Difference Between Opana And Oxycontin (Page 2)
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I have MS and need pain relief. I don't like the stigma oxycontin has to it. I simply don't find it helpful. Is Opana a good substitute? I take 5 mg of oxycodone for breakthrough pain but sometimes it is not enough. If I don't deal with the pain appropriately I get sicker and more fatigue. I am not familiar with narcotics at all. I will admit a fear of them. Any answers please.

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I'm going to add my voice to others' here. I am currently on Oxycontin 80mg time released, twice a day. The pain I have is due to almost 2 decades of advancement in my muscular-neuro diseases. Yes, more than one. More than two! I have used Opana40 ER, twice a day, in the near past, as well as other opiates. So far the absolute best time released opiate has been Kadian. The name brand caps. Not a generic! But I lost my funds for that very expensive med. As for Oxycontin and Opana, Oxycontin wins hands down for pain relief. As for getting a 'buzz', I never have! Because my body is in so much pain, it doesn't feel the high, but does feel a lot less pain. I have not noticed any difference in my sleep, which has been bad for a very long time, or in my eyes, tiredness, etc. I would like to point out however, that these 'side effects' are also associated with other conditions that I have. So, maybe I'm not able to tell the difference. I do know how to tell if I have a buzz though. I am 55 after all, I have had 'experiences' and do know the difference. Although these experiences happen as a youth: I still remember them. You people out there who are abusing these drugs are harming yourself and US, by making it so hard for us to get the drugs for the PAIN we have! Abusing drugs is STUPID!

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all u ppl that r sayn use only when u only have a prsriciption r rite but u ppl abusing it an being prscribed it to r no better

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I am also an MS sufferer and I have 14 disc herniations, spinal arthritis, spinal narrowing and 3 bone fragments floating in my spine. I was taking Methadone for the last year with good success but thanks to these drug heads looking to buy a thrill, I am being weaned off it in 2 months. I went from crying daily to finally being able to get out of bed and because these idiots chew it and take it with other things I can no longer get it. I was just prescribed Opana ER, 30mg and go back for an adjustment in 30 days (less if it gets unbearable). I am so tired of doctors seeing my chart and thinking I'm a pill popper. I carry copies of my spinal and brain MRIs around just to prove that I'm not "seeking". I've had doctors read them and with a look of shock ask me how I can still walk. Good luck to you I hope this new medicine works for all of us, BUZZ NOT REQUIRED! Just a little pain relief so I can sit down to dinner with my folks once a week.

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I totally agree with you. I have I.C. and am struggling every day with pain,and it's very hard to find a Dr. that will help because of the addicts who abuse

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Thank you so much!! I just got put on this med for bone marrow issues..nd like you said some of us need real advice as we don't know about all these pills they keep talking about. Thanks for being so caring to those of us that are looking for honesty about pain
management..not getting a buzz!!

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Oxycontin Is A Opiate?......

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You guys getting out here buying this opana that is not prescribed for you and thinking you are not getting a "buzz" because you aren't getting the "sleepy affect" then turning around and mixing it with xanax and alcohol and God knows what else is why you are ending up in our ER's overdosing and DEAD!!! Wake up people! If a medication is NOT prescribed for you then you should not be taking it...you might not wake up one day!! And for what? A "buzz"? Is it really worth it?

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MS: Sheryl, I am sorry to hear of your suffering. I have a dear friend with MS, and she's started taking something called LDN, low dose naltrexone. I took it for a few months for my fibromyalgia and it made a tremendous difference in my pain, except for my arthritic pain which now seems to have flared and is why I am taking the Opana ER. The LDN websites have alot of info regarding the use of this medication and amazing stories of patients with MS who've done 180 degree turn arounds. Never hurts to look! Best of luck to you in your search for relief. God bless!

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Thank you Sarah!!! As someone with Psoriatic Arthritis & fibromyalgia for almost 20 years, it absolutely disgusts me to hear these idiots comparing the quality of the "buzz" for different pain meds. My ankylosing spondylitis has been flaring lately, making it impossible for me to sit to stand. My doctor started me on Opana ER, 10 mg, 1 every 12 hours, and I can not believe the difference it has made in my pain. I am not pain free, but I never will be. The only problem I've had is breakthrough pain, so I will go back this week for an adjustment. But other than that, after being on pretty much everything for pain relief, this stuff is great. After 2 days I just noticed a great diminishment of my pain, without being sleepy or "high". I have a 4 year old, and if it's going to impair me in anyway I am not going to take it. So thank you Sarah for speaking up for chronic pain patients looking for relief. Thank you to all the drug-seekers for your advice on what to take for a "buzz"; I now know what not to take. Truly it is people like you who make it impossible for chronic pain patients to be treated with respect for trying to gain relief and function.

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frank, u are right about both issues. i talk to the pharm. company they said it is the same as oc was, but i like you the op does not work as well. thanks for the post.

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yes you are right about these drug user just for fun. i am in so much pain everday. drugging can get what ever they like. i have a spine diease. plus surg. on top of it. i is hard from day to day. what about you?

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i am person with corinic pain. i have had 4 back surg. 4 neck surg. i am on op at this time but it is not stopping or helping any of my pain. i have almost tryed ever thing. there has got to be something out there to use so i can live a half live. anyone have help for me?

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it's because of people like like all of you that us real pain sufferers like us can't get the help we need.We are not looking for a buzz we're looking for true pain relief.when i was on oxycontin 80s i truely had the relief i was hoping for and then they went and changed the formulation and now i'm right back where i started.Thanks to all you drug addicts out there.

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I'm.so happy someone spoke up to those fools looking for a buzz. I was on oxycontin 60 mg for rsd I was doing well on them. Then they reformulated it and it stopped working right away. Over last few months been trying to get someone to listen even reported to FDA. My last appt they offered to up my oxycontin to 80 mg I said why bother they r all reformulated so every time my pain went up so did my BP to point they wanted to give drug for that. Finally six mo later I get opana er 40 mg take two twice a day I asked why so much she said they r not as strong so I agreed tons two wk trial. It takes some pain away but not long enough. Now when I go back next wk I don't know what to say or ask for. Neway that's What doc told me. Hope it helps. It does make u sleepy but that foes away when body ajuusts to it. And the new oxycontin labeled op has narcan also. Stop using them for pleasure so all of us pain get treatment right away And w right meds instead of doc having to get to know u better before helping us. So go on ur way And don't give advice on meds when u don't have a clue as to what u say. Thank God those of us in real pain not looking for a buzz that read ur posts w no medical knowledge just junky knowledge. Know better than to listen to u. Drs have rules to follow - one is take pain seriously and treat it. Best wishes u get right meds its trial and error. We have to try everything out there till we find what. We all react differently than another. So opana er may work for u and oxycontin for someone else.

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Agree! Thank you for so nicely kicking the moron's butt!
Hope he runs away somewhere and wets his pants!

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I agree with u Sarah those idoits that r in it for the buzz needs to grow up and get with the program they make people like u and i and others find it hard to get meds from doc. that really need it. God Bless us all!!!

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Most of the people who have responded to this post seem to think that the "buzz" is important. When you're trying to treat real pain the "buzz" is the last thing on the patients mind. Only a junkie would worry about such things. This site is for people with REAL medical issues. They are simply looking for good advice that may make their quality of life a bit better.

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The first post was from a person who is suffering from MS! They are not looking for a buzz!! You should seriously think about changing your little nickname....it's not cute.....pill-popping idiots like you are making it SO difficult for the REAL patients to get the treatment they need. Try walking in the shoes of a person that suffers from MS.....to all the junkies on this site: GO AWAY. there are REAL people on here with REAL problems and they don't need to see your stupid little comments about getting high and what pills are stronger and how to shoot them up.....grow up and get help. You never know, you could be the one suffering from MS one day....

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Opana er will stop your pain but oxycontin will make you feel better. Opana er will only make you sleepy with no high whatsoever. It contains Narcan which reverses the opiate effect. This means you cant get a high off of it like you ca oxycontin. Opana er will make you bad sleepy. Thats all i wanted to do is sleep all the time on opana er. Thats why i had my doc change me to oxycontin.

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Opana has the side affects simalar to morphine, the tiredness, the bad sleep. To me, it is just another expensive pill. Oxicodone is the best because it relives the pain, but does not make one real drowsy. stay away from ALL opiats if you can. The rtoad back is slim, not many make it.

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