- [Inhalant Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/inhalant-withdrawal/): Regular inhalant use can lead to withdrawal, including nausea, sweating, trouble sleeping, irritability and cravings. Inhalants can also kill on first use. Here's what's known.
- [Nitrous Oxide Withdrawal and Risks](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/nitrous-oxide-withdrawal/): There's little research on nitrous oxide withdrawal, but the bigger issue is damage: the FDA warns regular use can cause nerve, spinal cord and brain damage. Here's what to know when stopping.
- [Ketamine Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/ketamine-withdrawal/): Ketamine withdrawal has been reported after frequent, heavy use. Prescribed esketamine (Spravato) showed no withdrawal symptoms in trials. Here's what's known.
- [MDMA Comedown and Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/mdma-comedown-withdrawal/): What's the difference between an MDMA comedown and withdrawal? NIDA says regular users may have poor sleep, low mood, anxiety and memory problems. Here's what's known.
- [Modafinil Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/modafinil-withdrawal/): Modafinil (Provigil) doesn't appear to cause much withdrawal. Its label reports no withdrawal symptoms in 14 days of observation, though sleepiness returned. Here's the detail.
- [Concerta Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/concerta-withdrawal-timeline/): Concerta is extended-release methylphenidate. Stopping after long use can cause low mood, fatigue, vivid dreams and increased appetite. Here's the timeline.
- [Ritalin (Methylphenidate) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/ritalin-methylphenidate-withdrawal-timeline/): Stopping Ritalin (methylphenidate) after long use can cause low mood, fatigue, vivid dreams and sleep changes. Here's the timeline and how to stop safely.
- [Hydroxyzine: Is There Withdrawal?](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/hydroxyzine-withdrawal/): Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used for anxiety and itching. It isn't a benzodiazepine, and we found no withdrawal syndrome described in its label. Here's the honest answer.
- [Lunesta (Eszopiclone) Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/lunesta-eszopiclone-withdrawal/): Lunesta (eszopiclone) trials found no serious withdrawal syndrome, but some people sleep worse for a night after stopping. Here's what the label and NHS say.
- [Ambien (Zolpidem) Withdrawal and Rebound Insomnia](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/ambien-zolpidem-withdrawal/): Ambien (zolpidem) can cause withdrawal after longer use, from poor sleep to, rarely, convulsions. In trials, withdrawal-type symptoms appeared within 48 hours. Here's the timeline.
- [Trazodone Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/trazodone-withdrawal-timeline/): Trazodone is widely used for sleep. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms, including insomnia. Here's the timeline and how to stop gradually.
- [Zyprexa (Olanzapine) Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/zyprexa-olanzapine-withdrawal/): Stopping Zyprexa (olanzapine) suddenly can cause nausea, sweating and trouble sleeping, and symptoms of your condition may come back. Here's what the NHS says.
- [Abilify (Aripiprazole) Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/abilify-aripiprazole-withdrawal/): Abilify (aripiprazole) isn't addictive, and its label doesn't describe a withdrawal syndrome, but stopping too quickly can bring symptoms back. Here's what the NHS says.
- [Seroquel (Quetiapine) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/seroquel-quetiapine-withdrawal-timeline/): Stopping Seroquel (quetiapine) suddenly can cause insomnia, nausea and vomiting. The FDA label reports discontinuation symptoms in 12.1% of people in some trials. Here's the timeline.
- [Trintellix (Vortioxetine) Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/trintellix-vortioxetine-withdrawal/): Trintellix (vortioxetine) has a long half-life of about 66 hours. Its label says it can be stopped abruptly, but notes headache and muscle tension at higher doses. Here's the detail.
- [Wellbutrin (Bupropion) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/wellbutrin-bupropion-withdrawal/): Wellbutrin (bupropion) works differently from SSRIs, and its FDA label doesn't describe a discontinuation syndrome. Here's what's known, and what isn't, about stopping it.
- [Prozac (Fluoxetine) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/prozac-fluoxetine-withdrawal-timeline/): Prozac (fluoxetine) leaves the body slowly, so withdrawal symptoms can start days or even weeks after stopping. Here's the timeline.
- [Paxil (Paroxetine) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/paxil-paroxetine-withdrawal-timeline/): Paxil (paroxetine) is among the antidepressants RCPsych rates as having the highest potential risk of withdrawal symptoms, such as dizziness, brain zaps, nausea and mood swings. Here's the timeline and why a slow taper matters.
- [Remeron (Mirtazapine) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/remeron-mirtazapine-withdrawal-timeline/): Remeron (mirtazapine) withdrawal can cause dizziness, abnormal dreams, anxiety, nausea and poor sleep. Here's the timeline and how to stop.
- [Celexa (Citalopram) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/celexa-citalopram-withdrawal-timeline/): Celexa (citalopram) withdrawal can cause dizziness, brain zaps, nausea and irritability, usually starting within days of a missed dose or reduction. Here's the timeline.
- [Phenibut Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/phenibut-withdrawal-timeline/): Phenibut is an unregulated supplement sold online. The CDC says withdrawal can include anxiety, agitation and acute psychosis. Evidence on timing is thin. Here's what's known.
- [Codeine Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/codeine-withdrawal-timeline/): Codeine withdrawal follows the short-acting opioid pattern, usually lasting about 7 to 10 days. The NHS says stopping suddenly can cause agitation or anxiety.
- [Morphine Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/morphine-withdrawal-timeline/): Morphine withdrawal usually starts 8 to 24 hours after the last dose of immediate-release morphine and fades over about 7 to 10 days. Extended-release forms may start later.
- [Lithium: What Happens When You Stop](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/stopping-lithium/): Lithium isn't known for classic withdrawal, but stopping suddenly can bring mood symptoms back quickly. The NHS says it must be reduced gradually over weeks or months.
- [Lamotrigine Withdrawal: Why to Taper](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/lamotrigine-withdrawal/): Lamotrigine shouldn't be stopped suddenly because of the risk of seizures, even in people taking it for bipolar disorder. Here's what the FDA label says.
- [Beta-Blocker Withdrawal (Propranolol, Metoprolol)](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/beta-blocker-withdrawal-propranolol-metoprolol/): Stopping a beta-blocker like propranolol or metoprolol suddenly can worsen angina and, in some cases, trigger a heart attack. Here's what the labels say and why to reduce gradually.
- [Clonidine Withdrawal: Rebound Blood Pressure](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/clonidine-withdrawal/): Stopping clonidine suddenly can cause a dangerous rebound rise in blood pressure, with nervousness, agitation, headache and tremor. Here's why it must be reduced gradually.
- [Valium (Diazepam) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/valium-diazepam-withdrawal-timeline/): Valium (diazepam) is long-acting, with an active metabolite that lasts up to 100 hours, so withdrawal can start days after stopping. It can still be life-threatening. Here's the timeline.
- [Cymbalta (Duloxetine) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/cymbalta-duloxetine-withdrawal-timeline/): Cymbalta (duloxetine) withdrawal can cause dizziness, nausea, headache, brain zaps and irritability, even with a taper. Here's the timeline and how to stop more comfortably.
- [Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) Explained](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/paws-post-acute-withdrawal-syndrome/): PAWS (post-acute withdrawal syndrome) is the anxiety, poor sleep, low mood and cravings that can linger for weeks or months after acute withdrawal ends.
- [Tianeptine Withdrawal: The 'Gas Station Heroin' Problem](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/tianeptine-withdrawal/): Tianeptine, sold at gas stations as 'Neptune's Fix' or 'Zaza', acts on opioid receptors. Stopping after regular use can cause opioid-like withdrawal. Here's what the FDA says.
- [Percocet Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/percocet-withdrawal-timeline/): Percocet contains oxycodone, so withdrawal follows the short-acting opioid pattern: onset in 8 to 24 hours, peak in days 1 to 3, easing over 7 to 10 days. Counterfeit 'percs' can contain fentanyl.
- [Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/hydrocodone-vicodin-withdrawal-timeline/): Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco) withdrawal usually starts 8 to 24 hours after the last dose and fades over 7 to 10 days. Here's the timeline and how to stop safely.
- [Heroin Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/heroin-withdrawal-timeline/): Heroin withdrawal usually starts within 8 to 24 hours of the last use, peaks in days 1 to 3 and eases over 7 to 10 days. The biggest risk is overdose afterwards. Here's the timeline.
- [Oxycodone Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/oxycodone-withdrawal-timeline/): Oxycodone withdrawal usually starts 8 to 24 hours after the last dose, peaks in days 1 to 3 and eases over 7 to 10 days. The timeline and how to stop safely.
- [Pregabalin (Lyrica) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/lyrica-pregabalin-withdrawal-timeline/): Stopping Lyrica (pregabalin) suddenly can cause insomnia, nausea, headache, anxiety and sweating, and seizures in people with epilepsy. Here's what the label and NHS say.
- [Ativan (Lorazepam) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/ativan-lorazepam-withdrawal-timeline/): Ativan (lorazepam) has a half-life of about 12 hours, so withdrawal can start within a day or two. The FDA label warns stopping suddenly can be life-threatening. Here's the timeline.
- [GHB Withdrawal: Why It Needs Medical Care](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/ghb-withdrawal/): GHB has a very short half-life, so withdrawal can start quickly in people who use it often. Severe withdrawal can include delirium and hallucinations and needs medical care.
- [Soma (Carisoprodol) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/soma-carisoprodol-withdrawal-timeline/): Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant that can cause withdrawal after prolonged use, including tremors, hallucinations and psychosis. Here's what the FDA label says.
- [Fioricet (Butalbital) and Barbiturate Withdrawal](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/butalbital-fioricet-barbiturate-withdrawal/): Butalbital, the barbiturate in Fioricet, can cause serious withdrawal if you've taken it regularly. The FDA label says convulsions and delirium can start within 16 hours. Here's the timeline.
- [Baclofen Withdrawal: Why Stopping Suddenly Is Dangerous](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/baclofen-withdrawal/): Baclofen is a muscle relaxant you should never stop suddenly. Abrupt withdrawal can cause hallucinations and seizures, and a baclofen pump interruption is an emergency. Here's what to know.
- [Prednisone Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/prednisone-withdrawal-timeline/): Stopping prednisone too fast can cause steroid withdrawal (aches, fatigue) and adrenal insufficiency, which can persist for up to 12 months. Here's the timeline and why tapering matters.
- [Gabapentin Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/gabapentin-withdrawal-timeline/): Gabapentin withdrawal usually starts within 48 hours of stopping, and stopping suddenly may raise seizure risk. Symptoms, the FDA label and why to taper.
- [Brain Zaps: Why They Happen and How Long They Last](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/brain-zaps/): Brain zaps are brief electric-shock sensations that can happen when reducing or stopping antidepressants. Here's what's known about why, how long they last, and what helps.
- [Effexor (Venlafaxine) Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/effexor-venlafaxine-withdrawal-timeline/): Venlafaxine (Effexor) has a short half-life, so withdrawal can start quickly, even after a missed dose. Here's the timeline, symptoms from the FDA label, and why tapering matters.
- [Lexapro Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/lexapro-withdrawal-timeline/): Lexapro (escitalopram) withdrawal usually starts within a few days of stopping or cutting down and often eases over weeks, but can last longer for some.
- [Meth Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/meth-withdrawal-timeline/): Meth withdrawal peaks within the first 1 to 3 days, the acute phase lasts about 7 to 10 days, and low mood, anxiety and cravings can last months. Here's the timeline.
- [Cocaine Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/cocaine-withdrawal-timeline/): Cocaine withdrawal starts with a crash almost right away, then low mood, fatigue and cravings that fade over weeks. Cravings and depression can last months after heavy use.
- [Vyvanse Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/vyvanse-withdrawal-timeline/): Vyvanse withdrawal can cause low mood, fatigue, vivid dreams and increased appetite. Here's what the FDA label says, a rough timeline, and when to get help.
- [Adderall Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/adderall-withdrawal-timeline/): Adderall withdrawal can bring a crash of low mood, fatigue, vivid dreams and more appetite. What the FDA label says, a rough timeline and when to get help.
- [Energy Drink Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/energy-drink-withdrawal-timeline/): Quitting energy drinks mostly means caffeine withdrawal: symptoms start 12 to 24 hours after your last can, peak around days 1 to 2 and fade within 2 to 9 days.
- [How Long Does a Caffeine Withdrawal Headache Last?](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/caffeine-withdrawal-headache/): A caffeine withdrawal headache usually starts 12 to 24 hours after your last caffeine, is worst on days 1 to 2 and fades in 2 to 9 days. How to ease it.
- [Methadone Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/methadone-withdrawal-timeline/): Methadone is long-acting, so withdrawal starts later (often around 30 to 36 hours) and lasts longer, often 2 weeks or more. Here's the timeline and why stopping needs a plan.
- [Tramadol Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/tramadol-withdrawal-timeline/): Tramadol is an opioid with a half-life of about 6 hours, so withdrawal tends to follow the short-acting opioid pattern. Here's what the FDA label says and why tapering matters.
- [Suboxone Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/suboxone-withdrawal-timeline/): Suboxone (buprenorphine) withdrawal is typically milder than withdrawal from full opioids but can start later and last longer. What the FDA and SAMHSA say.
- [Fentanyl Withdrawal Timeline](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/fentanyl-withdrawal-timeline/): There's no fentanyl-specific timeline; the general short-acting opioid pattern suggests withdrawal starts within a day and peaks in days 1 to 3. What's known, and where research is still limited.

## Pages

- [Free withdrawal tools](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/tools/): Free, private tools: withdrawal calculator, quit tracker, self-checks and a printable symptom log. Everything runs in your browser and there are no ads.
- [Delete your account](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/delete-your-account/): How to delete your Withdrawal Timelines forum account, what gets deleted, and how to remove data stored on your device.
- [Printable Daily Symptom Log](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/symptom-log/): A free printable daily symptom log for withdrawal: sleep, mood, cravings, symptoms from the timeline's sources, red flags and questions for your clinician. Nothing is collected.
- [Nicotine Dependence Self-Check (Fagerström Test)](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/self-check/nicotine-fagerstrom/): The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence: 6 questions for people who smoke, scored privately on your device, plus free quitline help.
- [Cannabis Self-Check (CUDIT-R)](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/self-check/cannabis-cudit-r/): The CUDIT-R: a free 8-question cannabis use screening test, scored privately on your device, with what your score means and where to get help.
- [Quick Alcohol Check (AUDIT-C)](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/self-check/alcohol-audit-c/): The 3-question AUDIT-C alcohol screen, scored privately on your device, with the usual cut-offs and where to get help.
- [Alcohol Self-Check (AUDIT)](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/self-check/alcohol-audit/): The WHO AUDIT: a free 10-question alcohol screening test, scored privately on your device, with what your score means and where to get help.
- [Self-Check Quizzes](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/self-check/): Free, private screening questionnaires for alcohol (AUDIT, AUDIT-C), cannabis (CUDIT-R) and nicotine (Fagerström). Scored on your device; nothing is sent or saved.
- [Quit Tracker](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/quit-tracker/): Track days since you stopped caffeine, nicotine, alcohol or a medicine, with source-based phases, milestones and money saved. Saved only in your browser.
- [Withdrawal Timeline Calculator](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/withdrawal-calculator/): Free withdrawal timeline calculator: add caffeine, nicotine, sugar, alcohol, medications and more, enter when you stopped, and see an estimated combined timeline with sourced tips. Private: runs in your browser.
- [About Joseph, the editor](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/about-the-editor/): Joseph founded and publishes Withdrawal Timelines. He isn't a clinician. Articles are AI-drafted from cited primary sources and not yet medically reviewed.
- [Support Withdrawal Timelines](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/support/): Withdrawal Timelines is free to read. If a timeline helped you, you can chip in toward research, moderation and hosting. One-time, not tax-deductible.
- [Affiliate Disclosure](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/affiliate-disclosure/): Withdrawal Timelines is free to read. This page explains, in plain English, how the site is paid for and the rules we follow.
- [Community Forum](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/forum/): The Withdrawal Timelines community forum: share how your quit or taper is going, compare notes on each day and celebrate milestones with people who get it.
- [Community Guidelines](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/community-guidelines/): The Withdrawal Timelines forum is a peer-support space for people quitting or tapering anything, from caffeine and sugar to nicotine, cannabis, alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines and prescription medications.
- [All Withdrawal Timelines](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/all-timelines/): Every withdrawal timeline on the site, grouped by category in one phase-by-phase format, with the ones that need medical supervision clearly marked.
- [Dangerous Withdrawals: When You Need Medical Help](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/dangerous-withdrawals/): Alcohol, benzodiazepine and barbiturate withdrawal can cause seizures and can be fatal. See which withdrawals are dangerous and when to get medical help.
- [Get Help Now](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/get-help/): Need help with withdrawal now? Call 911 in an emergency, SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for free, confidential referrals, or call or text 988 in a crisis.
- [How We Research and Review](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/how-we-review/): How our articles are made: researched from cited primary sources, drafted with AI assistance, given clear warnings and not yet medically reviewed.
- [Medical Disclaimer](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/medical-disclaimer/): Need help now? SAMHSA's National Helpline is free, confidential and open 24/7 in English and Spanish: 1-800-662-4357.
- [About](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/about/): Why Withdrawal Timelines exists, how each phase-by-phase timeline is built from cited sources, and what we are not: doctors or a source of medical advice.
- [Home](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/): Day-by-day withdrawal timelines for caffeine, nicotine, vapes, weed, sugar, alcohol and prescription drugs, phase by phase, with warning signs and sources.
- [Contact](https://withdrawaltimelines.com/contact/): Need help now? SAMHSA's National Helpline is free, confidential and open 24/7 in English and Spanish: 1-800-662-4357.
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