OXYCONTIN Reviews (OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.5 (417 Ratings)

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OXYCONTIN  (OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer). Oxycodone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid (narcotic) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. The higher strengths of this drug (more than 40 milligrams per tablet) should be used only if you have been regularly taking moderate to large amounts of an opioid pain medication. These strengths may cause overdose (even death) if taken by a person who has not been regularly taking opioids. Do not use the extended-release form of oxycodone to relieve pain that is mild or that will go away in a few days. This medication is not for occasional ("as needed") use.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Neck Pain Horrible nausea, shakey, dizzy, itchy, trouble breathing, weak, felt dumb, had trouble talking, sleepy, thirsty, and constipated. I only tried 1 because I had a bad neckache and I regret it soooo much. This is the worst thing I have ever taken and I only had 1 low dose pill. It's been 11 hours since I took it and I still feel like I'm gonna puke. I can't believe it's even possible for someone to get addicted. Worst thing ever, don't take it! F 19 1 days
10/22/2007
 5  Chronic Back Pain I had very brief side effects and now none. I have been on this drug for about 8 years, and have great Quality of Life - and none of the side effects, as I take it as prescribed. 1 PM and 1 PM. I also take OxyIR for BreakThruPain. If you are on the CORRECT DOSAGE, YOU WILL NOT GET A "BUZZ" AND YOU WILL HAVE PAIN RELIEF. THERE IS A FINE LINE BETWEEN THE TWO - AND ONE MUST BE HONEST WITH THEMSELVES AND THEIR DOCTORS TO ACHIEVE THIS OPTIMAL RESULT. THERE IS NO GETTING AROUND THIS FACT. YOU WILL KNOW IT WHEN IT'S TIME TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE DOSAGE. IF YOU GET A BUZZ - THE DOSE IS TOO HIGH. IF YOU HAVE NO PAIN RELIEF - THE DOSE IS TOO LOW. FINDING THIS "FINE LINE" BETWEEN THE TWO IS AN ART THAT IS DEVELOPED BY HONESTY, BETWEEN PATIENT AND DOCTOR. This is not a drug for occasional us, recreational use or experimenting. It is meant for LONT-TERM CARE ONLY> Too many people abuse this drug - making it difficult for those of us who rely on it for Quality of Life. I was involved in a car wreck 13 years ago, have undergone 8 surgeries because of the selfishness of a drunk driver on drugs. My life is very restricted - I am able to do very little - no sports anymore, no exercise except non-weight bearing types, and I am almost Homebound now. My spine is disintegrating. There are no discs left, and the veterbrae are fusing at an alarming rate. I have a Neuropathy in my left leg for which I take Neurontin. I am very staisfied with my current meds, and when I switch off for a year or so, it will probably be a Fentanyl Patch. I am not a candidate for an implanted pain device..I have pain at every level - including my neck. Thankfully there is this drug for now, that allows me to have part of my life back. I am under the care of a tea F 65 8 years
10/21/2007
 5  to get high euphoria love snorting it , crushing it with a knife on the counter and licking it off M 22 10 days
10/13/2007
 5  SLE (lupus) MS , OA and RA Slightly drowsy It has helped me tremendously to cope with constant pain. My energy level increases after taking oxy and I can actually function during the day. F 58 4 months
10/1/2007
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 1  Lung cancer Horrible violent vomiting, much worse than the stabbing pain of the cancer. I'll take the pain any day. F 62 2 days
9/30/2007
 4  Severe Lower Back Pain(fusion l5-s1 Aggravated easily/horrible withdrawal if it runs out early This med has worked the best for me. I have been on everything(fentanyl/methadone/vicodin/tylox/codeine/etc.) The extended release is why it helps. I have taken more than prescribed at times for breakthrough and therefore, ran out early. This caused severe withdrawl. I am only on 20mg twice a day, but am going to begin either 40mg twice or 20mg three times. I think I am to the point where I cant live without this drug, that is the downfall. M 23 18 months
9/20/2007
 3  Recreational Hard to pee, itchy, $$$ There is such a thing as recreational drug use. It seems like every 19 year old on this forun got hooked real fast and seems to be in a bad place. It can sneak up on you like that, addiction can. But you can be smart, research what you're doing, and enjoy w/o the negatives, if you GROW UP. M 26 1 days
9/20/2007
 5  MVA which left L5-S1 herniated; Failed fusion at L5-S1 leaves me in range of 9-10, 24/7. Switched to methadone/dilaudid for while and that really f..... me up. Currently, on Lortabs which is like peaing on a nuclear bomb; 80% relief for a few hours. M 53 2 years
8/30/2007
 5  severe bowel adhesions dry mouth, sometimes vague, after half an hour or so of taking I get a "high" feeling I was prescribed by the pain clinic at Brisbane. Before that I was getting pethidene or morphine injections. This is much better as I don't have to keep going to the doctor or a hospital for injections. From reading some of the other ratings this appears to be an American site. In Australia, the doctor has to ring a telephone number in Canberra to get a number to put on the prescription otherwise the chemist won't dispense it. There are no repeats allowed but you get a supply for one month. I was reading that it can cost up to $700. Over here it costs around $11.00 normally but I get it free now because I have reached the limit on my prescriptions. (Up to $200 and the rest of the year is free). It is controlled by the government over here but that is a good thing. F 53 18 months
8/22/2007
 5  4 fun all smack withdrawala hard 2 get more than 20mg F 42 14 days
8/22/2007
 4  Chronic jaw pain- osteomyelitis Sweating, fatigue, depression. As far as the depression, that could be related to being sick and in pain. Overall, it has helped me. I am still taking it, but giving serious consideration to stopping it. I am trying to find information on whether or not this drug can cause the rebound effect on pain. I've heard of people stopping it and their pain going away. Shame on all of your abusers. Get off the stuff. If you are so ashamed and want to stop, there are people out there who will help you. I urge you to get help. There is such a stigma on pain patients that I can't even be honest with family and friends and tell them I take this medication F 37 3 years
8/20/2007
 3  Lupus Weight Loss, Very poor memory. My insurance refused to cover my brand vicodin(severe allergy to the generic fillers) I had no choice but to begin taking oxycontin which insurance will gladly cover as much as I require.My pharmacist told me two companies(Watson&Teva) jumped the patent,ordered to cease manufacturing. Teva is absolute POISON almost killed me,Watson was just fine but no longer available. Taking brand oxy now,insurance must cover brand since the court ruling.Fight for your coverage! I truly hate this drug.True enough pain control has never been better however I am not the same person I was before this drug. I love to study the Bible,since oxy I cannot recall Scripture I have studied for 6 years.I take 40mg 4 times daily,too sedated,beseeched my Doc to reduce to 2-20& 1-40 my original dose.So far completely unable to reduce dose as withdrawal sets in as little as twelve hours.If given the choice to remain on Vicodin that would have been my choice. I wish oxycontin had never entered my body. Insura F 50 1 years
8/8/2007
 5  pleasure fun times,addiction,insomnia,gets rid of lifes problems hillbilly heroin M 17 1 months
8/2/2007
 2  Neck pain Crawling feeling on my scalp It had no effect on my hot, searing pain. F 81 7 days
7/30/2007
 5  Shatterd pelvis and back slight constipation, foggy at first cleared in a week, lasts fairly well and does make pain tolerable, does not take it away. works better than anything else I have tried, really a miracle. First you need to find a chronic pain specialist. I started out at 2 20mg 2 times a day and went to 2 20's at night and a 20 and a 10 in the day, hurts more, head a little more clear. Never experienced the narcotic high described but have felt the withdrawl symptoms. This is not a kids stuff drug, but a serious opiate pain reliever, not killer, my back still hurts no matter what. Inturupts sleep, minor, takes some getting used to before driving and what not. I would love for them to be able to fix my back and not ever take one again, maybe, have to see surgeon again soon. Tried the rest including methadone which while a lot cheaper, made me sick. Makes life and work possible, impossible without. Why anyone would want to take this junk is beyond me, but for those of us that have to it is a great drug. M 53 4 years
7/17/2007
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 5  3 FAILED surgeries fusion of l4-s1 constipation I have had a servere herniated disc l5-s1 had emergency surgery and then had DDD. My doctor said i would have to go into for a fusion some time in my life, started have really bad back pain and was basically bed ridden with permanent nerve damage of my right siatic nerve. this medicine works awesome and it is sad that if your husband knows that you have this medicine that he would take it from me and use it recreationally. He stole many pills from me and know getting a Divorce and he is using that i have had all these surgeries and on all these medicines so he can have my children.... I Don't Think So! but right know i am not using this medicine i was on 40mg 2xaday and 20mg1x at night. I am in a lot of pain and it sucks but my court date is in 2 weeks to get my children permenetally , i have them now. then my dr said we can use it again. It sucks that the judges loook at you like you are a junkie and that you should not have your kids when you have had major back issues and nerve dama F 28 2 years
6/29/2007
 5  fibromyalgia none I tried many mediations, this was the best! The time release is what works well for me. F 43 6 months
6/28/2007
 5  fibromyalgia none I tried many medications, this was the best! The time release is what works well for me. F 43 6 months
6/28/2007
 5  Pain from lung cancer This drug is a godsend. Before taking it I felt like I was being stabbed in the shoulder blades. I had absolutely debilitating pain and this has alleviated most of it - sometimes need Vicodin for breakthrough pain, but less often now. I take 40 mg 3x daily. If taken for legitimate reasons, its a godsend. F 40 7 months
6/22/2007
 5  chronic back and leg pain none I took percecet 10 mg 4 times a day and they helped but gave me massive mindgrains so I switched to oxycotin which I think is a better long term drug. Oxycontin doesnt have a coming down experience you stay feeling good the whole day. The only bad thing about it is getting off it, I just resestly got off it 3 days ago and had very bad withdrawl symptoms even with help of a "junkie" medication. M 27 2 years
6/21/2007

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