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A member asked:

Is oxycodone stronger than hydrocodone? doctor switched me from oxycodone to hydrocodone. i took the same size dose but i feel like i'm withdrawing.

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes : Oxycodone is about 30% stronger than hydrocodone. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and what to do next. Opiod withdrawal is unpleasant but not dangerous.

Dr Nichol agreed

Answered 11/17/2013

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Slightly more potent: Oxycodone is perhaps 25% more potent than hydrocodone. The slight reduction in dose is very unliky to produce marked abstenence syndrome (withdrawal) symptoms.

Dr Gevirtz agreed

Answered 11/11/2015

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