OxyContin Information

OxyContin

Currently it is best known as the main active ingredient in a number of oral medications commonly prescribed for the relief of moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone can be combined with inert binders (e.g., OxyContin, Roxicodone, OxyIR); with paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen (e.g., Percocet, Endocet, Tylox, Roxicet); with aspirin (e.g., Percodan, Endodan, Roxiprin); and with ibuprofen (Combunox). Of the oral medications containing oxycodone, OxyContin is notable for its sales, for controversies concerning its patent status and marketing, and for its potentials for hazardous use, harmful use, dependence, and diversion.

What's inside OxyContin

Recent OxyContin Side Effects

Posted by dmc535 10 months ago
I have been taking 15mg of Oxycontin for about year now. I first injured my back about 7yrs ago. At the time i was just taking 5mg Percocets a couple times a day. but it really didn't do much for me. I have tried for as long as i could to not take Oxy, but 10mg of Percocet doesn't do much for you when you have been on them for years. I have the L3-L4,L4-L5an L5-S1 all herniated and degenerated. I have more recently noticed some real changes in my personality. Severe mood swings, i find myself just activated and frustrated all the time. I have really bad sleep habits. hard time getting to sleep and staying a sleep. then when i do i don't want to get out of bed. I just don't feel like myself anymore and i was wondering if anyone else has had the same feelings or experiences. thanks

Posted by lipps about 1 year ago
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Posted by angelakoren over 2 years ago
My husband was on 80mg of Oxycontin 3 times a day and 40 mg twice per sometimes he would take three if the pain was really bad. He had a hierniated disc and tried every drug under the sun. He was on these amount for about a year and half and was well a different person, he dropped down to 80mg on his own ...........he had back surgery and after the surgery really wanted to get off them and be off this awful drugs he suffered withdrawl for about a month and could not drop any more on his own it was too much to bear so he did the methadone maintenace program and got off the oxy you stop the oxy the day you start the methadone, the methadone takes away the craving an need for oxy anyhow he did the methadone maintenace for 3 months he came down in large amounts on his own he started at 15mg and came down from there to 10 and then in singles coming off the methadone was also so brutal and he went through hell with it...........he is now pain free and drug free expect for the occasional anti inflamm he is so so grateful to be off the oxy and able to live a normal life he never wants to touch that drug again. I want all those out there addicted to this drug to know you are not alone and there are groups and doctors that can help you get off this awful drug and live like a human being dependant only on oxygen food and water and not opiates you are sick and need help and my heart goes out to all of you and your families and I hope you can find the strength and courage to do what my husband did.

OxyContin in the News

Remember Back in the Old America, When It Was Just Syringes and ... - Reason Online
I was holding out for higher-than-trace levels of Oxycontin and Darvocet, but no such luck: -Officials in Philadelphia said testing there discovered 56 ...
Mon Mar 10 07:49:56 +0000 2008

5 Coventry Students Taken To Hospital After Ingesting OxyContin - NBC30.com
Five students at Nathan Hale Middle School were taken to the hospital after officials said they ingested OxyContin. OxyContin is a prescribed pain ...
Thu Mar 06 15:24:45 +0000 2008

'Open For Business' signs will come down even without legislative OK - Daily Mail - Charleston
Some of the more prominent bills not to make it out of the Legislature dealt with a federal OxyContin settlement, all-terrain vehicle safety, ...
Mon Mar 10 12:11:03 +0000 2008

OxyContin Chemical Information

oxycodone hydrochloride - The hydrochloride salt of oxycodone, a methylether of oxymorphone and semisynthetic opioid agonist with analgesic and antitussive properties. Oxycodone binds to mu-receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thereby mimicking the effects of endogenous opiates. In addition to analgesia and a depressive effect on the cough center in the medulla, this agent may cause euphoria, anxiolysis, miosis, sedation, physical dependence, constipation, and respiratory depression, depending on dosage and variations in individual metabolism.