OxyContin

OxyContin (controlled-released oxycodone) is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic and a full (or pure) opioid agonist indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time. OxyContin is inappropriate for short term use or to take as needed. It is available in tablets of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, and 80 mg (the 160 mg tablet has been discontinued).

Oxycodone, the active ingredient in OxyContin is a drug with a risk of misuse, abuse, addiction, dependency, and criminal diversion. It is a schedule II controlled substance in The United States, a schedule I drug in Canada, and a class A drug in The United Kingdom.

In addiction to OxyContin, there are several other drugs with oxycodone including Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen), Percodan (oxycodone/aspirin), and OxyIR (oxycodone). Like OxyContin, these drugs are all highly controlled substances and subject to abuse.

In The United States oxycodone is the second most abused opioid, behind hydrocodone an active ingredient in Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, Norco, and others.

When talking about opioid analgesics, it is important to note that physical dependency, characterized by a withdrawal syndrome if the drug is abruptly stopped or an opioid antagonist like naloxone is administered is NOT addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can include anxiety, agitation, insomnia, pain, hallucinations, rage, self-harm, diarrhea, yawning, depression, suicidal ideation, among others. Long term and/or high dose use of opioids will always cause some level of physical dependency in both licit and illicit users. If the opioids are used for a legitimate medical problem then development of physical dependency is not a problem.

Psychological dependency is a "need" and desire to have the drug, typically associated with cravings. Addiction is a behaviour, it is not physiological thus physical withdrawal is not addiction.

Substance dependence (addiction) is defined as the repeated and maladaptive use of a substance, despite clinically significant impairment or distress due to continued use of the substance. People addicted to opioids, alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other sedative/hypnotics (chloral hydrate, meprobamate, carisoprodol) are also typically physically dependent.

So it is critical to distinguish the physical dependency of legitimate drug use and addiction.

When used appropriately, opioids can save lives and have greatly improved the quality of life of millions. Contrary to popular belief addiction is rare, especially in legitimate users, and the largest indicator of risk is personal and family history of substance abuse.

This only a SUGGESTION. Try searching the internet for "gout". I'm not a doctor, but it's one possibility. You won't have gout if you're skinny and starving... You will probably have a rich diet, probably including daily alcoholic drinks --if you have gout. That's why it's called the rich man's disease. Poor blood circulation can cause this too.

First of all, it doesn't. Opium kind of messes you up, but mostly just makes you feel good and high. Oxy kinda makes you feel good, but mostly messes you up.

Second, that's a terrible assumption since the most active alkaloid in opium is morphine, and oxy is derived from thebaine, another narcotic alkaloid found in opium. Apparently thebaine has stimulatory effects, which might explain why a fair number of people report that they feel energized when they do oxy; although, it might just be that they're addicted and were experience withdrawals, and once they did it, they were no longer experiencing withdrawal and had more energy.

short answer no, Oxycontin will show in high levels as Oxycodone, Dilaudid will show as Dilaudid or Hydromorphone, or in cheaper tests morphine.

No, narcotic pain medications made for humans are too strong for dogs. Your vet will give you some pain medicine for the dog which will be safe for it to take. Do not give your prescription medication to anyone else, including pets, because you do not know what sort of reaction someone else will have to it. Only a doctor can prescribe medicine. .

It's never safe to take heroin....well that's what they say. I found heroin to be quite safe, in any amount, and have absolutely no interaction whatsoever with my hefty prescription regimen. It has enhanced my life in many ways. Dean's list, love life off the charts, and it has opened my eyes to philanthropic pursuits. Obviously those who claim it's addicting have never tried it. All in all, heroin is obviously a wonder drug the pharmaceutical cartel would bad mouth lest they lose their inestimable profits. Is that a needle hanging from my arm? (Why'd my mother leave me?) Gotta go now.

Unfortunately for the person asking this question, the answer is you don't - your

physician does. My guess is that you are asking this question because you have somehow managed to obtain blank prescription forms and plan on writing the prescription all on your own.

Please know this is fraud and you'll get busted about 35-40% of the time.

Remember the arrest of Noelle Bush? The daughter of Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, you know - the Niece of President George W. Bush?? She was arrested for prescription fraud.

FYI - Prescription Fraud is punishable by up to 5 years in prison

no percocet is a pain medication and clonzepam is a benzodiazapie like anxiety medication

OxyContin, Purdue Pharma's controlled-release form of the painkiller oxycodone, usually begins entering the bloodsteam within 15 minutes of ingestion and usually reaches "first sign of relief" level within 30-45 minutes. Peak concentration and effectiveness is reached in approximately 2 hours, and the dose contionues to be effective for 12 hours. (OxyContin is designed for use in a long-term program of relief for chronic pain under medical supervision, and should not be used as an occasional medication.)

Methadone is a synthetic Opioid that is extremely potent and takes a long time to metabolize. It is a different drug that Oxycodone. Methadone is mainly used as a treatment for heroin and other opiate addicts. It can be administered once a day and we keep withdrawal effects from coming on. However, methadone itself is extremely addictive, and the methadone patient will be swapping, lets say, a heroin addiction for a methadone addiction. But methadone can be administered in a controlled and much safer environment.

Oxycodone ER is just Oxycodone extended release or something like Oxycontin. The point of this drug is to release oxycodone continuously over a period of time. The difference between the two drugs is just simple that they are two totally different drugs. They do produce some similar effect, but when you break it down, Methadone is totally different than Oxycodone. Their chemical makeup is very different I believe.

No, you will not find aspirin in Oxycontin unless you are taking the brand names Percodan-Demi, or Percodan. These do contain aspirin.

10mg of methadone is equal to 80 mg of oxycontin

I've read that you can drink about a pint before you get sick... I don't know about death though.

I assume your trying to get high, so that being the case your best bet is to just eat the pill. Snorting or smoking anything will greatly reduce the effectiveness of the drug. If the pill you speak of is blue with an OP on one side, and an 80 on the other, this drug is time release, and you WILL OD if your body is not used to the narcotic. Being that you asked if you can snort it, I assume your body is not tolerant. Be careful, and good luck

More than likely 5-6 days for the urine, but could be up to 10 if you're a chronic user. A blood test will stop showing levels as soon as the drug leaves your bloodstream. Urine is a little more complex, as it tests for metabolites rather than the actual presence of the drugs in your system.

Yes they do, both will show up as opiates in your system. The person administering the test won't know if your on Oxycontin, Hydrocodone or even Heroin. It will just give a positive result for opiates like any opiate drug will. You cannot tell which opiate from a urine test.

You can, but it's typically not recommended since both drugs are chronic pain medications generally prescribed in their timed-release form. Either one or the other is used - OxyContin lasts up to 12 hours, while Fentanyl, generally prescribed as a transdermal patch, can last up to 72 hours. Oral Fentanyl and OxyContin can used, but again it's generally not done unless the Fentanyl is in pill form and short acting. Fentanyl is more likely to be prescribed as the primary chronic pain med with Percocet (which has Oxycodone, the base drug for OxyContin, the time release version) for breakthrough pain.

As long as you're using one as a timed-release drug and the other in short acting form (4-6 hours), it's okay. It's using both together in timed-release versions where problems can arise.

It is perfectly ok to use both, contrary to above. I suffer from chronic pain, and take 20mg Oxycontin 2 times a day, and apply a 75mcg fentanyl patch every 72 hours. I have been on each seperatly and I find several pain "holes". but on both, I can actually function to 95% of my original capabilities.

Actually the above poster is correct. I take 240mg of Oxycontin a day and my dr prescribed 100umg fentanyl to better even out the levels of narcotics I had in my system. Now this just happened to be what worked for me so you should ask your doctor before trying. Fentanyl is some bad mojo if abused.

Benzos like oxazepam, lorazepam, diazepam, etc. each vary, but in general benzodiazepines stay in your blood, and therefore urine, for a long time; anywhere from three weeks to two months, depending on the drug and individual metabolic rate. The Non-benzo alternative to benzos, zopiclone (Immavane?) and zolpidem (Ambien) are pretty effective sleep aids that most places don't test for; even if they do, they are usually out of your blood within 60 - 72 hours after ingestion.

Yes, it is possible. It also can cause shallow breathing. I doses above the recommended levels it can cause breathing to stop and possible death.

Yes, I have been on oxycodone for approx 8 yrs and taking antidepressants also for the entire time. It may take some time to find the right one and correct dosage for you but it definitely is available. Explain to your doctor what is going on and they can get you started on them. Depression is common among people who suffer from chronic pain. Good luck

It's a sort of bright reddish orangey color. It says OC on one side and 60 on the other. Sorry to tell you but purdue pharmacy's do not make a 60mg oxycontin. But roxycodone does have a 60mg oxycodone pill that i can't rmember what it looks like.So if it says OC on one side it will only say 10,20,40,80,160 on the other side.* *Edit from Tjeyw721: Actually, the first answer is correct. Around here, they're called "cherry bombs." I have seen them. They are fairly new. They also come in 30mgs, which are a tannish color, which I've also seen. They are legit, they have 30 on one side and OC on the other. Same with the 60mgs. (60 on one side, OC on the back).

It all depends on your body weight and tolerance. If you've never taken Vicodin before, 5mg orally (taking the pill whole) would probably produce a slight buzz/dizziness. Crushing and snorting the pill would yield stronger and more immediate results.

vicodin is hydrocodone and Oxycontin is oxycodone.