How Long It Take For Oxycodone Acetaminophen 5 325 To Work

I survived a compression fracture @C5 and then two more medically necessary (surgically induced) fracture/repairs @C5. I walked away after all of that. In 1998 my spinal cord attached to C5 and the repair work has been scratching into the cord ever since. Prescribed Oxycodone Acetaminophen 5-325mg and carefully monitored ever since I am now at 6 pills a day and have held that level for the last 5 years or so. This month my prescription changed to OA 5-3. It is a smaller pill so I am guessing it is 300 mg rather than 325. Is my guess correct? I am in agony from the forced reduction. What else can I take -- in addition to the prescribed oxy -- to compensate for the reduction of the pain med. Something that won't kill me. I tried Tylenol as a substitute but had to give it up once I was...

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Which one works better 5 325 or the K 18 I have chronic back pain for more than 8years & it's getting worse I have herniated discs, scoliosis, sciatica problems I suffer from fibromyalgia, I get pain all over my body they've done everything but all I can see is, me on a wheel chair in the future I just turned 50 but I feel young which one do u recommend ## Hello, Millie! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in so much pain! It really depends on which one works best for you. The tablet with the K 18 marking only contains 5mgs of Oxycodone, while the other couples it with Acetaminophen, which can sometimes augment the action of the opiate in some people. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause ...

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Please help me. I suffer pain all the time from my Fibromyalgia to my disc and back problems. The doctor had me on Percocet10/350 mg and switched me to Oxycodone HCL10 mg. little pink pills that don't work and Morphine Sulf ER 15 mg littleblue pills. I'm getting NO relief. What should I take? I'm at my wits end with pain. Almost no generic pills don't work. What can I do? Please help me!! Thank you ## If your doctor approves it, you may be able to take Acetaminophen/Tylenol with it to help get back some of the prior pain relief that you had, since it potentiates the action of the narcotics. Have you contacted them about the problem, yet? How long have you been taking the new medications? ## i am on lyrica 100mg and ocycodone 10/325 for my fibromyalgia been on it for awhi...

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Is there a difference between Oxycodone 5MG and Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5-325MG for pain relief? ## Hello, Janet! How are you? Oxycodone is stronger, but the since the Hydrocodone is coupled with Acetaminophen, which can augment that action of the Hydrocodone, it may work better for some people. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I need to know about this medicine. I have been taking Oxycodone-APAP 7.5/325 mg (Mallin). Last month the pharmacy changed my brand to Endocet 7.5/325. Does not work as well. Still have pain with the same doseage. I only take 2 a day. Now this month I recieved from the same parmacy 7.5/325 Oxycodon-Acetaminopen (Alvoge). Now I think it has caused me to have heart palpatations and some breathing difficulty. I also caused me to have a headache. My head feels thick in the back. Now all these meds are supposed to be the same but I beg to differ with them. I really dont like taking them but I want something to take the pain away not kill me. I stil have pain with all this. My Dr has decreased the dosage from 3 xs a day to 2 xs a day. But now @ nite I take two extra strength tylonel to get th...

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Percocet 10/325 Curious of which brand is stronger the ones that have M523 on them or the ones that have U17? ## Hello, Cici! How are you? They are both listed as containing 10mgs of Oxycodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen, so it really depends on which one works better for you. Have you tried either one, yet? The FDA classifies this medication as 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.

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Hello. I take 1 pill every 6 hrs and I am still having a lot of pain in my elbows, in my back and hips. Should my Dr. up my dosage? ## Hello, Sharon! How are you? It is entirely up to your doctor. They could make your dosing more frequent, such as every 4 hours, or they could prescribe a higher dose of the Oxycodone by itself, they may also possibly prescribe an entirely different medication. The FDA classifies this medication as 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. How severe is the pain? Have you informed your doctor, yet? ## The hydrocodone and oxycodone generics (what’s left that they DO make) are pure s***! May work a little for 30 mins but is 20% filler...

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Are there oxycodone 15/325? I was shot and the 5/325 or 10mg oxycodone doesn't work. Any suggestions? ## No, the maximum dose available is 10/325mg. Oxycodone itself, without the accompanying Acetaminophen/Tylenol is available in higher doses, though. The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Actually i take oxycodone and they are straight 15.

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which is stronger hydrocodone 7.5/500mg oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325 ## About the same as oxycodone is about 1.5 times stronger than hydrocodone. ## Regarding the analgesic effect, using a dose conversion, they are actually equivalent. Thus, it would really be a matter of finding out which one is more effective for you, since not every medication works for everyone that tries it. Since these are both narcotics, there is a chance that they could be habit forming and you may experience side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. Which has been recommended for you? You can learn more Lortab details here. You can learn more Percocet details here. ## I've been taking hydrocod for chronic pain after a botched surgery, I'm very concerned about my liver ....wh...

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I had a total shoulder replacement and my doctor gave me Percocet to go home with. They immediately took the pain away for about 4-5 hours. Now she has given me Vicodin 5/325 and they are not working, not even 2 at a time. Why don't they work for me but the Percocet does? How do I tell my doctor they are not working without her thinking I just want Percocet? ## just tell your doctor.i'm having the same problem with my new doctor.and start looking for another doctor without telling anyone just in case.your in my prayers ## Percocet contains Acetaminophen and Oxycodone, while this contains a different narcotic, Hydrocodone. Learn more Percocet details here. Learn more Vicodin details here. And not every medication works for everyone that takes it, your doctor is aware of that and ...

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which is stronger oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325 or morphine sulfate ir 30 mg. my doctor switch me and i cant tell the difference neither one is working ## Hi William, I believe your question has already been answered by someone on the site- I will link you to the thread where the reply is. Discuss/Which-Is-Stronger-oxycodone-acetaminophen-10-325-or-morphin-sulfate-ir-30-mg-246586.htm I hope this helps! ## I have taken oxycotton 40's and 80's and s for a long time I was wondering if anybody else was having a pr oblem with the new for me that the OP's seems like since I started taking them I've had nothing but urinary tract infections kidney problems swelling I would like to know if anything else is having these kind of problems and if they work for them as well as the OCS...

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I have been taking oxycodone acetaminophen 10/325 for some time; now my pharmacy has changed to oxycodone hydrochloride. It bothers my stomach and doesn't seem to work as well. What is the difference between the two? ## The second one you've listed just lacks the Acetaminophen, going by what you've said in your post. What is the dose of it? The FDA warns that Oxycodone carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. The Acetaminophen does help it work better, for some people.

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How long would it take for the yellow elliptical shaped endocet 10 mg pill to start working, once you take it ? ## Endocet contains Acetaminophen and Oxycodone and it is a regular formulation medication, so it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to begin entering your blood stream and start working. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, drowsiness and constipation. Learn more Endocet details here. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Can I safely take 5/325mg endocet after having taken Meloxicam 15mg shortly before?

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NOW BEFORE I GO TO THE DOCTOR LATER I WANT TO QUESTION HER BOUT BOTH MEDS I AM NOW TAKING HYDROCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN BUT MY BROTHER IS TAKING CXYCODONE HE SAID IT'S BETTER PLEASE LET ME KNOW ## It really depends on what works for you and only you and your doctor can judge that. Have you had problems with the Hydrocodone? The Oxycodone is stronger, 6.67mgs of it is equal to 10mgs of the Hydrocodone, but if the Hydrocodone works well for you, then there would really be no reason to change your medications. ## had broken my ankel and have 9 pins and a plate was fiven oxycodone/acetaminophen 5-325mg tab is that equivalent to hydrocodone/apap 5 mg/500mg tabs ## HYDROCONE BARELY HELPS A TOOTH ACHE OXYCODONE HELPS REAL PAIN

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I have worked in Hospital Pharmacy for over 15 years, and have NEVER SEEN a 5/325 tablet this small. Makes me wonder..... ## Hello, Matthew! How are you? The size doesn't mean anything, that just depends on the active ingredients and whatever inactive ones the manufacturer chooses to use. However, I can tell you that there is no Oxycodone/Acetaminophen tablet listed in the NIH databases that has only GP on it. Are there any additional letters or numbers on it? The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. ## Found out the nursing home my mom is at was giving the WRONG DRUG.! Not too pleased! Matt Dodson, DD, PhD

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Just wanted to know which one is stronger and by how much? Thanks, ## Hello, Dale! How are you? Technically, neither. However, for some people that Acetaminophen in Percocet can augment the action of the Oxycodone, so it may be more effective and could be the same as them taking 12 or 13mgs of the Oxycodone. But, it doesn't work that way for everyone. The FDA classifies this medication as 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. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm looking for a doctor that will be willing to help me ## Thats the SAME,DRUG. Percocet is the name brand of oxycodone. ## Percocet is the brand name for a combination medication that contain...

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I have been on Oxycodone for the last bunch of years for a work related back injury.I had been receiving the 5 m.g/325 tecs,but last time they refilled my prescription,I was given a smaller APO on one side and 5 with a line underneath it than 325 under that on the other side.They are quite smaller than the Tecs,they don't feel like they are controlling my pain when needed,like the Tecs did.I live in Canada,I just feel like these are a placebo and there trying to get me off the Oxycodones.Are these pills real,I don't receive any relief. ## Have they not helped, at all? Or do they just not provide as much relief as the others did? They contain 5mgs of Oxycodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen. The FDA warns that they carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, su...

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what is the difference beween morphine 15mg and oxycodone 10-325mg ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? For pain relieving efficacy, these doses are roughly equivalent. However, Morphine and Oxycodone are two different narcotics. While both have been proven effective, one sometimes works better for some people than another. Being coupled with the Acetaminophen can also make the Oxycodone work better for some people, so they can take a lower dose of it and still achieve adequate pain relief. The FDA classifies both of these medication as being narcotic analgesics. So they carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've been on Oxycodone 10/325 4xdaily for a cou...

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I have just recently began a pain treatment clinic. I was prescribed hydrocodone 5mg with 325 mg acetaminophen. This is not working for me. What do I need to say to convince my Dr to change to oxycodone? ## How you tell the Dr. you want to change? That you want to change back to your old meds,pain pill. ## Just be honest with your doctor, tell them that the new medication isn't working for you, but you should do so, without asking for a specific replacement medication, let them suggest a solution, and then discuss your options from there. Oxycodone has a tendency to be addictive and is highly abused, which makes many doctors reluctant to prescribe it. It's other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Does anyone else have any advice to...

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I found 4 year old expired oxycodone in my medicine cabinet and I would like to know if its still safe to take? I don't know much about medicine so I'll just write what the label says: OXYCODONE W/APAP 5/325 TAB MCK subsituted for percocet and the pill has a 512 stamped on it? ## If you are asking if it becomes dangerous as it ages, the answer is no. It does not, however, these medications will lose potency over time, so it may no longer work as well as it did when it was new and may have no efficacy left at all. Taking more, to try to relieve pain can be dangerous, since these also contain Acetaminophen and too much of that can be toxic, to the point of being fatal. The wisest idea is to properly dispose of them and see your doctor for a new prescription if you need help with p...

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