Did They Replace All The Original Oxycontin With This New Crush Resistant Formula? (Page 4)

I heard that all the pharmacy replaced all the original oxycontin (OC) with this new formula that prevents anyone from crushing it. The new pills says OP on the one side instead of it saying OC. And if you still can get the original oxycontin (OC) do you now need to request it from your doctor so he can write you a prescription for the original oxycontin (the pill that says OC on one side instead of it saying OP

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I had pain I was on the old s***. it's awesome for pain. well the new s*** works great. after a few weeks pain is more tolerated. it's not for recreational use.

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Don't know if anyone is still posting on this thread any longer, but I stumbled onto this thread when doing research on yet another new medication (which would be the oxycontin op you all have been discussing here). I am now up to 21 different prescriptions that I have to set alarms for multiple times a day to alert me when to take certain Meds, when I need to eat in order to take specific ones with food, and also alarms to indicate when I need to stop eating so I can take Meds after 2 hours of not eating. I AM ONLY 26 YEARS OLD!!! I wouldn't wish this lifestyle on anyone (even my worst enemy) I get overly excited when my doctor tells me that I am able to discontinue medications that I no longer need. Because of my knowledge and experience in the healthcare field I always research any and all new medications 100% as well as any diagnostic results performed so that I know exactly what everything means. It's the best thing anyone can do for themselves because it makes it easier to communicate and ask your doctor all the right questions. doctors are people too and can make mistakes or over look things just like anybody else. Not only that but it's extremely important to be able to educate others on your condition especially family. This can make all the difference ensuring that you receive the best possible support from friends and family. I would not probably be here right now if it wasn't for the support that I receive from my family. Unlike most of you who have tried both the oc and op pain medications and can give your opinions based on personal experience. I am new to the extended release oxycontin after exhausting all other long lasting pain medication due to reactions or bad side effects, but I was on the instant short acting oxycodone for about 2 years and based on that I can say that I got better pain relief from the 15 mg oxycodone ir than what I have been experiencing with the 20mg 12 hour er.

My problem was that the short acting medication didn't last long enough and I hated having to take so many and needing to have them with me everywhere. Especially after I had them stolen out of my purse at one time, I was desperate for something I could take at a scheduled time less times a day so I could leave them in my safe with the rest of my medications. I honestly don't understand what abusers get from this medication. I assume it's different for those that really need it for the reasons it was intended. To go along with what you all have said regarding those couple of i****s and there unwelcome comments. I agree 100% because if in fact they were really reading what you all were saying they would have realized that what they had to say had no business being apart of those conversations. I believe that they are getting paid by the company to do what they are doing. The concept really is not that far fetched, and many companies everywhere do pay people to promote there products (right or wrong) and I'm sure they also work to discredit certain issues similar to this to work in their favor. Hell they have a company that creates a Facebook page for small business owners and for a small fee every month they have people post favorable comments to your page that are not real to make you look like something more, and then sends notifications and invites to as many people as they can surrounding your location. Our country is made up of lies and greed and people who take so much for granted. I'd like to see what their disposition would be like having to go through some of what we have. I can honestly say that it's given me a completely new perspective and greater appreciation on life going through my experience.

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I have been on oxycoton for 18 years and i am a chronic pain patient. most of my life i take oxycoton 80s and have been for years. the cost of my oxys at safeway are 1,758 dollars. anyone who doesnt beileve this please call safeway yourself. are there coupons to help me or will the company who makes them help with the cost? oh by the way that cost was for 84 pills. you are so right. i hurt more now then i did while i had the real oxys. i have never sold my pills and i never will cause i need them so badly. thanks for listening to me nama (grandma)

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I have multiple sclerosis and battle cancer and they work just fine for me.. You know damn well if you abuse them and you're not admitting it. So cry me a river.

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The evaluations were done with a control group of 7 white mice with stomach ulcers. Six of the mice reported no pain except for the tippy tip of their tail, the last mouse was kicked from the program. Go figure o.O

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Hello I've been on 80 mg OxyContin for about 3 years had stomach problems. Then my ex mother in law taught me about ALOE VERA wild berry flavored drink.It fix my tummy problems in 2 days. I drink a cup once or twice a week. Or as needed.walmart and most drug stores carry it.And every night I take 2 senna before bed to help me pop every morning after a cup of coffee.ive had 2 FAILED back fusions that blew out the next 6 top disc. I know the aloe Vera drink is the greatest tummy fix ever. God luck and Gods Speed

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I'm currently still on oxycontin an oxycodone an the new formula op does not work well at all the oc did great but I think the wax has alot to do with not working an it messes up my stomach an the old formula never did but after the stock ran out at all the pharmacy's they went from oc to op hope this helps anyone out more than likely if anyone does come up with say real oc they are probably fake an could be poison if not bought at your local pharmacy

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Yes they didn't make it for druggies. They made it for people who are in need of real bad pain relief. And new ones are made to last up to 8 hours, instead of working right away and they fade off in a hour or two. Gods speed

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Finally, someone gets it! Thank you. The only way to make them feel "ourpain" is to break their bank accounts. Sorry, but its true. Not enough Americans stick together anymore. We stick together, we will always win. But they know we won't. Sad. I'll stick. Will you?

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Yes all stores have replaced them all its a new law that started in the beginning of the year.The people that make it had till the 6 months to comply.

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I have been using oxycontin for several years. retired and several severe health problems. Last year while using the time release I would start having hiccups. These could last up to 3 days. I was changed to oxymorphone January and the hiccups would develop into spasms and I would actually stop breathing. Several trips to emergency room. Everything would be gone by the time I would be examined. Reverted back to oxycontin time release 20 in October. This is still happening. I only take this drug as prescribed orally. Symptoms usually start with regurd, then hiccups then spasms. I do not pass out but the length of time I cannot breath is rather scary. I have cut down on usage and the symptoms go away but the pain returns. Has anyone else had this experience?

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Just tell the pharmacy you want non generic. I am prescribed xanax 2 milligrams 3 times a day and I always wondered why 90 of them only cost me $28 where non generic costs over 500. I sent a generic to a lab to get tested and it came back with less than one milligram of alprazolam. A lot of people don't know but some of these companies have labs overseas and even though it's FDA approved India agreed but the FDA can comment as their meds while being manufactured upon a minimum 24 hours notice pretty much saying 400 to go soon so let us know what we can make. I never buy generic. My friend owns a pharmacy, 10 actually and he told Me and Eric they only have to carry 85% of the medication. The price difference to me was a dead giveaway.

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Started taking 40 mg Oxymorphone last month, 4 a day 20 mg oxycodone, took 60 mg oxycontin for past 5 to 6 years, noticed difference in oxycontin about November of 2015. Only thing comparable is Opana (Oxymorphone). biggest problems are stomach pain and headache. Received more pain relief from old Oxycontin, not so much on new. Best thing is price difference, went from paying $80.00 a month to $20.00 a month. Price increased drastically in January 2016 for Oxycontin. Thank goodness for insurance. May have to pay more for Oxycontin, more money for less pain relief. Wanted to thank Keith for voicing what myself and others also think. If more Dr.s would call for random pill counts, abusers would be kicked to the curb where they belong, instead it makes it hard for actual people with pain issues to get help to manage their pain so we can function daily. I suffer from spinal degeneration, fractured spinal cord from a major car accident and Lupus. Real pain suffers will manage medication to control pain level. True addicts will take until gone to feel high, in my opinion is wasteful and ignorant.

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Get off this Forum Junkie. "High Times" is more suitable to explain how to Abuse Drugs.

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I've been taking Oxycontin on and off for probably 10 to 12 years. Changed to Fentanyl patch for a while. I've been on the same dosage of Oxy for 9 years. Toward the beginning, they offered a generic Oxycontin. My excitement was cut short because the generic was only offered for a couple of months ...NO EXPLANATION. I've read about the doctors wanting out, but, so far, I've had no problem getting it. The pharmacies are another obstacle. I have to call one week ahead to remind them to order for me. If I don't, they seem to "forget" and that delays the rx for a whole week. Getting ready to go on Medicare so these prices need to be affordable for retirees. It's hell to be sick/in pain. I have Avascular Neurosis from steroid damage to my bones 40+ years ago. They are slowly dying. I think stem cells will be the answer for many of us, but that will be another discussion topic. Good luck to all!

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Hav u tried methadone. Use to do ocs 40 t 80 mg. With morphine 60s 3 times a day. Morphine did not work at all. For me methadone worked best for pain. Only thing with me liked methadone to much it became a problem. With 40 yrs exp. Hav foundmethadone works best for pain.long lasting also unlike ocs oxycodone. Good luck

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Re: Keith (# 3)

Believe me we make 2.5 billion on Oxycontin every year and have been testing the new formula for over 4 years now. We are going to implement this with the XR Morphine as well. Unlike the news outlets makes the company out to be we have been working on an abuse deterrent formula for years now. The crazy thing is that everyone is doing "roxi's" (the generic's) but Purdue Pharma gets all the bad media even though addicts say they have not even seen an old formulation OC in years. Hope this helps. Do not abuse medication.

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Re: wtarin1 (# 4)

Opana 40mg is better than Oxycontin 80 mg. The Opana is a Oxycontin and morphine mix I would consider talking to your doctor first and start with the Opana 20 mg first

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

The original oc not only took care of the pain but it brought you back from the dead, increased your motivation and indeed created
A miracle of sorts giving you your life back. Especially in older people. The new pill is morphine based like so many others and is worthless. They dont care about what thay have done because their true purposes are different than advertised. What a loss.

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Re: Vito (# 5)

Perhaps if enough people join the class action suit, the manufacturers will see their efforts to save abusers are only doing damage to patients truly in pain.

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