You have developed a tolerance to oxycodone whats next?

Answer 1

Oh, absolutely. They say that if you're going to be on oxycodone for more than a month, you must speak to a doctor about how to adjust your dose, or perhaps switch to another medication. If you'll only need it for a few weeks, or for a short-ish post-op situation, there shouldn't be as much of an issue with tolerance. I have chronic pain (RSD, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis). I was treated well by about 20 mg a day (starting October 2007), but as time wore on, I've needed more and more. Recently I was switched to 60 mg a day of oxycodone -- that was about three months ago -- and just today I had to be switched to MS Contin because there's almost no end to the tolerance. I guess it's a juggling act for chronic pain sufferers -- good luck to you. :)

Answer 2

Of course you can overdose on Oxycodone! just like any other drug. The way you would overdose on Oxycodone is if you take way to much mg and your body weight can't handle it. Dangers of overdosing consist of respiratory depression or falling asleep and not waking up.

Answer 3

Although Oxycodone is a powerful pain relieving drug, it is often combined with muscle relaxants such as Flexeril and Soma. Muscle relaxers can combat muscle spasms which can sometimes be more painful than the actual pain itself depending on the injury.

More powerful drugs though can include Oxymorphone, Hydromorphone, and Fentanyl. Morphine could also be prescribed but would require a larger dose per mg than Oxycodone.

Answer 4

yes.