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Whats are differences between hydrocodone and oxycodone?
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Similar opiates: Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opiod derived from two of the naturally occuring opiates, Codeine and thebaine. Oxycodone is an opioid medication synthesized from thebaine. It does not contain codeine.
Answered 1/25/2020
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