opana er for pain

when i could not find oxycontin i would take opana er 40mg. opana(oxymorphone) is about twice as potent as oxycodone. they are rather new i believe they came out in 2002?

I noticed how young you are, I hate to see you have to take that much medication and I am sure you are to but I take the opana er and it has helped me so much so don't be scared it works very well.

I've been on pain meds for the last five years. Long story, many surgeries. I took myself off a boatload of meds and was in and out of withdrawals most of that time. I transferred my care over to my primary care who gave me a script for up to 5 10 mg. oxycodone a day. For a long time I took nothing and just dealt with the pain. With the changing weather, I started using my script here and there and a few weeks ago was back to every day.

I agree with Geminigirl and Tuckamore's comments that medications affect everyone differently and what may work for someone may not work well for you. But given my recent medication change to Opana ER, I have found information all across the internet from other chronic pain patients that are being switched from Oxycontin to Opana ER due to their doctor's unwillingness to continue to prescribe the medication due to bad press and associated fear from DEA prosecution.

But, I am not sure if you have tried Opana yet or not. You could also continue to use oxycodone for BT pain (just in case) or the fentanyl Actiq lollipops. I also use oxycodone for BT pain; however, since switching from Morphine to Opana as my extended release med, I have only need 1 dose of oxycodone for BT pain versus 3 or 4 doses. I know you can't take ER meds so Opana IR with oxycodone/Actiq for BT might work better for you.

My doctor told me that my last drug screening came up positive for Opana ER. I have never taken Opana. How in the world could this have happened? I know many people won't believe me, but it's the truth. I'm just trying to figure out how this could happen. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

My doctor switched me to 2-30mg ER Opana with the same 2-10 mg IR for breakthrough and the difference in pain control is astonishing. Some days I don't even have to take both break out meds.Of course, everyone responds differently to these opiates. I 've not tried the morphine in pill form, so I can't give you a comparison. I would try different meds suggested by your doctor until you find something that works for you.

I am currently taking Opana ER 30mg /2 TID for long term spinal pain due to breaks and fusions. I am going to try replacing that for a short time with a Fentanyl Patch to see if I have any improvement in Pain Mgmt. I am just wondering what regimen I should use to safely do this. For example. Is it as easy as waiting 12 hrs. after my last Opana ER and then apply the patch (it's a 3 day patch) then take another ER once the 3 days has expired?

I was switched to 100mg Morphine 2x a day only after 2-3 months is not doing anything after 4 hours for now HE switched me to Opana er 40mg 2x a day the morphine worked while i was at work taking it 1 hour before going to work(Chef) but as soon as my 6 hour shift was ending The pain has become unbearable,now with the opana er I am feeling bad pain during work,I really am not sure what I am Asking,basically has anyone who has severe chronic pain who has to work like me ,I just need some wisdom t

Anyone taken Opana ER? My doctor wants to switch me from Oxy to Opana ER and I am very nervous about it. Any advice is helpful.

t know how many 5/325 mg Percocets you were taking a day before switching to the Opana ER 5 mg, but to have equivalent pain relief from the Opana ER, you had to have taken only 2 Percocets a day. If you were taking more than 2 Percocets a day then the switch to Opana ER 5 mg was a step down in terms of pain relieving strength.

I have been on Opana for 2 months. I am now on 20mg twice a day and I still have to take Percocet for breakthrough pain. I am not really sure of the benefit of the Opana at this dose at my current pain level but I am going along with my nurse practitioners idea. I have not had headaches with it but it sure gives me a lot of heartburn. I hope that your doctor can find a combination that works for you. I am blessed to have a doctor and NP that are willing to change things if they are not working.

My body is wired to where I get wired when I take it. My question is would switching to opana er still relive the pain and not give me the wired out and euphoric side effects that I'm starting to enjoy so much? I've heard opana er and ir have the opposite effects.

I wanted to post an update regarding my new pain medication for chronic pain called Opana ER. As many of you know from my previous post, I delayed taking it because I along with a couple of pharmacists were convinced that the dose was too high. However, after thinking about many of your online comments and the amount of breakthrough pain medicine I take daily along with discussion of my concerns with my doctor, we decided that 30 mg of Opana ER during the day was accurate.

You may not necessarily need a higher dose, sometimes a change in medication can do the trick and rotate every year or so, that can help keep your tolerance down a bit. As for Opana, it will either work great for you or not at all. It's bio-availability is only around 10-15% so it really just depends. But, like I said, some people respond really well to it and some don't. Its worth a shot if you have insurance, it is really expensive, even the new generic is expensive. Good luck to you!

I take opana and oxycodone for my pain. I guess the DEA is having ,y Doc test peoples urine to be sure they have the drugs in their system... well I do not have the opana in my system. what can I do? Doesnt morphine come out as Opana er in urines?

You are taking Opana ER every 4-6 hours? Opana ER is meant to be taken every 12 hours, not every 4-6 hours. In fact, most insurance companies will not pay for extended release medications to be taken more than 2 times per day. I am very surprised that both your doctor and insurance are permitting the dosing schedule you stated. https://www.belbuca.

my dr just put me on opana ER 10mg 2x day and 2 lortab day for breakthru...before that was prescribed and taking 4 norco 10/325 daily and was not controlling the pain...i've been in this constant flar-up phase few weeks... i've only been on opana er for 2 days so i know it takes around 5 days to kick in and dr says this mg is a starting point for me and will move up some accordingly...i'm glad and surprised that my pain has subsided some...

For example, most are on the Fentanyl patch but also take a smaller dose of Oxycontin, MS Contin, or Opana ER daily along with a short-acting medication for breakthrough pain. If you are uncomfortable with wearing three 100 mcg/hr patches, it is possible that your doctor could prescribe for you to wear two 100 mcg/hr patches and to take Oxycontin 40 mg 3x daily or Opana ER 20 mg 3x daily or MS Contin 60 mg 3x daily.

I take Opana er for pain due to my multiple sclerosis and it works very well,with few of the side effects i had before from other pain meds with alot of aspirin or tylenol. i hope this helps.

I have been taking Opana ER 20mg for pain. Pain is gone but NOT taking the Opana ER is giving me horrible effects like weakness all over, cold chills, hot and cold flashes, and nausea. Does anyone know how to effectively get off this stuff, I have tried to do it slowly. I'm completely off of the Opana 10mg for breakthrough pain. I have added an hour each time I take the Opana ER 20mg ( started every 12 hours then 13, 14, etc.

s for the last year. My new pain management doctor suggested Opana ER. He told me that in the 7 years of him prescribing the medication he has not had a single patient become addicted to the medicine like patients do on Norco's and other pain meds. The norcos have started to just not work since my tolerance has built up to them. I am taking one Opana in the morning and one at night, with my norcos as a back up pain reliever.

I have read all of the internet that many doctors are making their chronic pain patients trade in Oxycontin for Opana. But Opana I have read is starting to get abused a lot now too so who knows if Opana will become the next Oxycontin or not. It is just frustrating the hoops compliant chronic pain patients have to jump through for their medications these days. But what can we do? But just hope for the best in each coming year we live.

30 mg twice a day and has been a wonder drug for my chronic pain. After being prescribed Opana ER 2 months ago, I researched it more and Hootie is right. The bioavailability of oxymorphone is lower than that of Morphine...10% is correct. I still am prescribed Percocet for breakthrough pain and most days I only need one dose instead of two but there are days that two doses are definitely needed. Oxycodone is one of the active ingredients in Percocet alongside acetaminophen.

Yes. I had taken Vicodin for years on and off and now I can't as I get a rash, which is itchy. What's worse is the itching inside my ears, throat and nose. You may need to change your med. I just started Opana er today. How did it work for your pain?

I am sorry I read your post wrong I thought your doc said you WOULD have to take 8 opana a day! Since he said you wouldn't then he is spot on! Also he is probably worried about all the aspirin in the hydro's if those are the kind you were taking? I don't know of a hydro without apap that I have ever seen? Is the strongest hydro the 10/650? That is the strongest ones I have ever had!

His physician apparently wants him to take the Opana ER routinely and the Opana IR for break thought pain. This is not unusual. I would never add Norco back into the equation unless directed by his physician. His symptoms could be his systems reaction to the Opana. Once his body adjusts the symptoms should subside. If he continues with the symptoms or they become more pronounced his physician should be notified.

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