- Rapidly Losing Hope... 17th February 2008
... the best choice for my pain. My doctor started me on oxycontin . I was scared to death to take it, but I did. I have ... afraid of asking your doctor about the patch or the oxycontin IR. Hang in there!!!!
georgi...
- how long take wean off lyrica 6th February 2008
... had surgery two years ago (discectomy) and was on Oxycontin for the pain, and finally was able to get off of it...
- New symptoms of PN 29th November 2007
... neuropathy, in addition to the de-myelination. I am on 20mg oxycontin 2 x day, plus I have available 2 10mg short acting...
- Footwear Recommendations - Help!!!!! 12th April 2007
... everyone is different and every case is different. I take oxycontin and Norco right now, neither one stops the pain but...
- information about lyrica 11th March 2007
... at one time. Im also on 400 mg of topamax 80 mg of oxycontin and 60mg of cymbalta i've had neuropathy for 4yrs...
- Anybody Taking Topamax? 8th March 2007
... 400mg of Topamax along with 300mg of Lyrica 80mg of Oxycontin 60mg of Cymbalta with not much relief from my neuropathy...
- New to the boards 23rd September 2006
... have spinal nerve pain. The doc has me on Lyrica and Oxycontin , as well as EffexorXR, and I am very depressed with...
... usual dose for nerve pain........
You are taking oxycontin which is pretty strong but maybe you are having a...
- Burning/on fire feeling... 17th September 2006
... packs. It gives me temporary relief, plus the pain med oxycontin . Nothing else has worked for me, and to be quite honest...
- Diagnosed with Foot Neuropathy Today! 22nd August 2006
... multitude of meds today. So now I can add that to Oxycontin , Zonegran, Celabrex, Lexapro, and also Vicodin which...
- How many take narcotics for pain? 27th July 2006
... Hello,
I also take narcotics for pain control. Oxycontin 40mg 2 X day with oxycodone 30mg up to five a day ... and they will not pay for three a day dosing on the oxycontin and they only cover the generic which in my case happens...
... depressed...mine do. Pain control is great...I refused the oxycontin and take the oxycodone...I am sorry about your MD...
... I am on Oxycontin as well as Lyrica...I find they ease the pain somewhat...
- OMG Do my Feet Hurt 21st July 2006
... is stabbing me
Thank the lord I have pain meds ( Oxycontin & Oxycodone) but there are times when they just don...
... contain various dosages of oxy.i doubt it is actual oxycontin tho only because I do not think they actually make ... that.
but even getting onto like a 40mg form of oxycontin would still allow much longer pain relief and not...
- I need neuropathy support, am I being a big baby or do you feel this too? 21st April 2006
... side effects so I had to stop. But for pain I have oxycontin , endocet for break through pain. maybe you can talk...
- New to this board looking for help 13th March 2006
... them.I tried neurontin,was allergic.For pain I use oxycontin and vicodonand for muscle cramps I use zanaflex and...
- Anyone Taking cymbalta for nerve pain? 12th March 2006
... 120 if I need to.
I also take nuerontin 600 mgs and oxycontin 20 mgs 3 times a day....
- Nothing Works 30th January 2006
... medications before I got some relief. At this time I take OxyContin 40 mg three times a day. I have been doing really...
- Any relief for nerve damage? 30th November 2005
... pump.
They use Lyrica, Cymbalta, Amitryptiline, Oxycontin , Methadone is what I use its good for neuropathic...
- How do you know if you have auto-immune disease? 25th September 2005
... not the cause. They sent me home on alot of meds, oxycontin etc. I was out of work for 4 months, just to get...
- Regulating Body Temp 16th June 2005
... mention his attitude isnt the best.He is currently on oxycontin , loratab, and a muscle relaxer..They r wanting to...
- Trigeminal Neuralgia 6th February 2005
... long time. I have had TN for 12 yrs and i've been on oxycontin and oxyir for a very long time.
Been on pain meds...
- Pain Management 12th January 2005
... Have you considered trying any long acting meds like oxycontin or ms contin?these would give you much better long ... doc.He is able to maintain the higher doses of the oxycontin and oxy IR(for breakthrough pain)that I need just...
... of water. That's essential.
I won't even TOUCH oxycontin . I was once horribly addicted to it and I'll NEVER...
- Phantom tooth pain / Central pain 10th January 2005
... tried various antidepressants, anti-seizure meds, oxycontin , duragesic patches, acupuncture and homeopathic remedies...
... should mention. Are you on narcotic pain medications ( oxycontin , duragesic, etc.)? I don't know why, but those medications...
- opiods 8th May 2004
... duragesic patch but am only up to two while weaning off oxycontin ....
- drug induced depression 4th April 2004
... (ie Neurontin, tegretol, lamactil). I am also on oxycontin . So far, I have had no success, but the one thing ... slide into deep depression. I don't think it's the oxycontin , because in between trying the different anti-seizure ... meds I go for several weeks on oxycontin alone, and do not feel the same depression. Has anyone...
- Neurontin 11th March 2004
... Tuesday and will tell him I want off that and the oxycontin he has me on 2 x daily. I am better off with 800mg...
- body jerking 11th March 2004
... Does anyone else on Oxycontin have trouble with their body jerking when lying down ... over. It's very annoying. Is that because of the Oxycontin ?...
... experience body jerking also, but I am not taking Oxycontin . My neurologist told me that body jerking is one of ... the symptoms of Nueropathy.
Does anyone else on Oxycontin have trouble with their body jerking when lying down ... over. It's very annoying. Is that because of the Oxycontin ?...
- Methadone 10th March 2004
... anyone tried Methadone for pain. I'm currently using oxycontin (2 x 40 mg and 1 20mg daily). It's not helping alot...
... anyone tried Methadone for pain. I'm currently using oxycontin (2 x 40 mg and 1 20mg daily). It's not helping alot...
- nerve damage pain from gallbladder surgery 27th January 2004
... get deathly sick, a year ago
a doctor had me try oxycontin and i got really sick from it,
my body is just too...
- PM Appt Udate - March 21st March 2008
... interesting as always. They are going to keep me on oxycontin at least for the next 20 to 25 days. Apparently, ... Northern VA they are having a very difficult time keeping oxycontin in stock period. I got the last off the shelf and ... long acting meds.
I have been taking 60 mg. of oxycontin i.e. 20mg x 3 daily. I have still been experiencing ... although he did not increase the dosage mg wise for the oxycontin at least he is trying something different If this...
... reasoning for doing this considering the total of the oxycontin per day is still the same:) Anyway see how it does...
... If this does not work, he will either increase the oxycontin or change my long acting. He told me that he does...
... he is holding out for me and told me because of the oxycontin shortage we may be forced to change in two weeks. ... I like the fact that the oxycontin does not cause me side effects. I have had many life ... only pain meds I can take is vicodin, percocet, and oxycontin . I am scared of having another reaction. My last...
- anyone know of any new pain meds coming to the market soon? 21st March 2008
... don't see that much media around them as you do with Oxycontin .
Who know though. I guess we will only see. The...
... River. New River is also working on an abuse free Oxycontin product.
Ex...
... 3497273] New River is also working on an abuse free Oxycontin product.
yeah I would really like to see how they...
- Oxycontin Manufacturing Problems 21st March 2008
... that in Northern VA there is a problem with having oxycontin in stock. My doctor has told me that you need to...
- Questions about BT meds 19th March 2008
... the doctor would have given me either Roxicodone or Oxycontin , NO. I just really wanted to try out the Percocet...
- Happy Easter CPer's 18th March 2008
... for him to either switch me to methadone or raise my oxycontin . I hate pain and if it does not calm down soon my...
- Those who in FENTHANYL PATCH - need advice, please 18th March 2008
... change to something not as strong like MS Contin or Oxycontin . The downfall to fentanyl is that since it is the...
... change to something not as strong like MS Contin or Oxycontin .
Yes, apples to apples, Fent is much stronger, ... patients to or off of the patch. Patients on 10Mg of Oxycontin are converted to the 25Mcg patch and vice versa. ... instructions inside the box of the patches. Many find the Oxycontin more sedating because of the much higher level......
... They do make an extended release Oxycodone called Oxycontin . This is taken either twice per day or three times...
- Afraid of Pain Management - Afraid of the Meds 16th March 2008
... really hate PAIN! When I told my brother that I am on oxycontin he about flipped. He read me the whole thing about...
- Help Please /Important ?? About Refill 16th March 2008
... have seen many "control" drug issues. Any C-2 drug ( oxycontin , dialudid, morphine, methadone, concerta etc...) has...
... have seen many "control" drug issues. Any C-2 drug ( oxycontin , dialudid, morphine, methadone, concerta etc...) has...
... have seen many "control" drug issues. Any C-2 drug ( oxycontin , dialudid, morphine, methadone, concerta etc...) has...
- dihydrocodeine 16th March 2008
... and it did not take my pain away so we switched to oxycontin which did work for awhile but my doctor also gives...
- Does anyone know when.......... 16th March 2008
... bothersome), I have found they work much better than Oxycontin . OC just doesn't last the full 12 hours and even...
- Mild "buzz" on Percocet normal? 14th March 2008
... where I might have went from 5/500 Lortabs to 40mg Oxycontin . I am trying not to get mad but I felt like I was...
- Finally some relief - UPDATE 14th March 2008
... vicoprofen for pain. When my dr. switched me to LA oxycontin , I felt like what good could the ultram do now, wouldn...
... vicoprofen for pain. When my dr. switched me to LA oxycontin , I felt like what good could the ultram do now, wouldn...
- so unreal 14th March 2008
... stories surrounding methadone and cardiac issues, and OxyContin abuse, it isn't hard to ignore that there's a general ... Of course you've seen that so many are being denied OxyContin because in large part the way the abuse issue has...
- Physical Therapy making my pain worse! Won't see PM until Next Fri the 21st 14th March 2008
... its awful but thankfully my pain is managed with oxycontin 40mgs 3 times a day and 5ms of oxy IR B/T meds as...
- Pain Logs...Overall Pain Mgmt Thoughts and Questions 14th March 2008
... levels are ??
When my doctor raised me to 20 mg oxycontin 3 x daily and 3 10-325 percocet two months ago. ... months ago from 10-325 percocet 5 a day plus one 20 mg. oxycontin per day and I already am having increased pain levels...
... side of hardware
1st Month-- Felt Terrible
Oxycontin 20 mg. 1 time daily
Percocet 10-325 4 to 5 times ...
Month 2: -- Best Controlled Pain to Date.
Oxycontin 20 mg. 3 times daily
Perocet 10-325 mg. 1 to 3 times ... daily
Month 3: -- This Month -- Pain back up
Oxycontin 20 mg. 3 times daily
Perocet 10-325 mg. 1 time daily...
... 2 or 3 percocet I would be okay or if he upped the oxycontin .
I also feel very overwhelmed i.e. not being...
... 123dietdrpepper;3486466]
1st Month-- Felt Terrible
Oxycontin 20 mg. 1 time daily
Percocet 10-325 4 to 5 times ... daily
Month 2: -- Best Controlled Pain to Date.
Oxycontin 20 mg. 3 times daily
Perocet 10-325 mg. 1 to 3 times ... daily
Month 3: -- This Month -- Pain back up
Oxycontin 20 mg. 3 times daily
Perocet 10-325 mg. 1 time daily...
- Honestly..Can I Really taper off Oxycodone after 3 years? 14th March 2008
... 3600 mg/day of Neurontin when I had to detox from Oxycontin & Percocet and to say it made the withdrawals better...
- This is the best I've felt in 3 weeks! 13th March 2008
... My doctor perscribed me oxycontin 40mg SA today, I took it an hour ago and am feeling...
... m extremely surprised you went from Tylenol #3 to Oxycontin ! That's why you feel buzzed, no doubt. A more logical ... progression would have been to Vicodin, then Percoet, THEN Oxycontin . And 40mg is a large dose for such a non-opiate-tolerant...
... That's Not at all how oxycontin works, The contin system is a dual phasic release ... other half at about the 6th hour. Meaning 40 mgs of Oxycontin is equivelant to taking 20 mgs of short acting oxycodone ... t take anymore if you truly went from T3 to 40 mg OxyContin or Long acting oxycodone.
Gwenny , do not let that...
... even T4) to Lortab, then Percocet (oxycodone SA), to Oxycontin SR.
Shoreline had some very valid points...and...
... seems like a completely illogical switch to me. Oxycontin (which is what you're taking - long acting oxycodone ... you asked people on this board who are currently on Oxycontin how they got to be on it, I'm certain you're going ... I needed round-the-clock therapy, so he put me on oxycontin .
To go from T3 to Oxycontin just seems ludacris ... than six months, there's NO reason you need to be on oxycontin and I would go back to the doc and ask for something...
... implanted morphine pump and my doc doesn't even use Oxycontin because of the bad press, the state tracking system...
... [QUOTE=Shoreline;3486015]That's Not at all how oxycontin works, The contin system is a dual phasic release ... other half at about the 6th hour. Meaning 40 mgs of Oxycontin is equivelant to taking 20 mgs of short acting oxycodone...
... back in 2000 when I first started with LA opiates and OxyContin after spending 7 years and 3 back surgeries with nothing...
... dosing of one half the mg strength. Meaning 40 mgs of oxyContin is bio equivelant to taking 20 mgs of IR oxy every...
... OxyContin Tablets exhibit a biphasic absorption pattern with ... followed by a prolonged release.
In a study of OxyContin every 12 hours compared to 5 mg of immediate-release ... two treatments were found to be equivalent. Thus, OxyContin uses a DIFFERENT mechanism than a 50/50 release or...
... right. That study you are referencing involved 10 mg Oxycontin . This would be consistent with the .6 and 6.9 release ... of Oxycodone, this describes the 8 hour theory of Oxycontin used by many pain specialist.
If you look at ... around .6 hours and again at 6.9 hours. So in a 40mg Oxycontin tablet, 20 mg is released at .6 and another 20 at...
... well. I have seen the damage and destruction that Oxycontin can do with addicts. Can you tell us if there is any ... call into a pharmacy some Vicoden. Tell him that the Oxycontin is way, way too strong and you are flying high. Come...
... you my back ground on how I came to get to 40mgs of oxycontin . I was on Norco for 3 years, than on vicadin 7.5 with ... Once those stopped working I was put on straight oxycontin , not the long acting type but short acting, IR. My...
... narco, then percocet 5-325, then 10-325 percocet, then oxycontin , then oxycontin with percocet as breakthru......the...
... post as soon as she can.
I went up to 40 mg of oxycontin slowly. I was on 1-2 tablets of 5/500 vicoden for...
- need a suggestion please.. 13th March 2008
... you have read all of the horror stories concerning Oxycontin . I know it is frustrating but until your next appt...
- Difference between Oxycodone and Oxycotin? 13th March 2008
... question about the difference between Oxycodone and Oxycontin for anyone that knows. I always look up a new drug ... itself by the imprint, it is describing it as being Oxycontin . I thought those were two different things, are they...
... by to offer some advice. Myself, I've never taken oxycontin , but I have taken oxycodone.
Oxycodone is a SA ... sure others will be by to tell you what they are.
Oxycontin is a LA or long acting medication that has NO apap...
... to my knowledge,and i do also take both oxycontin and oxycodone(oxy IR),they do not actually even MAKE ... a 5mg dose of actual oxycontin . it wouldn't really be much of a help at all at only ... know comes in 5mgs and it is very small similar to oxycontin in size. if it actually contained any tylenol,that ... really bother to actually create only a 5mg dose of oxycontin really would't be worth their money when just regular ... really do think that what you have there is not really oxycontin but the roxi or IR. just what does that pill actually...
... oxycodone. Oxycodone is an ingredient in both Percocet and Oxycontin . Maybe I could clear things up a little bit.
Percocet ... = Oxycodone + Acetaminophen (APAP)
Oxycontin (brand name) = Oxycodone
Now this is where it gets ... now I believe there is only the brand name which is Oxycontin . I hope this clears things up a little bit.
Brian...
- Re: Brain's issue of "about to break" 12th March 2008
... Docs are much more comfortable scripting patches than Oxycontin .
Yes, you may have suggested the Ambien, but it...
- Question about BT's without tylenol. 11th March 2008
... to a medication. I remember when I was taking the Oxycontin (LA)/Percocet(BT) that I was taking 20mg 2 (Oxycontin ... oxycodone, I have heard of people taking 500mg/day of Oxycontin . The BIG, BIG opstacle is what the doc is willing...
... Hi Brian: I'm currently taking Oxycontin 20mg 3x/day with Vicodin 7.5/500,which was prescribed...
- change in meds 11th March 2008
... immediate release) or the SR (sustained release) like Oxycontin ?
Brian...
- Developing dependence question 11th March 2008
... never go away. He mentioned about switching me to Oxycontin . I told him I heard it was really addictive. He...
... Oxycodone over a year. He mentioned about switching me to Oxycontin . I told him I heard it was really addictive. ... think about this you have been essentially taking Oxycontin + Tylenol for over a year. That is the only difference ... news and media reports hinder your decision to go on Oxycontin . I am not trying to put you down or anything just...
... you have breakthrough.
hessie28, my switching to oxycontin was the best thing I have done for my pain. I was ... much and on my feet too long. I urge you to try the oxycontin , it was well worth it for me, and a miracle. I am...
- Need help in breaking this pain cycle..... please anyone that can help 10th March 2008
... (oxymorphone) - controlled release oxymorphone
7. Oxycontin (oxycodone) - taken 2 or 3 times per day
SA meds...
... Hey Round1: I take Oxycontin (long acting/time released) 20mg 3x/day, Vicodin ...
- nothing is workin for me {opana & dilaudid} 9th March 2008
... options out there.
just trying a switch to like oxycontin given at the right dose could help alot compared to...
- Chronic pain 8th March 2008
... doctors that prescribe narcotic medications, especially Oxycontin . It is definitely a shame that most of in PM can not...
- Interesting Federal DEA laws 8th March 2008
... In other words if you got a prescription say for Oxycontin in December you can technically fill it in July of...
... In other words if you got a prescription say for Oxycontin in December you can technically fill it in July of...
... any reason. The most common ones:
-Some won't fill Oxycontin period. They don't stock due to theft.
-Some won...
... a Schedule II drug....In the same category as your Oxycontin . The script is good for 6 months and re-fills are...
... 30 days! So if [for example] you get a script. for oxycontin on the 1 of the month,you have 30 days to fill it...
- Trying shots again 7th March 2008
... are one of these people.
For example, because Oxycontin is abused so much, I've read where some PM Docs will ... getting better or trying something new, or just the Oxycontin . If a particular patient only insisted on Oxycontin...
- is anyone on opana ?? 7th March 2008
... good one, but just hasn't caught on nationally like Oxycontin or the patch. He said it specifically targets the...
