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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/9/2008 4:12:14 PM

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ORIGINAL: Racquelle

And to the two posters who said that OxyContin is different from oxycodone: OxyContin is a brand name for an oxycodone hydrocoloride preparation that includes a time release coating. The active agent in OxyContin IS oxycodone. Yes, a medication with a time release coating will feel different than the same medication without the coating - because it is longer acting, and is released more slowly into the system. It isn't a "different" medication anymore than an enteric coating makes an Ecotrin not an "Aspirin".

Actually, the coating has no bearing on the solubility of the tablet. That is a common misconception. The bioavailability of the oxycodone is dependent on the microencapsulation technology that Perdue uses. Teva made a generic which used a different binding matrix, but achieved the same delayed release.

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/9/2008 5:03:12 PM

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ORIGINAL: mistoferin Guess I should have clarified....thank you.

No, thank you for doing so. ;)

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/11/2008 2:56:12 PM

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I don't agree with the recommendation for using kratom as it is also potentially addictive and has the potential to cause physical withdrawal also. One of the side effects noted with it's use is that following withdrawal from it depression ranging from mild to major has been reported in quite a large number of cases. I worked for many years in substance abuse detox/rehab centers but none of them used this method.

Also, it would seem that some people are possibly confusing two drugs on this thread. They are VERY different medications. Oxycodone is very similar to Hydrocodone (Vicodin). Vastly different from oxycontin.

You're correct. I was reading 'oxycontin' somehow, which I have experience with. Oxycodone I do not have experience with, but the withdrawl from Oxycontin is not something I'd wish on my worstest enemy.

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/11/2008 4:35:54 PM

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Seek medical attention Seek medical attention. Seek medical attention.

Addiction to opiates is serious. Many people will speak of how "kicking the dope" or "getting off the booze" could kill you. That is actually rather unlikely, but there are health concerns, and doctors who specialize in this can help you withdrawal more comfortably, healthfully, and with a greater chance at success. Just about everyone who is given enough opiates for a long enough time will become addicted to them - don't beat yourself up - just get help. It really DOES help.

As a recovering addict (of most everything, but heroin was my end of the line drug of choice), I have been through the withdrawals. They are a bitch, but they can't kill you. As a crisis response consultant for a drug and alcohol treatment facility, I have learned a bit more than I knew before about getting off of drugs. There are two drugs which stopping without a medically supervised detox can kill you; they are benzodiazepenes (the chill pills like Xanax, Soma, and others) and alcohol.

Opiate (Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, and many others) withdrawal is miserable and you may WANT to die, but unless you are pregnant, the only serious risks it poses is dehydration. Typical detox with or without medical supervision is 8 to 10 days.

Seeking treatment or a medically supervised detox is a good idea, it might be more comfortable. But it's not the only answer. Seeking medication to help with the withdrawals is not a good idea, because the options are all possibly addicting as well, then what? Methadone is absolutely addictive and though it may relieve your symptoms, very few methadone programs are short term, it's usually a new addiction that lasts for life because it's legal and supported by the government in most cases. A doctor may prescribe Suboxone, which is an opiate blocker, but again, it turns out to be long term and it's a crutch.

If you want some tips on how to do it on your own, message me on the other side.

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/11/2008 6:24:12 PM

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I went through some serious issues with drug addiction during my teens.

One thing I found out is that I was actually able to build up a tolerance to most of the stuff -- it'd take more and more for me to get any kind of benefit from it. Unfortunately this also included painkillers and sleeping pills so as a result when I actually NEED the damn things now, I'm screwed, because it takes a very unsafe amount for them to take effect in me.

So for the people saying they were on Oxy for a prolonged period of time and were able to split the time release capsules, this might be part of it. Of course I'm not a doctor myself, but I'd assume that if someone without an extensive history of using it tried to do so, it could have some serious repercussions for their health. Echoing what was said about asking a pharmacist.

Regarding detox, I went cold-turkey (my devout Catholic grandmother got a hold of me and basically had me locked in a room while I detoxed and she prayed to the appropriate saint), which is very dangerous. You've got the right idea to wean yourself off of it slowly, but it's going to be very uncomfortable no matter what.

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/11/2008 6:48:58 PM

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/12/2008 4:51:48 PM

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And...

It was 5 years ago...today

That I withdrew for I hope...that last time..

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/12/2008 5:08:26 PM

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ORIGINAL: Racquelle

And to the two posters who said that OxyContin is different from oxycodone: OxyContin is a brand name for an oxycodone hydrocoloride preparation that includes a time release coating. The active agent in OxyContin IS oxycodone. Yes, a medication with a time release coating will feel different than the same medication without the coating - because it is longer acting, and is released more slowly into the system. It isn't a "different" medication anymore than an enteric coating makes an Ecotrin not an "Aspirin".

Thank you...i was trying and trying to be clear about this....you beat me to it.

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/12/2008 7:24:20 PM

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Oxicodone is different than oxicontin... big difference from what I am told.
Good luck with this!

No - Oxycontin is a brand name... and a form that is sustained release. Oxycodone is the generic name.
And, according to my drug guide, while it can become addictive, most people do not develop a dependency.

Also, as far as the sustained release... it is not uncommon to have "breakthrough" pain. Therefore, not uncommon to have pain before the end of the time between doses. And it should be discontinued gradually after long-term use to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

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RE: oxycodone withdrawal - 9/18/2008 10:30:57 AM

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I have been on both for years due to very serious injury's, oycontin is a time released and oxcodon is what I use for break thur pain its almost instant relief for me..I am on 160 mgs of oycontin and as many 30 mgs oycondon as I need..I get off every once in a while on to othe pain relievers but all ways find my way back to the above because that is all that seems to make me pain free..Going for a dollar a mgs and more on the street how do the druggies afforsd it, stealing beating up ol' folks etc..

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