Question 1

what side effects of oxycodone are common?

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Narcotic side effect: All narcotics can cause sleepiness, decreases concentration, nausea and constipation. In excess they can slow or stop breathing and cause very low blood pressure. They are also addictive.

Question 2

methodone used with oxycodone side effects?

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Confused: I am confused as to what you are asking.  Both drugs have similar side effects.  They can be used together.

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Question 3

side effects of oxycodone for chronic pain?

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See answer below: Constipation is going to be a big one. Dependence is another. Pain is a common part of life, and taking it away completely with oxycodone lowers the pain threshold which ultimately makes people feel more vulnerable and less tolerant to common, nonpathologic pains and aches. I would be very careful not to use oxycodone for chronic pain as other alternatives are better fitted for this purpose.

Question 4

what are side effects of methadone and oxycodone?

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Many: I personally do not use Methadone as i feel the dangers outweigh any advantage over other opioids.  The most significant side effects are that of breathing suppression and heart electrical conduction problems.  Oxycodone has similar side effects but is much safer.

Question 5

what are the worrisome side effects of oxycodone or oxycontin?

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Worrisome, oxycontin: Constipation, a liking for the medication, the desire to use it more frequently than prescribed. Most regular side effects can be managed, these that I have mentioned are more sinister and insidious.

Question 6

how long can side effects from oxycodone last?

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Oxycodone: Usually about 4-6 hours after the last dose.

Question 7

what are the more serious side effects of oxycodone?

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See answer below: The most serious side effects of oxycodone are respiratory and circulatory depression followed by death.

Question 8

what are the long term side effects of taking oxycodone?

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Addiction, mostly: The major side effects of opioids are constipation (which can be severe), increased sweating, weight gain, edema and hormonal changes, including reduction of testosterone and estrogen levels. These are usually dose related and are rarely seen at low doses, although it is possible. Physical dependency, which almost everyone gets if they take it in reg. Doses long enough, and addiction are issues.

Question 9

what are side effects of oxycodone and how long can they last?

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Oxycodone: Typically, nausea, vomiting, sedation, constipation, difficulty concentrating, - the first three usually last about 4-6 hours. However, there is variability between people.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: side effects of oxycodone?

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See below: In general, the adverse effects that occur with oxycodone are similar with the immediate- and controlled-release products. Adverse effects may be dose-related in opioid naive patients. Patients who are tolerant to the analgesic effect of oxycodone may be tolerant to the dose-related side effects, except constipation.

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