Question 1

which do patients prefer; oxycontin oc or oxycontin op?

Accepted Answer

Oxycontin: No such things.  There is only Oxycontin which is long acting and oxycodone which is short acting.  This info is for usa patients.

Question 2

had tumor removed from sacrum 14 months ago. pain is so severe since op, i'm regularly on oxycontin. now i'm having loose stool with blood.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Blood in stools warrants further investigations to rule out serious causes. In your case we should be more vigilant given the background history of previous neoplasm.

Question 3

i am taking  oxycodone and oxycontin because yesterday i had knee surgery. is it ok if i smoke marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Can't condone cannab: Oxycontin seems extreme for post-op pain from yesterday as it's typically intended for chronic pain, not acute pain. Given what is currently known about cannabis, it's impossible to condone its use for post-op pain. I suggest that you ask your orthopedic surgeon for other options to control your pain.

Question 4

what is oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

Opioid pain reliever: OxyContin is a long-acting opioid pain reliever with dosing at 8-12 hrs instead of 4-6 hrs like most other opioid meds. It can, unfortunately, be more easily abused than some &amp; was thus the subject of some controversy a few yrs back, but I find it is an excellent medication for those w/ severe or long-term chronic pain.

Question 5

is my oxycontin dose too high?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Hard to say without knowing the dose.

Question 6

how can you acquire oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

Oxycontin: By prescription &amp; under strict supervision by a Pain specialist or surgeon.

Question 7

where can i get some oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

Oxycontin: You can only get Oxycontin from the pharmacy if your doctor has prescribed this for you.
As far as I know it is not an over-the-counter medicine.

Question 8

what is oxycontin prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Moderate to severe pain, post trauma and or for chronic neuromuscular pain.

Question 9

can oxycontin alleviate the pain?

Accepted Answer

Oxycontin: Yes it can - but this really depends on the severity of the pain . I would caution against its use for less than  moderate pain - i would also limit its use in terms of time frame.

Question 10

what is a good way to quit oxycontin?

Accepted Answer

Quit oxycontin: Decrease the dose and frequency of use over time. The best is to gradually get off, make changes every 1-2 weeks until you are totally off.

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