Percocet extended release

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Avatar f tn I mean, I know Oxycontin is slow release, but percocet is Oxycodone and how is that different from the Oxycontin? I thought they were the same only, one was slow release and one was not, but there must be another difference... Right?
667913 tn?1242700488 t have to take it as often(usually every 12 hours). Oxycodone is faster release. Percocet is oxycodone but it also comes stronger. Does she have a history of drug dependence?
Avatar m tn The new pill is more tamper-proof. Please be careful. Yes, the 80mg. tablet is an extended release pill that releases medication over a 12 hour period. Can you talk to your doctor about the questions that you have? Are you prescribed oxycodone? Please don't cut any medication without asking your doctor first.
Avatar f tn If I am not mistaken, oxycontin is extended release while percs are immediate. The base drug is oxycodone so they are the same with a different release mechanism.
Avatar n tn I use these for pain, but they do not work as they used to so when I am in pain crying, I take more, and end up running out early. Oh, I am also on MS contin at night (one) extended release, but I still feel it when I am out of percocet. I thought they were both opiates, so why do I get w/d when I am out of percocet? Is it my miond? UGH I hate this, but I also hate being in so much pain I cannot walk.
Avatar m tn What you do need is an extended release formula. There are others availble besides Oxycontin. You should be on an extended release medicine and then use the roxicodone for break-thru pain. This is the way it is traditionally prescibed. I am surprised your doctor has not done this for you. it will greatly decrease your pain levels. I suggest talking to your doctor about changing your medication regimen to include an extended release medicine and this will help you alot.
Avatar f tn Has anyone tried the extended releExtended release Xanaxase Xanax? I know it has been on the market for a bit but I haven't heard any feedback.
1415174 tn?1453243103 Has anyone tried extended release Topamax or Topiramate? It is called Trokedi XR. I am going to try it because my memory is so bad on Topamax. My neurologist said it might be better with Trokedi XR but it is very expensive. So if you can tell me before I buy it I would appreciate any feedback.
Avatar f tn I guess I was really worried that I broke it in half - but that only matters for extended release right? All I did was cut down the dose right? Geez I need to quit worrying so much.
Avatar m tn You are taking Opana IR not the extended release, correct? Belbuca may be your doctors preferred long acting medication with opana IR as a breakthrough med.
822153 tn?1333062995 You need to ask your doctor about an extended release medication. The amount of percocet your taking is not good for you as it contains tylenol and taking this over any extended period of time damages your liver. Tell your doctor the percocet is not working like it use too and your not getting the pain control you once were. The doctor does not lnow these things unless you tell him.
Avatar m tn They are both Oxycodone, but Percocet is the faster acting instant release medicine which also contains tylenol, and is typically taken every 4-6 hours, OR as needed for breakthrough pain when used in conjunction with an extended release med. Oxycontin is the long lasting extended relief form of oxycodone that does not contain tylenol, and is typically taken every 12 hours. So you are coming off of them now? Are you weaning yourself off them?
1326416 tn?1370927001 I am currently taking percocet as a break through med with morphine sustained release. I didn't have a choice on what I could take for breakthrough medicine. I don't take more than 1950 mg of tylenol per day via the percocet. I think the percocet and the vicodin puts a "cap" on how much a person can take before destroying their liver. My doctor has been very trustworthy of me but always wants me to stay on these combo meds.
Avatar m tn I think to me I get more worried about the oxycodone because you hear of all these kids abusing the drug in large amounts and doing somthing called polydrug or either being opiate niave (meaning they are not tolerant or been on the medication for a long amount of time).
Avatar n tn On flare up days, when I take the neurontin in conjunction with either percocet or valium 2 hours after the extended release morphine gets going, I get super fuzzy for awhile but my pain flare also goes down a lot too. During the week I typically take the neurontin 2 hours after the extended release morphine and I take the percocet much later (say ~5 hours later) and don't get a fuzzy feeling.
Avatar n tn My doctor prescribes me the immediate release oxycodone 15mg with no Tylenol. It is not extended release like the Oxycontin and I like it much better and do not have to worry about toxic Tylenol in the liver. I would ask at your next appointment, they make the immediate release oxycodone in 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, & 30mg. The Oxycontin is very expensive and most insurance companies require prior authorization and just won't pay for it... b/c there is not a generic for it.
Avatar f tn You should be taking the OxyContin for persistent pain and the Percocet for breakthrough pain. Since OxyContin is a 12 hour extended-release formulation of oxycodone it can probably be reduced to just twice daily initially since there's only 24 hours in one day. Of course Percocet is an immediate release formulation of oxycodone and thus has a shorter half-life than the OxyContin. Detoxification from oxycodone depends on your level of pain and your desire to stop taking it.
Avatar n tn lately, i cant brush my hair on the left side because it is so sensitive. Am i on the wrong meds? What do you think of the hydro 15mgs extended release verses the 7.5 mg of hydrocodone?
725248 tn?1316162245 Have you tried the extended release formula for Dilaudid? A new extended release formulation (OROSĀ®) of Hydromorphone is available and I believe it is more afforable than the Fentanyl. Here is link about the medication... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2697506/ I wish you the best of luck. With today's economy we have to get what we can afford.
612551 tn?1450022175 I was recently prescribed 100 mg extended release beta blocker to increase my long time used 50 mg. Is it better to take 50 mg every 12 hours rather than 100 mg every 24 hours? If no, should I take 100 mg in morning or before bed?
Avatar f tn I am also prescribed percocet and I get 150 pills a month and I take it in addition to extended release morphine for chronic back pain. On average, I take 25 mg of percocet daily and up to 30 mg a day along with 60 mg of morphine per day. I have never had a morning after headache from the percocet. The maximum dose of acetaminophen that can be taken daily is 4,000 mg. So with 325 mg in each pill, you took well under the maximum dose.
Avatar m tn I'm not sure of your question and the answer you're looking for but I'll try. Oxycontin is the extended release form of Oxycodone. It should last up to 12 hrs. opposed to 4-6 hrs. with the Oxycodone. I don'rt feel that there is any difference between the two as far as pain management goes. Why do you ask?
Avatar n tn As for my question, before yesterday I had been taking lortab and percocet for pain, yesterday I was prescribed an extended release morphine and lortab for breakthrough pain. I took the first tablet this morning and I like I am slow, mentally. Is this normal and will it last while I am on this medication? It is not to the point to where I cannot perform my job or drive, etc., but I feel like I just woke up.
Avatar m tn What about taking the oxycodone (oxycontin) every 12 hours....it is a long acting extended release medication....and then use an instant release form of oxycodone like percocet every 4-6 hours for breakthrough pain. The 2 medications are frequently used together for pain management. I hope by now that something has been found that is working.