- Cmpgirl - Question about myofacial 19th August 2008
... having some relief, definetely with the 6hour 20mg of oxycontin . No wonder I found no relief of 30mg every 12 hours ... the right time etc.
I really would love to up my oxycontin to 30mg...... just to see does it make a big difference...
- DAW or "do not substitute" and insurance question 15th August 2008
... I do know that some insurances will consider brand oxycontin as a generic because there is no other choice but ... different strengths which equals $30/ month just for my oxycontin . I can't imagine paying the difference in price s...
... about the Anthem insuance, but as far as the generic Oxycontin (oxycodone SR), there are no more generics for Oxycontin ... . Purdue (the maker of Oxycontin )won their appeal and patent back until 2013. So, ... until then, only brand name Oxycontin is available. You might still be able to find the ... of the generic brands. Other than that, only brand Oxycontin is available.
Shay :)
P.S. I forgot to add ... that any patients on Oxycontin must have the doc write DAW on the script in order ... the insurance to pay. I learned this while I was on Oxycontin back in January (after Purdue won their patent back...
- Finally 11th August 2008
... chart and saw what I was going thru. She upped my oxycontin up to 30 mg x 3 per day and in two weeks will be reviewing ... told me that she would prefer I use another 10 mg. of oxycontin . Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat??
She also believes that...
... necessary for a breakthru to take an extra 10 mg. of oxycontin . She gave me plenty extra 10 mg. oxycontins to use...
... necessary for a breakthru to take an extra 10 mg. of oxycontin . She gave me plenty extra 10 mg. oxycontins to use...
... doc feels that I have to many options. If I max out oxycontin I can go to methadone. If methodone does not work...
... needed.
When you say 10mg Oxy, you are talking oxycontin , not SA oxycodone, right?
See I have lazy days...
- Migraine 9th August 2008
... same thing to me when I had a recent increase in my Oxycontin . It kicked out, due to high pill count, and needed...
... same thing to me when I had a recent increase in my Oxycontin . It kicked out, due to high pill count, and needed...
- Missed work again today - feeling a bit disappointed/down 8th August 2008
... monday, tuesday, and wednesday after starting the Oxycontin . Then yesterday was a different story. The "attack...
- Round1... 8th August 2008
... starts back.
At the moment I am taking 20mg of Oxycontin x 3. I do every six hours, so then I have taken my ... at 8 or 9 or later, so then when i wake I start the oxycontin . also 35mg of Amytriptlyne morning and night. I...
- Update From Izzy! Dont Know Where To Start! Xoxoxox~ 6th August 2008
... me home, and more.
My meds taken were only the oxycontin . I had 10 mg oxycodone, IR for b/t and none of it ... was taken. I guess oxycontin is a big med pl look for. My dads meds were methadone ... and oxycontin I think his was 80 mgs... Whoever did it, was in...
- very bad PM appointment - so upset 6th August 2008
... going to ask to go on a long-acting med, hopefully OxyContin . Right now I am just on a roller coaster with my...
... other pm and hopefully he will put you back on your oxycontin - if not, find another doc - do not worry about sounding...
- Aug 6th 2008 Office Visit Update 6th August 2008
... were prescribed off plan. Honestly, I can't afford oxycontin . Second, I can try a different GP. My lady receptionists...
... were prescribed off plan. Honestly, I can't afford oxycontin . Second, I can try a different GP. My lady receptionists...
... take 1 B/T a day only.
My insurance does cover my oxycontin . If I go off plan to see a pm, they will not cover ... my oxycontin so I would have to go on something else.
My problem...
- Results of my doctor's appointment 4th August 2008
... fatigue, and depression.
I told him about being on Oxycontin before and how much less sedation & tiredness I had ... sometimes 5 so we decided to start at 20mg/day of the Oxycontin and he said we could always go higher if needed. Are ... So I am stopping the Percocet and starting on the Oxycontin .
Actually I just took one and wow I can not believe...
... start to see some positive changes.
As far as the oxycontin side effects..... I have never noticed an increase...
... before? hmmm;)
What do you think of my dosage on Oxycontin . Is that equivalent to the Percocet 5/325 x 4/day ... work tomorrow.
I do have to be careful because the Oxycontin pills and the Lexapro pills look nearly idential with...
... night about it.
What do you think of my dosage on Oxycontin . Is that equivalent to the Percocet 5/325 x 4/day ... stabilize.
I do have to be careful because the Oxycontin pills and the Lexapro pills look nearly idential with...
... excited for you! I noticed I had more energy with the oxycontin as well, but I have even more with the compounded ... helps. I know I had to have 3 times a day for my oxycontin or the LA oxy as Im on now. It just really has mad...
... 3680514]I know I had to have 3 times a day for my oxycontin or the LA oxy as Im on now. It just really has mad ... people in a pain management group and there doctors Rx Oxycontin 3x/day for good coverage. Is that something we could ... a limb for me by using 2 LA meds(fentanyl patch & Oxycontin ). Then I want to ask for BT pain meds. He might flip...
... she had said the same thing about other ppl using oxycontin . I think what you wanted to say is perfect. He knows...
... she had said the same thing about other ppl using oxycontin . I think what you wanted to say is perfect. He knows ... things are going to work and how I feel staying on the Oxycontin and now starting the testosterone replacement(Androgel...
- PM appt. today. Here is the plan! 4th August 2008
... the increase in pain meds. My doctor started me on Oxycontin today without really any questions.
I will pray...
- UAs -herbs, OTC, or legal prescriptions ever cause problems? 30th July 2008
... asked what they tested me for, and they mentioned oxycontin separately from opiods, benzos, and some other prescription...
- My doctor visit 29th July 2008
... human again.
He moved me from 40 mg. to 60 mg. oxycontin and two 10-325 mg. percocet to four to six hours 10...
... surgeries. I have no clue what is going on.
Yes my oxycontin does make me sweat and I wake up drenched from time...
... okay.
I am a little suprised with my 20 mg jump in oxycontin that I am still needing the percocet every 6 hours...
- ER Visit 28th July 2008
... now but they have increased my meds from 40 mg of oxycontin to 60 mg. Percocet 10-325 2 x a day to 10-325 every ... am supposed to increase today from 40 mg to 50 mg. oxycontin and tomorrow/next day go up to 60 mg.
I will write...
- Really bad day!!! 20th July 2008
... coverage. Just tell her that you met someone who takes Oxycontin for chronic pain (at the hairdresser or something...
- Back to work and struggling 18th July 2008
... thinking about asking the doctor if I can try the Oxycontin again(since it did not make me as drowsy), plus it...
... I know for me, I see a big difference between my oxycontin and my hydro, in terms of sleepiness, etc. For me...
... of PM to me
I can tell you that when I was on Oxycontin before it did make me a lot less drowsy than when ... things stronger)
I can tell you that I have taken Oxycontin before and I noticed the difference immediately with ... fatigue.
As for the amazing thing about taking Oxycontin & fentanyl. It is not that much different than currently ... Percocet is merely oxycodone & acetaminophen while Oxycontin is merely oxycodone. I am essentially taking the same ... would it be that big of a thing to take the LA version( Oxycontin ). I have been taught that if you have chronic pain...
- Can someone advice... need help! 16th July 2008
... thinking of me......... I am okay. you know i changed by Oxycontin 20mg to 3 times aday and same with the amytriptlyne...
- chronic pain 10th July 2008
... 5 mg ) and my GP told me the next step up was the Oxycontin . I refused and went to the PM instead. I still have...
... many long acting pain meds but I am scared of the Oxycontin and the patch is one method my new PM uses. As with...
- Update on Me and Good Luck to Others!!! 25th June 2008
... as the meds are concerned.....he gave me the 10mg oxycontin to be taken 3x/day.....30mg/20mg/30mg (thank you...
- Chronic shin pain - please read 16th June 2008
... hourly)
Next step would be strong narcotics such as Oxycontin , fentanyl patches, MS Contin, Percodan etc.
Adding...
- CP and Hot Weather 8th June 2008
... but am glad that I am not the only one. ;) I am on oxycontin and percocet and cymbalta. Its horrible. Today we...
... heat......... I wonder does the heat excellerate the oxycontin , I know I get night sweats from it.
Just wondering ... do you suffer from these "Jumps" on the oxycontin . I am for ever jumping in my sleep or when I am just...
... jerks were just my legs - I never connected it to the oxycontin . Hmmm...I wonder if it is. I did start the oxycontin...
- Pain Mgmt Appt 30th May 2008
... this....... He told me he was very slow to prescribed oxycontin but in my case he couldnt see any other option......
- Very bad Pain this morning! Need support! 1st May 2008
... give me some gas, but worked well. I was on 80 mg of Oxycontin 3 x per day plus 5 mg OxyIR 8 x day at one time and...
- Please pray..... 30th April 2008
... side only, Laminectomy L3, L4, and L5.
Meds:
oxycontin : 4:00 20 mg., 10 am. 10 mg., 4:00 20 mg. and 10...
... They sent me home my blood pressure 105/76 with oxycontin 80 mg. and breakthrough 10/325 mg. (?) percocet. ...
- Bad Weekend of Pain 28th April 2008
... hessie28:
I hope the Oxycontin gives you alot better relief. It may also give you...
... [QUOTE=brianpain33;3550636]hessie28:
I hope the Oxycontin gives you alot better relief. It may also give you...
- Chronic Pain and Acceptance 27th April 2008
... yet. I feel like a weak person taking perocet and oxycontin . Just makes me feel like I am not tough enough. Is...
- I really am finding life hard to deal with. 16th April 2008
... my pain management specialist and just on 10mg of oxycontin and 10 mg at night...... doing nothing for the pain...
... your pain level. I know from my own experience that Oxycontin is not a 12 hour med. And even if you were taking...
... least the one I went through. I managed to get off Oxycontin & Percocet but it was he** and I was in a HUGE amount...
... of life am I having here. I am finding the 10mg of oxycontin of no benefit at all, the rheumy guy said I wouldnt...
... Round 1, I really would not stop the oxycontin . One med is for pain and the other is for anti-depresent...
- Swelling but Blood Pressure Normal, Pain is Returning 3rd April 2008
... hydrocodone(Vicodin, Lortab, Norco), oxycodone(Percocet, Oxycontin , Oxy IR), hydromorphone(Dilaudid), oxymorphone(Opana...
... Tex,
I take oxycontin LA, perococet, and cymbalta (antidepressent and nerve...
- Things Are Looking Up 2nd April 2008
... pain meds I deserve thanks to my gp. He has me on oxycontin and I am taking meds every 6 hours - he is trying ... but right now I am going to fight to stay with the oxycontin cause if it ain't broke why try to fix it.
Thanks...
- Hey IZZY'S MOM 2nd April 2008
... SA(short acting) narcotics (ie. Vicoden, Percocet, Oxycontin , etc.). These can be abused very easily and als have...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- Chronic pain 8th March 2008
... doctors that prescribe narcotic medications, especially Oxycontin . It is definitely a shame that most of in PM can not...
- Pepper Pain Med Update and Concerns 21st February 2008
... doctor added xanax, increased cymbalta, increased my oxycontin 20 mg. to 3 times daily, reduced my 10-325 percocet...
- I have appt, today. Help please I have all over body pain 19th February 2008
... like other people do?
I am on pain medication, oxycontin 40 mg 2x times daily, vicoprofen for breakthrough ... not as sharp as I used to be. I have been on the oxycontin for about 2 weeks and I now feel like l have some...
... in these meds is oxycodone, the same med as in your OxyContin .
One thing about your OxyContin - many of us have...
... your meds. I would definitely try the 3/day dose of oxycontin which provides a steadier level of the drug in your...
... what was wrong with me. You said that you were on oxycontin but it made you sleepy? I have been on it for about...
... here, but thought I'd just add a few things::)
(1) Oxycontin can take quite a while for your body to fully adjust...
... my doctor and mostly I have decided to wean off the oxycontin . I barely got the pain under control and now I am...
... my doctor and mostly I have decided to wean off the oxycontin . I barely got the pain under control and now I am ... understanding and knowledgable when it comes to weaning off Oxycontin .
4. use as many options for support including this...
- Grieving....Loss...and fear and Uncertainty..sad again..help 11th February 2008
... about other things because of my past. I am scared of oxycontin !!! I dont want to take the Methadone again. Getting...
... pain enough. You said that you do not want to go on Oxycontin . You do know that the active ingredient in Oxycontin ... you are already taking the same thing. If you take Oxycontin it is just the Percocet minus the acetaminophen. Have ... whether it be MS contin, Fentanyl patch, Methadone, or Oxycontin . You need something stronger and something that is ... Lortabs again. I went through hell when I went off of Oxycontin & Percocet over about a 1 week period after I told...
- Am I too young to be considered a "Chronic Pain" patient??? 5th February 2008
... I tried a lot of other things before I was put on oxycontin full time so just be patient and look around for a...
... stronger. the next step up is probably percocet or oxycontin , but he is probably to terrified to give you these...
- Livng on Pain Meds... 4th February 2008
... ? There are many types of meds out there such as oxycontin , the duragisic (fentynal) pain patch, Morphine, Kadian...
... are a classic case for long-acting medications like OxyContin , MS Contin (what I use), Methadone, Duragesic (fentanyl...
... forward to talking with my Dr. about trying maybe Oxycontin . The thought of taking one pill every twelve hrs sounds...
- Feeling very sad & emotional, the burning pain is really wearing on me! Help!! 30th January 2008
... taking too much ibuprofen. My doctor switched me to Oxycontin , and I was scared into not taking it. There is so...
- Chronic Pain and Surgery 1st December 2007
... elevated it up the chain of command and I was given oxycontin 20 mg every 12 hours, soma 3 times daily and 10-325...
- What medicines are working for others with cronic back pain? 29th November 2007
... after trying several meds, my doc prescribes for me: oxycontin 3x a day and lortab ( up to four a day ) for BT pain...
- Old chronic pain patient but ignorant to ways 27th November 2007
... discs - Ihave several areas of nerve damage - I take oxycontin 80 +30 mg - three times a day with norco for b/t less...
- CP Patient facing Surgery 7th November 2007
... with Jon. I had surgery in May and was already in Oxycontin and Percocet. I have had bad experiences and I was...
- chronic pain goes to addiction 3rd November 2007
... I told them that I had a problem with addiction to oxycontin . I was taking norco at that time. She prescribed...
... have managed to only have one actual increase in my oxycontin in over almost four years of being at my current dose...
- Chronic Pain Sufferer - Why do I need rehab? 20th June 2007
... pain meds and is currently successfully tapering off Oxycontin with her doctor's guidance.
I'm not being rude...
