Question 1

can you tell me how do 10mg hydrocodone compare to 15mg oxycodone?

Accepted Answer

Stronger: 15 mg of oxycodone will be almost double strength of hydrocodone 10mg. I would avoid making that much of a jump as a physician and your prescribing physician should consider this a fairly large jump. Be careful of extra sedation or respiratory issues, as well as increased constipation. Discuss with your physician to be sure he wanted to increase this much.

Question 2

i've been prescribed 15mg oxycodone to replace the 10mg hydrocodone i was taking. how big of a difference is this?

Accepted Answer

Almost twice: The dose. I would be cautious making this large of a jump in pain medications. I would carefully discuss this with your prescriber. Be aware of increased side effects including sedation, breathing issues and constipation.

Question 3

my dr. replaced my 10mg. hydrocodone with 10mg. oxycodone i have withdraws from hydrocodone i(was on quiet a few years) is this common?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone: Whatever type of "codone" your are on can cause withdraw. It is a problem with the narcotic class of medication.

Question 4

would oxycodone replace hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Med substitution: Yes, the medications can be used interchangeably.

Question 5

could hydrocodone show up as oxycodone?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: Depends on the drug test that you are getting. Often they just all show up as synthetic opioids on routine urine screens.

Question 6

could you mix hydrocodone and oxycodone?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous practice: Opiate medications mixed together increase the risk of opiate overdose, which may be fatal.

Question 7

hydrocodone vs oxycodone, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Everyone's different: They both are very strong and effective pain killers. Oxycodone is a little stronger, but hydrocodone should be strong enough to cover most pain. Some people respond better to hydrocodone and some to oxycodone. It just depends on how much pain relief you experience. Hope that helps!

Question 8

is oxycodone much stronger than hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

Yes by a factor of 4: Yes, oxy is very strong. As a rule of thumb one Percocet equals 4 tylenol (acetaminophen) #3.

Question 9

how are hydrocodone and oxycodone different?

Accepted Answer

Different Molecules: They are different molecules totally.  Generally speaking oxycodone seems to be a more potent opioid than hydrocodone and therefore stronger.

Question 10

can hydrocodone matabolize into oxycodone

Accepted Answer

No: They have different chemical structures.

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