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Why would a doctor treating chronic pain switch a patient using prescription oxycontin to fentanyl patch?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not sure: Both of these meds are long acting opioids. If one's pain is well controlled on Oxycontin there would be no reason to switch. If Oxycontin is not adequate the patch can be tried. The patch can be cheaper in that it is generic and Oxycontin is not.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Depends!: It really depends on the effectiveness and side side effects of the medication (oxycontin in the this case). Both medications are considered long acting pain medicine. If Oxycontin caused intolerable side effects (e.g. Nausea/vomiting, sedation), then pain physicians should try other medications (or methods) to maximize effectiveness and minimize side effects.
Answered 10/4/2016
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