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Need advice on what is the the difference between oxycodone and oxycontin?
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Same drug: Oxycontin lasts 8 to12 hours, oxycodone lasts 3-4 hours.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Duration: Oxycontin is a time release formulation of oxycodone and is indicated only for chronic pain, while oxycodone is an immediate release formulation and can be used for acute pain.
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