yes i was wondering if i could break a 10 mg tab of oxycodone in half even though there is not line on it to do so ! thanks so much for your help !

Question

I developed a nightly cough a couple years ago. I am a smoker. I have been prescribed cough syrup. Could I take 30mg Oxycodone instead? thank you

Answer 1

Yes you can: But be aware that it is not a good idea to be using tramadol (ultram) and oxycodone near each other, because the tramadol may actually antagonize the effects of the oxycodone. Oxycodone comes in 5, 10, 20 and 30 mg immediate release strengths, and these can be cut - preferably with a pill cutter. The continuous release forms (oxycontin and generic equivalents) cannot and shouldn't be cut/crushed.

Answer 2

2 days: Oxycodone has a half life of about 4-5 hours so it is essentially gone within 36-48 hours of the last use of a short acting oxycodone preparation and perhaps 12 hours later after Oxycontin use. Withdrawal will take significantly longer to resolve.Peaking in 2-3 days. The urine tox should be negative in 4-5 days.

Answer 3

Variable: 96 hours would be a upper limit.

Answer 4

Confusing?: You need to re-ask your question. Do you mean how often should it be taken? (every 4-6 hours). How much should you take at a time? (exactly the amount your doctor prescribes).

Answer 5

Roxicodone (oxycodone): Roxicodone is a brand name for a short acting potent form of oxycodone like Percocet or endocet, which have tylenol (acetaminophen) if there is a "cet" on the end of it. It is used for acute pain and is very effective for short term use, but is very addictive and has a high abuse and diversion potential in improper cases, it should be used with caution for severe acute pain in adults without contraindicaitons.

Answer 6

Acute pain: Itspainters only indication is moderate to severe acute pain.

Answer 7

Oxycodone: It is a pain killer with high abuse potential as stated

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

More insufflation?: And then more insufflation and then more and then possible finding a faster route such as smoking it or IV injection. And then needing more money to do more oxycodone, then realizing heroin is cheaper, then doing more heroin then losing family and friends and all self worth. Will this happen to everyone who does this no it won't. Is it what i see everyday? Absolutely.

Answer 10

Addiction: Oxycodone is a potent pain medication. It is not designed for insufflation. If you try to insufflate oxycodone to get special effect, you might be addicting to opiate. Please seek help from an addictionologist.

yes i was wondering if i could break a 10 mg tab of oxycodone in half even though there is not line on it to do so ! thanks so much for your help !

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