Question 1

what is a normal starting dose of roxicodone (oxycodone) for chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

No standard answer: There is no specific starting dose although 5 mg is common. This medication is most intended for short term pain or for breakthrough pain.

Question 2

side effects of oxycodone for chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

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 3

i have been on oxycodone for chronic pain for 3 years. is it safe to be on this medication long term?

Accepted Answer

Oxycodone: Best to treat pain with non addictive meds. Opioids cause dependence,drowsiness,urine retention and constipation.

Alternatives are  muscle relaxants, lyrica, (pregabalin) gabapentin , fish oil, coconut oil, herbals like tumeric, ,Vit D, calcium-deficient persons, magnesium ( in deficient individuals), B12 if deficient, non steroidals,  PT,aqua therapy, kinesiotape. Discuss with doctor/pain doctor.

Question 4

if a person on methadone for chronic pain is also prescribed prn oxycodone,  how long should they wait after taking the methadone to take the oxy?

Accepted Answer

Breakthru : methadone is a powerful analgesic with a long half life. Oxycodone is a short acting powerful pain medicine to be taken in your case only during a breakthru pain crisis and certainly not  by the clock. Both medicines can cause side effects and even death.  I prescribe this regimen for intractable chronic pain only and monitor for its helpfulness and safety

Question 5

i have chronic pain and take oxycodone 15mg q6. i am concerned about the possibility of becoming physiologically (not psychologically) addicted. what are some warning signs to look out for to make sure that doesn't happen?

Accepted Answer

2 main signs:: The warning signs to look for would be needing escalating doses of the oxycodone in order to maintain the same level of pain control. 
You might also notice increased sensitivity to pain, as my colleague pointed out, meaning that you have more issues with being hypersensitive to pain. 
Generally, after 1-2 month of regular use of opioids it's likely to develop physiologic dependence.

Question 6

is methadone better than oxycodone for chronic pain relief?

Accepted Answer

There is no answer: Concerning the pharmacologic treatment of pain, there really is not "better than" or "as good as". Both drugs are opioids and work by "binding" to opioid receptors in the brain.  I do not personally use Methadone as it has a very high potential for adverse problems thus a low safety profile. Some opioid receptor binders are more affective than others in some individuals.

Question 7

which is a better pain killer for chronic pain: oxycodone or methadone?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Long term use of narcotics carries considerable risk. Of the two, methadone carries the greater risk.

Question 8

i'm a chronic pain patient and i would like to know if i take robetussin with oxycodone i take oxycodone for my chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

: If you are talking about taking plain Robitussin (not with codeine in it), then there is no interaction taking it with your chronic oxycodone dose. If you have further questions, you can ask your pharmacist for advice about what medications are safe to take with your chronic medications. Best of luck to you!

Question 9

is it safe to take half a 5mg of oxycodone daily if someone has chronic pain? are there safer non addictive things i can try

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you are not being prescribed the oxycodone by your physician, it is not recommended. There are many other safer alternatives as opioid usage for chronic pain is a health crisis in our country and many people are getting addicted with severe consequences.  Topical medications yoga tai chi and acupuncture have all been shown to benefit chronic pain.

Question 10

how do i get oxycodone out of my system? i see a pain specialist on the 9th but have been taking the 10's once a day to ease my chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

Water, water, water: Oxycodone has a fairly short half life meaning that it reduces by 50% every 8-12 hours.  If you're taking it only once per day, you could stop for about 4-5 days, and, depending upon your specific metabolic rate for that agent, you would be negative on a drug screen at say 6 days out.  The more water you drink the more you flush your system.  .....Could speed that process up.

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I have been on oxycodone for chronic pain for 3 years. is it safe to be on this medication long term?

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If a person on methadone for chronic pain is also prescribed prn oxycodone, how long should they wait after taking the methadone to take the oxy?

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I have chronic pain and take oxycodone 15mg q6. i am concerned about the possibility of becoming physiologically (not psychologically) addicted. what are some warning signs to look out for to make sure that doesn't happen?

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Is methadone better than oxycodone for chronic pain relief?

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Which is a better pain killer for chronic pain: oxycodone or methadone?

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I'm a chronic pain patient and i would like to know if i take robetussin with oxycodone i take oxycodone for my chronic pain?

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Is it safe to take half a 5mg of oxycodone daily if someone has chronic pain? are there safer non addictive things i can try

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How do i get oxycodone out of my system? i see a pain specialist on the 9th but have been taking the 10's once a day to ease my chronic pain.

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