How Iv Oxycontin

i have been taking pain pills since 1995. i live in tampa but work in nevada so i go btw two drs when im home or working. Well, i guess they are out of the blues here in nevada or the pharm messed up but ive been getting 3 generic oxys a day, which work GREAT for me, i was overtaking the roxies these actually i can take every 8 hours w great results. well, stupid old me decided to be honest and tell this old man dr in nevada about the error. now he says i can only take them twice a day, which results in me feeling like s**t 8 hours a day. my question is are ppl typically / ever / commonly given 3 oxys a day, meaning every 8 hours? this man and i are about to battle it out, because i refuse to live in pain and detoxes when there's no need, and i could have said nothing and was honest...

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are there any gerneric oxycontin.the new op 40 make me ill.ive ben on this drug for years now,i dont want to change ## Unfortunately, no! Due to the proliferation of abuse and diversion, it is now only manufactured by Purdue. Even when the ones on the market listed as being from Ethex are made by Purdue via the same formulation, they are just a licensed distributor. There have been many complains about them not being as effective and causing odd side effects. I wish I had a solution for you, however, since you don't want to switch medications, the only thing I can suggest is that you let both Purdue and the FDA know of the problems you are having with it. You can do so by calling the following numbers: Purdue 888-726-7535 FDA 800-332-1088 Have you talked to your doctor about this pr...

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I need a new pm doc anywhere in Louisiana or nearby state asap. I have med rec;s and legit pain but my doc got n2 trouble and cannot prescribe my meds any longer. ive been on oxy's for years and cant find a doc who will take my case. ## The first question I always find myself asking people in your situation is... How have you been looking for a new doctor? And the reason I'm asking is because if you're calling them and telling them you need to have certain medications prescribed, none of them are likely to even let you get in the door, because most doctors will see that as drug seeking behavior. Learn more pain management details here. Thus, what you need to do is set up an appointment with a new doctor and just make sure they get a full copy of your records. When they see w...

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i do not think the op version of oxycontin are working.they seem to go through me without digestion.i have literally seen them in the toilet up to 6 hours after ive taken them so im not getting relief from the pain. are the old version ones still made and provided to pharmecies? ## No, the old ones are no longer available. However, it is normal to find the tablet shell of these time released Oxycontin OP in your stool, later. However, it is just the shell, the medication is slowly released from it. As to the problem with them not working, there have been many complaints about this, as well. You can contact both Purdue Pharma and the FDA to let them know of your complaints, the more people that do so, the more attention they will pay to the problem. Purdue Pharma number for drug safety/m...

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These posts are yrs old... in australia this tablets have just arrived and ive had a day on them and have belly problems I have had pancritus and gall bladder taken out im scared re stomache and from wot ive read here u guys in usa have had no luck so I may be out of luck too. I guess I will jluave to wait and see if u can't get anywhere wot luck do we have? ## Ask Apotex or Sandoz australia for public release dates for new generic tablets approved by federal government here. Let us know! ## Mate I'm in Australia on methadone program... But my pharmacist said there is definitely a generic coming bout it's going through court. They've been made and are waiting on a ruling. Probably end of August. Try oxynorm. There only 20 mg but are just as good.

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Ive been taking the oxycontin for 10 yrs. best drug I ever had till the ops just came out. I only swallow them as directed. It used to take 30 min for me to feel them. Now its 3 hrs. and then it just slowly releases. A lortab is even better now. used to take a 40mg at 5 am-11am-and 5 pm. they worked great. some people I know couldnt take them for i made them drowsy or sick at their stomach. not for Me, it kept Me motivated and was perfect for my arthritis. [which is 24/7] my wrists are the size of baseballs. I need to find a substitute medication that will motivate me and not make Me sleepy. Can anyone help? Thanks, Steve. 63yrs. old ## i am curently on oxycontin 60 mg tab 3 times a day i go to pain management this wednesday the 16th of jan. 2013 my concern is my dr. has discused puttin...

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Hi ther ive been taking oxycontin for the past 2+ yrs (prescribed by my doc). I usually can only make my monthly script last about 2 weeks and then i find myself having to buy them on the street:( (which is very very expensive) im so sick of planning my life around these F***ing pills and have decided that tomorrow morning is the day i quit. ive taken (hopefully my last)40mg pill at midnight tonight and will be w\d free till prob about 8am. For the past yr and a half ive been up to 200-400 mg of oxy a day depending on what i can afford except when i have my script i tend to take more then. Ive been reading all day about w\d and the time it takes 2 get off but if there is anyone who can give me some pointers or support it would be greatly appreciated. Ive managed to keep my addiction sec...

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ive been on these for about 7 years and was just asking coz my teeth are slowly getting worse also on oxynorm amitriptoline seratail co-codamol and have just started on fentanyl patches please help ## Your teeth can be affected by many medications, especially narcotics. The problem is caused due to the fact that they tend to sap the minerals from your body, plus they cause dry mouth, which allows more bacteria to sit on your teeth. From the medications you are taking, all of the narcotics, the Oxycontin, Co-Codamol, Oxynorm and the Fentanyl can cause a loss of calcium, as well as dry mouth. And the Amitryptiline can also cause dry mouth as a side effect. Many people on long-term narcotic pain management end up with severe dental issues and a lot have lost all their teeth and required de...

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I have been in Pain management since 2004 in California and just Moved out there to muskogee Oklahoma... unfortunately there are NO doctors here willing to treat my pain i was on a regiment of 80mg Oxycontin 2X daily 10/325mg Norcos every 4 hours and 4mg IV dilaudid as needed for breakthrough pain... i am in search of a doctor out this way who is actualluy willing to perscribe these meds... thanks ## Well, the first question I have is, how are you checking with the doctors about getting help? The reason I am asking is because if you're calling various doctor's offices and asking if they'll treat you and prescribe specific medications, then you will pretty much always get told no. When someone does that, doctor's and their staff are taught to see it as drug seeking behavi...

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I am not a big fan of the formula change but find the op oxycontin to still work on my chronic pain. The main thing I notice is Ill get only 8 hours of relief where the older formula had lasted longer and stronger. This new formula also takes 45 minutes to get going even on empty stomach. but it does work on the pain once it kicks in. im waiting now as i just took my oxycontin about 14 minutes ago and beginning to lose my vision(thats the first sign for me is i get tunnel vision and itching) but just saying, i was on oc formula 12 years and been on this formula 2 months so i dont like it alot but as im getting used to the pills and how they work best,etc, ive learned to still prefer oxycodone over dilaudid for my pain...period. dilaudid is weird, it takes a while to come on and makes me...

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ive been on oxycontin 80mg and oxycontin HCL for years now due to chronic back pain, stenosis and DDD and my primary dr just dropped my from the practice and i need a primary dr in NH that will write me these pain meds prescriptions so i can live and function with less pain. I have not had good experiences with pain management clinic and do not want to go to a methodone clinic. plz let me know a primary care doctor that will help me! ## Hello, Alice! How are you? I'm sorry, but a PCP can no longer write such prescriptions, due to the new regulations that were put in place last year. If you require such medications on a long-term ongoing basis for the treatment of chronic pain, you'll have to see a pain management specialist. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential ...

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Please assist me with finding a pharmacy in Los Angeles that will fill 20 mil oxycontin ## Antelope Valley ## Where in antelope valley? ## Hi, well I posted that last night frm the many efforts Ive made to fill my prescription for Oxycontin OP 20 mg. I can tell u I was able to fill 120 10mg Percocets at Walmart in Palmdale on 10th Street West on Oct. 8th (a week & a half ago), which was only prescribed for me as substitute for the 20 mg Oxycontin OP Im used to until I can somehow get those filled somewhere. I dunno if ur willing to sub for now but, even tho it cost me $224 (w Medicare) cuz they arent contracted w my particular Dr. frm downtown LA, I promise its worth it, & anything is better than nothing. Walmart, however, doesnt carry them Oxycontin, cvs doesnt take out of the ...

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These posts are yrs old... in australia this tablets have just arrived and ive had a day on them and have belly problems I have had pancritus and gall bladder taken out im scared re stomache and from wot ive read here u guys in usa have had no luck so I may be out of luck too. I guess I will jluave to wait and see if u can't get anywhere wot luck do we have? ## Have you tried the regular release Oxycodone tablets? They may work better for you! This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Or you could look into trying a different medication, altogether.

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Chronic pain since botched gastric bypass that I was so vane cause I was a sz 12! 16surg later & 88lbs starting I.V. feeding the move up to a feeding tube big deal my own fault. I HAD for 9yrs the BEST Dr.!ASKED WHAT WORKED AND HOW MANY and total legit professional Dr.understood my issues and how you need to increase overtime for it to work but...retired Oxy 40,80 Roxy 30,cent patch 100,2mg xan,soma and big quantities due to my digestive tract bypassed absorbtion too quickly. Anyone know Dr. Who writes something besides oxycodone 15or 30's long acting in Maryland or Delaware ?? I appreciate any help, just want to enjoy my son,make dinner heck even laundry. ## Hey there. Sorry to hear about your situation. I may not have a doctor I can refer you to, but if you're inquiring ab...

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I have taken ns contin 60mg 4x a day for abot 10 years and roxicodone 15mg 4 x day for break through pain but it has got to where its not working now so what othwr medication do i have as another option ## Hello, Linda! How are you? Well, there are higher doses of both of these medications available. Additionally, there is a time released formulation of Oxycodone available, it's called Oxycontin and is stronger than the Morphine in the MS contin. Learn more Oxycontin details here. There is also a patch that contains Fentanyl, it is stronger than both the Morphine and the Oxycodone. Learn more Fentanyl details here. These are narcotic analgesics, so they have the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipatio...

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side effects and how effect for chronic pain ## would morphine patches by-pass the liver or kidneys and be better than oxycontin ## No, it will still be processed in the body the same way as a pill, shot or IV. It is a little safer than Oxycontin, but not a lot. Some of the most common side effects of this medication may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Ive been on Roxicodone 30 mg for 4 years and I take four of them a day plus I also take 30mg oxycontin twice a day. I just moved to Detroit and went to a knew pain dr and he put me on Percocet and Opana which does nothing considering how long I have been on my other pain meds.. Is there a DR out here in Detroit that will keep me on my old meds?!! ## Im in alot of pain. I was givin soma and percocets for it. Now im not. At times i cant turn my neck due to alot of pain and stiffness. Anyone kno of any doctors in detroit or metro detroit that will give these to me?? ## soma forget about it..dea has posted on the web site all about how bad Soma is and dangerious... so for me taking soma as of 2005 and after going to 4 dr's last one pain management..sorry to say forget about soma.... the...

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I have been on oxycontin... in the past but have moved to opana. The withdrawls are unbelievable! Ive been on the opana for approximately 6years...frankly im sick n tired of being sick n tired. Its ruined my life, as well as loosing my children. I want help but being broke and no insurance..I feel im stuck between a rock n a hard place... can anyone recommend any help? It would be greatly appreciated. ## Hello, Mary! How are you? I'm very sorry about what you're going through, but kudos for realizing that you need help. Since you have no insurance and are short money, I'd actually suggest looking into your local Methadone clinics. They get funding to help people like you and are generally much cheaper than Suboxone, which has to be prescribed by a private doctor. And, as thi...

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CREAMYELLOWISH WITH 40 ON ONE SIDE AND E705 ON THE OTHER. I HAVENT SEEN A GENERIC OXYCONTIN 40MG LIKE THIS. THE ONES IV SEEN ARE MORE ORANGE AND SMALLER WITH DIFFERENT NUMBERS ON THEM ## Yes,you have a new version of generic Oxycontin 40mg made by Endo Pharmaceuticals. ## thanks for the info. therte are so maNY new generics. i take 40 twice a day and this pill replaced my other ones. just trying to find out who made it. thanks again ## Yes, this is Oxycodone Controlled Release 40mgs. Not sure how new you could consider these, these generics for Oxycontin have been on the market since March of 2004.

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My father was a chronic pain patient with a spinal tumor who was moved off of Oxycontin and Dilaudid to methadone. Unfortunately, after a long, log battle, he became completely paralyzed and the tumor was in the process of killing him. He asked to be terminally sedated. The doctors put him on a morphine drip, but even after they quadrupled his dose, he was still in pain and awake. Eventually, they got to 4000mg a DAY of IV morphine, and it was ineffective. We did our research, and it showed there is NO conversion rate for methadone to morphine equivalents as there is with every other opioid. In other words, just to duplicate the 30-40mg a day of morphine he was taking would have required anywhere from 240-3000mgs of morphine - forget actually sedating him. They went to something like 40...