- Finding it extremely hard to repair damaged relationships 1st March 2005
... other side of addiction. My husband is addicted to oxycontin and doesn't really know that I know about it. I learned...
- Info And Advice On Methadone 28th February 2005
... 18 pills a day). My tolerance developed being on Oxycontin , which increases your tolerance very fast compared...
- Looking for a holistic, alternative detox program. Any suggestions? 25th February 2005
... detoxed at home this past month from a heavy heroin and oxycontin addiction, was given vitamins, amino acids and herbs...
- I'm Letting My Husband Go 25th February 2005
... what would happen as well.
He claims he's off the oxycontin ...went cold turkey and went through the withdrawals...
... hard to believe that he would hang onto his unused oxycontin if he suddenly realized he'd had a problem with the ... of her meds (she takes 14 prescriptions....vicodin, oxycontin , darvocets, & ambien to name a few). He was originally ... two people at the same address were being prescribed oxycontin .
So now my husband doesn't know what to do...should...
- Suboxone? 21st February 2005
... it did escalate. In December, after "moving up" to Oxycontin (even WORSE than Vicodin)--I went to see the most...
- I'm Finally Ready To Share..... 21st February 2005
... was horrible, the whole experience and at that point oxycontin was my crutch. I had so much on me I just could not...
- Oxy Sub Interaction Question? 19th February 2005
... Will taking oxycontin 40mgs while on suboxone 8mgs throw me into withdrawls...
- INTERACTION SUBOXONE and OXYCONTIN 19th February 2005
... The suboxone should block out the effects of the oxycontin . Read up on it, plenty of info on the net about sub...
- Old addiction...new pain 19th February 2005
... escalated to an untolerable pain. Dr. prescribed 20mg oxycontin every 12 hrs. i'm afraid to take it, even though...
- Any maintenance patients here? 17th February 2005
... recently and I have no interest at all . In fact I have oxycontin in my house and will not try them because I am afraid...
- Marilyn? Lisa? I got emails from my husband 17th February 2005
... what is happening between him and his dr. with the oxycontin . I do know I have never given him any reason to fear...
- Pharmacist pleads guilty to stealing Oxycontins 17th February 2005
... Store chain was fired because of hugh discrepencies in Oxycontin and other schedule II narcotic inventories. Anyway ... In a nutshell, the 30 year old man started taking Oxycontin in the summer of 2002 for backpain. He said that ... confessed, he told authorities that he was addicted to Oxycontin and that he had been taking more than 10 of the 80...
... asked me what my husband was abusing and I told him oxycontin . He asked me how much he takes and I said that I ... me of a friend of his who is also addicted to the oxycontin . He told me the guy has spent about $10,000 buying...
- Just found out I am pregnant w/ Hydro addiction. 16th February 2005
... girl. I am a chronic pain patient and have been on oxycontin (180 mg a day) for 2 years. My PMD AND my OB/GYN were ... you cannot taper or stop. This is why I took the oxycontin throughout my pregnancy. I cannot stress to you how...
- Friend in Serious Trouble 16th February 2005
... painkillers. I know he's taken vicodin as well as Oxycontin s. He can take over 200mg of hydrocodone in a night ... I thought it was more likely to be from at least oxycontin , and I'm scared to think he'd be doing something even...
- Suboxone Question 14th February 2005
... Hi. I have been taking approx 400 mg of oxycontin a day for quite awhile now. My doctor and I decided...
- Not an addict 13th February 2005
... my asking? I was addicted to pain pills, vicodins, oxycontin and eventually to heroin. I lied to my parents so...
... my asking? I was addicted to pain pills, vicodins, oxycontin and eventually to heroin. I lied to my parents so...
- Suboxone Maintenance 12th February 2005
... with the last 5 yrs doing IV drugs like morphine and oxycontin and just about anything I could get my hands on to...
- Suggestions for severe WD headaches-advil doesn't work 11th February 2005
... son is home withdrawing cold turkey from heroin and oxycontin abuse. He is 10 days clean, he says, though the drug ...
He got into this mess through a DR. who gave him oxycontin for ulcer pain. He worked his way up to heroin....
- ambien-how long can u take it? 10th February 2005
... recovering from a broken back/neck so has been on Oxycontin as it is. The Dr. prescribed Ambien and said it should...
- Please help me to understand Vicodin addiction 9th February 2005
... difficult journey. My brother is addicted to Vicodin, Oxycontin , and Valium. This is his whole world. As long as...
- Suboxone taper question 5th February 2005
... you're not really stable. I was on about 400mgs of oxycontin perday!! I went on a 2 month program using subutex...
- MUST READ "MY FIANCE IS PREGNANT AND TAKING SUBOXONE" PLEASE HELP US 4th February 2005
... entire pregnancy, but just to taper to get off of oxycontin . I think she started taking it at about 2 months ... she found out she was preg, decided to get off the oxycontin and this is the route she chose) and taper till her...
- Please compare heroin wd to oc withdrawal 3rd February 2005
... My son went cold turkey from oxycontin two years ago. He was doing about 160mg a day on the...
... anyway. The quota is a government thing. Drs. hand out oxycontin easy enough. Why make it so hard to get suboxone?...
- My addiction,my recovery,my Buprenex Q.? 1st February 2005
... couple dealers who had endless supplies of Hydrocodone, Oxycontin and Dilaudid…this was the beginning of a very bad ... was up to 15-20 Vicodin’s a day with usually some Oxycontin ’s thrown in. So today is February 1, 2005 and I...
- ? about Suboxone 30th January 2005
... and I find this board a big help. I was addicted to Oxycontin for about 9 months I was doing 120 mg a day. I stopped...
- Zchndrwsmmy...are you around? 28th January 2005
... that went along with that. I got very addicted to oxycontin . To be honest, to this day I do not think I would...
- Doctors are no help I am mad 28th January 2005
... ambulance.
I had recently switched from a 100 mg+ daily Oxycontin habit to Suboxone. One doctor explained to me that...
- sleep patterns post opiate withdrawal 26th January 2005
... I quit an Oxycontin addiciton cold turkey after a 1 1/2 year affair with...
- Cleaning the Opiate Receptors 25th January 2005
... quicker. Basically, I want ot know that if i am taking oxycontin and want to quit, if I take a tapering dose of methadone ... input would be greatly appreciated. I was addicted to oxycontin for about 2 years straight, then got off by undergoing ... about a month ago) I unfortunately started taking oxycontin because i was depressed. Within two weeks of this ... tolerance shot back up to old levels. Like before, the oxycontin now doesn't work, and I get very little, if any pleasure ... negative effect, or worsen the effects of withdrawl from oxycontin . I am not sure whether or not the affect it has on...
- im haveing issues, dont know what to do 23rd January 2005
... My addiction started with vicodin, progressed to oxycontin and finally led to heroin. I battled with the pills...
- Things Are Not Well At All 22nd January 2005
... and the dr. wants to begin tapering him off of the oxycontin & vicodin. He was infuriated over it...claiming that...
- Introducing Myself..... 21st January 2005
... daugther was born I took hydrocodone and eventually oxycontin six months later (also for chronic pain). Like you...
- Meth addiction 19th January 2005
... vicodin. Strangely, but fortunately, I never did try oxycontin or heroin...and thank goodness, as I'm sure I would...
- Cymbalta & Opiate Withdrawl? 19th January 2005
... input would be greatly appreciated. I was addicted to oxycontin for about 2 years straight, then got off by undergoing ... about a month ago) I unfortunately started taking oxycontin because i was depressed. Within two weeks of this ... tolerance shot back up to old levels. Like before, the oxycontin now doesn't work, and I get very little, if any pleasure ... negative effect, or worsen the effects of withdrawl from oxycontin . I am not sure whether or not the affect it has on...
- Getting to know you 18th January 2005
... mistake of moving on to its Big Brother (or Sister) " Oxycontin ." Biggggg mistake. Baaaaad mistake. Was up to three...
- Weight Gain while on Pain Pills???? 18th January 2005
... taking and how often? What for?
I switched from oxycontin 20mg 3 times a day to 30mg of methadone 2 times a...
- Can I do this on my own? 18th January 2005
... and confidence in ourselves. im also getting off of Oxycontin . have been clean a few days, using Dr. prescription...
- Oxycontin is BAD 18th January 2005
... post but I just wanted to chime in for a sec...
Oxycontin is NOT the bad drug you make it out to be. In fact...
... Vicodin 7.5mg pills. havent and dont plan on taking oxycontin , i have an 80mg pill left (had it since Fri) and havent...
... just wanted to put in my two cents here and say that oxycontin is not the problem here it is the way that people ... when and that is where my problem started.I can use oxycontin with absolutely no problem now only because i need...
... input would be greatly appreciated. I was addicted to oxycontin for about 2 years straight, then got off by undergoing ... about a month ago) I unfortunately started taking oxycontin because i was depressed. Within two weeks of this ... tolerance shot back up to old levels. Like before, the oxycontin now doesn't work, and I get very little, if any pleasure ... negative effect, or worsen the effects of withdrawl from oxycontin . I am not sure whether or not the affect it has on...
- Tolerance question from chronic back pain sufferer 17th January 2005
... he said we should talk about a long-acting med like oxycontin . I'm kinda scared of getting to that point because...
- Why does it go away? 15th January 2005
... "made me feel more centered") when I began taking Oxycontin were strong. I never would have believed that four...
- Opiate Withdrawal ? 12th January 2005
... in the hospital? I am trying, have been, quitting oxycontin , which is the worst thing that came into my life....
- Hydro, Oxy? 12th January 2005
... Oxy = oxycodone
OCs= Oxycontin ...
... including Roxcet, Tylox. Also, oxy can stand for OxyContin , which is the long acting (LA) version of percocet...
... analgesics. It relieves pain.
What kind of medicine is OxyContin ?
OxyContin contains oxycodone, a very strong narcotic ... pain reliever similar to morphine. OxyContin is designed so that the oxycodone is slowly released ... daily. You should never break, chew, or crush the OxyContin tablet since this causes a large amount of oxycodone ... fatal drug overdose.
Will I become addicted to OxyContin if I take it every day?
OxyContin is only intended ... pain condition require daily pain treatment. Taking OxyContin daily can result in physical dependence, a condition ... the body shows signs of narcotic withdrawal if the OxyContin is stopped suddenly. This is not the same thing as ... the advice of a physician by slowing decreasing the OxyContin dose when it is no longer needed for the treatment ... patients with appropriate pain conditions from using OxyContin or other narcotics for pain relief.
Also::
OxyContin ... schedule--of drugs, see "Controlled Substances".) OxyContin is a morphine-like narcotic that contains a high dose ... the drug to get a fast high. Abusers have also used OxyContin with other painkillers, alcohol, and marijuana. Several...
- Hope For All...Please Read This. 12th January 2005
... second week of making a decision to stop a 1 1/2 year Oxycontin addiciton, a 20 year drinking binge, (most of the...
- Chewing Oxycontin???? 11th January 2005
... a definite threat to his health. You are right -- oxycontin pills are made as a time-release tablet which slowly ... cause some serious damage to the body's organ systems. Oxycontin (oxycodone) is one of the most potent prescription ... have a talk with him. Prescription drugs such as oxycontin have a high potential for abuse & can damage the body...
... Chewing oxycontin s is definately a way to get high because they are ... people who have had to be on higher methadone doses for oxycontin abuse than people who are there for heroin. It is ... clinic and the majority of them are there because of oxycontin abuse.
You obviously love your husband a lot ... My husband and I were both addicted to vicodin and oxycontin s, which eventually led us to heroin. Fortunately...
... I am on my second week of quitting an Oxycontin addiciton, cold turkey. I snorted them for 1 1/2...
... problems as well as ours could very well be due to the oxycontin abuse. On top of this, our psychologist who we saw...
... also took up a horrible habit that led to chewing oxycontin . Your question is easily answered-anyone who sits ... on the couch and "munches" on an oxycontin like candy or any other yummy snack is absolutely...
... kidding, I just registered to this site because of Oxycontin ... I reduced the dosage, but I was never prescribed ... information? I know 100's of people addicted to the Oxycontin , its real dangerous and crazy!
Good luck, I hope...
... on and on.
I NEVER suspected a problem with his oxycontin ...he was always cutting on one of his employees who ... anyone out there who's curious & considering giving oxycontin a try for recreational purposes, PLEASE - read the...
- Stopping Suboxone after a few days? 10th January 2005
... should i ask my doctor about sub? i was taking oxycontin for a few months and 40mg a day, then to 80mg a day...
- Start of 2nd week / Cold Turkey from Oxycontin 10th January 2005
... in your effort to restore sanity, & say good-bye to oxycontin ! I did not read what your pain symptoms result from ... moment to moment, lifelong process. You mentioned oxycontin , & that is one drug I've resisted from the start....
- Help with withdrawls 9th January 2005
... Friday to tell me he and his girlfriend have been on oxycontin for some time now. snorting anywhere from 200 to...
- Thanks for the wealth of info 9th January 2005
... utilized this board for the past week to help me through Oxycontin withdrawals. I have some serious health issues and...
- Hydrocondone 9th January 2005
... addictive. I'm an addict. . . my d.o.c. was vicodin and oxycontin . When I first started taking the vikes I only took...
- Day 5 CT from Hydrocodone 9th January 2005
... month since I've been on Suboxone to help me get off Oxycontin ....and though I have been blessed by the Sub just...
- Advice about methadone? 8th January 2005
... addiction. I was addicted to pain pills (hyrdrocodone and Oxycontin for over 6 years) which eventually led to heroin when...
- Anyone take suboxone longterm for pain? 8th January 2005
... finished taking it for six months after four years on Oxycontin , and when I tried to stop had terrible withdrawls...
- Should I Confront My Husband? 8th January 2005
... of his contacted me concerned about the amount of oxycontin my husband has been taking, since we started dating...
- Should I Confront My Husband? 8th January 2005
... of his contacted me concerned about the amount of oxycontin my husband has been taking, since we started dating...
- Struggling 8th January 2005
... back on the pills...my addiction was to vicodin and oxycontin and that eventually led to heroin when I couldn't...
... like it is working well for you, I've never tried Oxycontin (well, I swallowed one 20mg OC when I couldn't get...
- carolkitch 8th January 2005
... of my second child. They started me one ONE 10 mg. Oxycontin a day for pain control. The clinic closed later that ... procedure about a year ago, I felt I didn't need the Oxycontin anymore, but at this point was taking about 120 to ... new drug called Suboxone that will substitute the Oxycontin but not give you the "high" or sleepy side effects...
- trying to learn what I might expect when I withdrawl 8th January 2005
... the oxy IR capsules, 5 mg per capsule, (it isn't the oxycontin slow release), although I did dapple in that for awhile...
- Should I Confront My Husband - OC Abuse? 8th January 2005
... our problems are due to my husband abusing his 80mg oxycontin prescription - shocking news to me as my husband has...
- Cold Turkey from Oxys - Day 5 7th January 2005
... still on pain meds but am staying far far away from oxycontin . for me it's too tempting to take way more than prescribed...
- Opiates and bad teeth - what's the deal 6th January 2005
... husband's friend was being honest about him abusing his oxycontin . My husband has been having serious dental problems...
- Buprenorphine Detoxification (Is this a helpful procedure?) 6th January 2005
... better. ALMOST HUMAN AGAIN! I, like you, was taking Oxycontin , about 120mgs daily. Last March, I was put on Suboxone...
- Can something as simple as seeing something on t.v. make you crave again? 5th January 2005
... without seeing her face as one big smiling, welcoming Oxycontin !! LOLOL! :-) We've had many laughs over this!
...
... without seeing her face as one big smiling, welcoming Oxycontin !! LOLOL! :-) We've had many laughs over this!
...
- Cold Turkey from OCs - Day 3 5th January 2005
... of days, since starting this ordeal of Cold Turkey Oxycontin withdrawl, I have moments of clarity and extreme happiness...
- Suboxone--No day at the beach! 4th January 2005
... wholeheartedly. I went from taking 80 to 90 mgs of Oxycontin a day to ONE five mg pill of Suboxone. This drug...
- hello to everyone 2nd January 2005
... helped me for 5 years! Neurontin - 800 mg. (4 nightly), oxycontin - 40 mg. twice daily, celebrex - 200 mg. twice daily ... severe withdrawals! I mean, I have to take 40mgs of oxycontin , twice daily and sometimes if I'm just a little late ... series of meds similar to mine, only a less mg of oxycontin (20mg twice daily). She informed me of the withdrawals ... went to a lawyer and filed a suit on the makers of oxycontin , and the lawyer told her that she would also have...
- Can I do it? 24th December 2004
... hardest thing ever done in my life. After four years of Oxycontin , SWITCHED to Suboxone, like you, and a failed attempt...
- Help! I Want To Quit The Pain Meds 20th December 2004
... come across from percoset, vicodin, lortab, and now oxycontin . Usually I take about 30 mgs. of oxycontin a day...
... come across from percoset, vicodin, lortab, and now oxycontin . Usually I take about 30 mgs. of oxycontin a day ... Basically, you're taking oxycodone (percocet and oxycontin ) and hydrocodone (lortab, norco, vicodin), which are ... potency. You said that you're taking 30mg of oxycodone ( Oxycontin is an extended-release form of oxycodone) combined...
- I Need Someone To Talk To...i Need Support 20th December 2004
... wont last as long as it would if you weere taking oxycontin or a high dosage of methadone. I would try to call...
- Really need advice about recovery! 19th December 2004
... in the morning.
I will tell you that I was on Oxycontin for four years, switched to Suboxone last March, tried...
- Did the DETOX! One week drug FREE! 18th December 2004
... began taking it to try and come off off a four year oxycontin addiction. I was able to make the switch, (14 Oxys...
- Tappering update. Hydro WD's 17th December 2004
... come across from percoset, vicodin, lortab, and now oxycontin . Usually I take about 30 mgs. of oxycontin a day...
- Tramadol Advice 16th December 2004
... and not like I did, you will be ok. I am taking Oxycontin 40 mg 2 times a day. Percoset 7.5's 2 of them every ... which is the hydro's. Right now in my bathroom, I have oxycontin , percoset 7.5, 5/325. Tylenol 3, tramadol, ultraset...
- Just started taking subutex can someone please answer some of my questions? 15th December 2004
... much higher. (I was detoxing from about 160 mg a day Oxycontin , by the way.)
Anyway, please, fire away with any...
- percs and bad teeth? 14th December 2004
... your teeth. I've been on Hydrocodone, Percosett, Oxycontin , and now Methadone. I think they all do a number...
- Need Sub. help/advice! 10th December 2004
... Mr. Vicodin...and I'd like you to meet my pal, Mr. Oxycontin ...we're going to be here from now on, to give you...
