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Oxycontin is the brand name for the drug oxycodone, an opiate pain medication.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Oxyir • Roxicodone • Oxyfast

Generic Drug

Oxycodone

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Sleepiness
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Headache
Confusion
Itching or burning
Nervousness
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Itchy rash
Loss of appetite
Low blood pressure on standing
Loss of strength
Rash
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite

Serious

Low blood pressure
Slow or irregular breathing
Drug problems
Hypersensitivity
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Chronic pain syndrome
Condition

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