OxyContin

oxycontin is detectable in urine tests for about 5 to 7 days maximum, in blood tests for 14 to 16 hours max. but a lot of it depends on how hard you try to flush your system and how much body fat you have.

You can always ask your doctor for Suboxone, which is a withdrawal easement drug. However, since I deal with them daily as a longtime opiate patient, I use other methods when needed.

Your best option is to reduce your current dependency level to one that doesn't give you withdrawals. OxyContin has a steep drop-off when it wears off - when I used to take it I literally had to take a couple of Percocet to boost my opiate level a bit and then lay down for an hour until the OxyContin got my level back up again. The easiest way to deal with the short term drop-off withdrawals is to either use an acute drug like Percocet or Vicodin, or note the effective hourly time of effectiveness you get from the OxyContin, and then take it an hour prior to when it wears off so you don't experience any withdrawal.

If you're having withdrawals because your dependency level is higher than your dosages, then you need to lower your level to the point where you're comfortable again. You can do this by what I call Incremental Dosage Reduction. I've had to do it several times over the past 11 years, as I've had to significantly increase my opiate level, and then drop them back down again afterward.

This is the text of a procedure I did for Ehow a while back that explains how to do it. Keep in mind that OxyContin is a chronic pain drug like Duragesic when reading this - it just doesn't last as long, nor is it as strong.

When starting this, it's always best if you can begin on a long weekend or during a holiday. If you can take time off, it's even better. There will be times where it's desirable to sedate yourself. If you have no prescription drugs that will do that, Valerian Root may help.

The time it takes to accomplish, and the overall difficulty of opiate Incremental Dose Reduction (IDR - my term) for each person depends on a number of different factors - the person's tolerance to the opiate, the strength of the opiate taken, how long it's been used, how big the patient is, length of dependency, dealing with withdrawals, etc. All are factors in lowering your dosage intake of any opiate or opiate analgesic.

All opiates are Controlled Substances, classed under 1 of 5 DEA Schedules, with Schedule 1 being illegal drugs (Heroin, Cocaine, etc.) Schedule 2 being Morphine, Oxycodone, and others of similar strength; Schedule 3 contains Vicodin (Hydrocodone), Schedule 4 has drugs like Darvon/Darvocet, and Schedule 5 contains analgesic syrups and suspensions with small amounts of Codeine and the like. The most common prescription drugs are from Schedules 2 & 3 for moderate to severe pain - patients using these drugs normally have pain that is chronic (long lasting), and is the reason dependency is common this group. Some, like myself, will be required to use them for the rest of their lives. Schedule 4 drugs are for mild pain, and the potential for dependency, while possible, is unlikely given the small amounts of opiates present.

If you are using Duragesic (Fentanyl Patches) - Duragesic dosages can be reduced fairly easily, and I will cover that separately.

OTC MEDS AND THEIR USES

The OTC meds I've noted as being optional can be used to help in the reduction process and the easing of withdrawal symptoms. Their specific use and advantage:

Bayer Back and Body Aspirin - For easing withdrawal pain. Good when using an analgesic containing a high amount of Tylenol and not wanting to add more Tylenol to the the dose. Examples - Percocet, Darvocet.

Tylenol Rapid Release Gel-Tabs - For easing withdrawal pain. Good when Tylenol component is low or drug isn't combined with it.

Delsym 12 hour Cough Syrup - The active ingredient in Delsym is sometimes used by doctors to augment opiate effectiveness. Used as directed for cough, it can ease withdrawals by augmenting the lower dose. I used it for about 2 years with OxyContin prior to switching to Duragesic.

Valerian Root - Natural sedative sometimes used as an herbal replacement for Valium and other sedatives. Can be used to help sedate yourself when prescription sedatives or muscle relaxers aren't available. Use sparingly and exactly as directed. Note any drug interactions.

It is important that you read and understand all OTC usage instructions carefully. You are potentially using them to help lower your opiate dosage, not create another problem or make you sick.

INCREMENTAL DOSAGE REDUCTION (IDR) - OPIATES IN PILL FORM

It is helpful to maintain a Diary while you go through this process. Note the date, time of dose, total amount taken, any OTC meds used, and withdrawal symptoms and strength. Also note how strong the pain you're taking the drug for is. You don't want to lower the dosage to the point where you're no longer getting any pain relief.

Note your average required dose, and whether it requires 1 or 2 pills to achieve. What you will be doing is cutting one of your pills (if using more than one to achieve normal dose) in half or in quarters, depending on your initial attempt. You will be reducing your dose initially by what it tolerable to you as far as withdrawals are concerned. There is no way to completely avoid withdrawals, but they can be minimized.

1. If you are only using 1 pill, cut it in half with the pill splitter or razor blade. Some pills come with scoring marks on them to make them easier to break. You can also score/break if you find cutting is crumbling the pill. Cut one of the halves in half, leaving one half and 2 quarters of the original pill.

2. When your next dosage time approaches, instead of taking a full dose, take only 3/4 of your dose - the half of the pill you split up plus one of the quarters. If you're using 2 pills, take one whole pill and one half and one quarter of the other. This lowers your dose by 1/4 overall.

3. At the same time, take 1 or 2 of the Bayer Back & Body Aspirin or the Tylenol. If you're like me and using Percocet, use the Aspirin will probably help better. Try each to see which works best.

4. Note how you feel as your withdrawals begin to take hold. If it's tolerable and you can continue with your daily routine unaffected, then continue. If not, try cutting one of quarters in half and drop your dose by 1/8 instead of a quarter, or using the Delsym to augment the lower dosage - it may help you tolerate the withdrawals easier.

5. Continue with the initial reduction for 1 week, then attempt another reduction in dose by another quarter or eighth. Again, see how well you tolerate the withdrawals. If it's too much, then go back to the previous reduction in dose and continue for another week. Repeat the process on a weekly basis until you can tolerate another dose reduction. Increase the amount by 1/8 or 1/4 when you can tolerate the lower dosages and withdrawal symptoms. Keep repeating the process of IDR over time, noting results in your diary.

If withdrawals become too uncomfortable, you can sedate yourself if you have the time and that option to ease your symptoms. I've found that the ability to sedate yourself helps tremendously when withdrawals are too uncomfortable, or you're trying to lower your dosage by halves rather than quarters.

Prior to my 3rd spinal operation, the pain induced from my L3 disk collapsing and the L3 vertebrae slipping forward onto the L4 vertebrae (bone-bone contact, Spondylolisthesis) was excruciating to the point where I had to double my Duragesic dose, increase my Percocet intake, and add Demerol and MS Contin. After surgery, my dosages were:

Duragesic 2 x 100 mcg (200mcg)

Percocet 10/325 - 8-10 per day

Demerol 100mg - 1 - 3 per day, down from double that prior to surgery

MS Contin - discontinued after surgery

Over a 6 week IDR period several months later, which included a lot of sedation and withdrawals, I was able to return to my longtime original doses of Duragesic 100mcg and Percocet 10/325, 3-6 per day as needed. For sedation I used Flexeril as it's the only drug that will effectively sedate me anymore.

Both are hazardous and should never be used. They are also illegal.

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