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The only difference is the potency of the drug - Oxycodone is a stronger opiate than Hydrocodone is. For a pain patient, the decision to move to a stronger drug is usually based on the lower strength drug not being able to do the job in current doses, or if the patient has to take more to deal with the pain. Fewer doses of a drug to deal with a problem is always more preferable to having increase the dose of one that isn't working as well.
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∙ 10y agoOxycodone (Percocet) is a different chemical compound and is much stronger than hydrocodone.
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What are the differences between Vicodin and percocet?
vicodin contains hydrocodone, percocet contains oxycodone. hydrocodone is weaker than oxycodone.
How close is the molecuar structure of hydrocodone and oxycodone?
The two are very close. Oxycodone differs in that is has a hydroxyl group at Carbon 14 (hydrogen/oxygen rather than just hydrogen), hence the name "Oxy" in Oxycodone. Of the 2, Oxycodone is the more potent, being 15-20 times stronger than Codeine; Hydrocodone, by comparison, is only 6 times as strong.
Is hydrocodone ES stronger than oxycodone 5?
no
Is hydrocodone harmful to your body rather than percocet's?
hydrocodone is weaker then oxycodone(active narcotic in percocet) But it is no more harmful. It is the apap that the mix with the tabs that is liver toxic in higher doses
What is stronger Lortab Oxycontin or vicodin?
Lortab is the brand name for hydrocodone and acetaminophen (tylenol). Hydrocodone is not the same as oxycodone and oxycodone is much stronger than hydrocodone. Oxycodone drugs include OxyContin, Percocet, etc. So a simple answer, oxycodone is stronger.
What is stronger Vicodin or Oxycontin?
Lortab and Vicodin are both forms of hydrocodone. Oxycontin is the controlled-release form of oxycodone. Oxycodone is stronger than hydrocodone.
Is a hydrocodone a perkiest?
Hydrocodone is not percocet. Percocet is a combination oxycodone and acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is the active ingredient in brand name Vicodin, which also has acetaminophen in it. The difference is that oxycodone is a little more potent than hydrocodone, but both are very effective for treatment of pain.
Is a roxie the same as a hydroconde?
Assuming you meant hydrocodone the answer is no. Roxy is oxycodone, ie. percocet, percodan, oxycontin. Hydrocodone, ie. Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, Norco. Oxycodone is a scedule 2 narcotic. Hydrocodone is a schedule 3. Oxycodone is more potent than Hydrocodone and is a "true opiate" because when metabolized it turns into morphine.
What is the difference between oxycodone and vicotine?
Vicodin* is a brand name for hydrocodone, which is different than oxycodone. The two are quite similar as they are both derived from codeine. Oxycodone however is about 50% stronger than hydrocodone (vicodin).
Is Oxycodone in the same family as Hydrocodone?
Yes and no. Both are narcotics for relieving pain. However, Oxycodone has a higher potency than Hydrocodone. Oxycodone is found in Hydrocodone, yet Hydrocodone is cut with acetominophen (tylenol) as well. Oxycodone alone is stronger than Hydrocodone, and in a perscription is generally a higher dose. for example, a usual perscription strength of hydrocodone is 7.5/650. this means that there is 7.5mg of oxycodone, and 650mg of acetominophen. Oxycodone perscriptions will have a single number, say 30mg. this means the tablet is simply 30mg of oxycodone. If you're a patient who needs the pills for pain relief, keep them locked up. If you're a recreational user, be careful and dont take your parents pills.
Can you take oxycodone if allergic to hydrocodone -?
Each opiate is different. Sometimes people take hydrocodone and they get sick to their stomach, but they don't when it comes to oxycodone. and vice-versa. It always depends from individual to indiviual. Oxycodone is more potent than than hydrocdone, but they're are people out there that don't get as many side-effects from hydrocodone. So, as I said before, it all depends on the person.
Which is stronger hydrocodone 750mg or oxycodone 350mg?
The Hydrocodone M357 tablet is a 5/500. The Oxycodone 512 tablet is a 5/325. Oxycodone is a stronger painkiller than Hydrocodone. Not only is the Oxycodone tablet stronger, but it would also be better for your liver since it contains less Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
