Can Oxycontin cause pain

Answer 1

In a way, yes. If you have a psychological or physical addiction to the narcotic your mind can CREATE pain in an effort to get the narcotic. Also, your pain can seem worse after or between doses of medicine....it's called blowback or rebound pain.

Answer 2

Yes, Headaches are indeed a possible side effect of taking oxycontin.

Below is a list of the more common side-effects of oxycontin:

- headaches

- nausea

- vomiting

- constipation

- loss of appetite

- dizziness

- tired feeling

- dry mouth

- sweating

- itching

There are also some other moderate side effects that are less likely to occur, but you should be aware of them:

- shallow breathing, slow heartbeat

- seizure (convulsions)

- cold, clammy skin

- confusion

- severe weakness or dizziness

- feeling light-headed, fainting

Finally, there are some severe side-effects, if you experience any of these you should get medical attention (call your doctor asap):

- hives

- difficulty breathing

- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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