[Rob M]

I went back to my pain clinic today as I am still suffering chronic back pain after 4 years. I have been taking vicodin for most of this time, but last time I went, my doctor put me on oxycodone as the vicodin really doesnt touch the pain anymore. I have taken up to 12 10/325 vicodins in 24 hours and have still been in considerable pain so we tried the oxycodone. I found that this did a little more relief, as long as I was sat or lay still, but as soon as I got up and moved around, the pain would return instantly. I told him this today and he suggested Oxycontin, but I've heard so many negative reports about it, that I refused and stuck with oxycodone.Would the Oxycontin be a better choice? I know it is the same medication, it is just that Oxycontin is time released. How does methadone compare to oxy? I know they are all serious drugs and the chances of addiction are extremely high, but as you can imagine, I also need some serious pain relief. After 4 years, you start to wonder if addiction is a small price to pay. If a remedy is found to fix my back, I know the doctors can wean you off any meds, but what should I do now?OK, the first 4 answers are of no use at all, and number 4 has not read the question. He doesn't know as much about pain meds as he thinks, I said the 2 oxys were the same drug but contin is time released. Contin habit is harder to break than regular oxycodone.Also, how can you"stay out of pain and be aware"?Don't answer a question if you don't know what you're talking about.Taking oxycodone for pain relief for extraction of wisdom teeth is fine, but this is not long term use for chronic pain, of course you're not going to get addicted after a week. I am talking CHRONIC pain, not acute pain.My oxycodone has no tylenol in it, it is ETH, not APAPthe vicodin 10/325 is 325mg of tylenol, therefore, 12 can be taken in a day to stay at the 4000mg per day safe limit

[samanthasdreams]

I was prescribed Oxycodone when I had my wisdom teeth taken out.. and it worked great, no pain, no addiction.

[LiL KiM]

heck no i would not takeOxycontin'ss they are all over the news as bad news........ you take the oxycodone with out the tylenol in it? when i had to take pain meds ipreferr the oxycodone with the tylenol which is percocet.. idon'tt take pain meds i did after my surgery though and heck with that very addictive i am sure u are already addicted after taking for so long and so many a day... good luck

[lily c.]

I've been to rehab (still sober) and seen so many people there for oxy's. They are equally potent and addictive. Any addict can tell you that all you have to do to break the time release is break the pill in half. This works with most pills including Vicodin.Methadone is for weaning junkies off dope- don't touch it.As for the rest of it, just be careful, and know that you are at a huge risk. Stick with your Dr.'s guidance- hopefully they have your best interest at heart. I hope you feel better!The optimal solution is to stay out of pain while staying aware.

[Toad]

I know but...So what exactly is your question. extended release or not? Are you worried about addiction or do want to know if Oxycontin would work better? I think if you don't snort Oxycontin or shoot it up, don't see the difference in taking percocet. Do you have a question?the non extended release is the same drug except in lower dosage and will hit you faster than Oxycontin.It's kind of like the difference between liquid gel aleve and maximum strength regular Aleve... that's why your question is confusing.And ETH..... so your oxycodone doesn't have anything else in it..... SO WOULDN'T THAT MAKE WHAT YOUR TAKING RIGHT NOW MORE ADDITIVE? IS THIS SOME KIND OF RIDDLE?If you can't take my word for it talk to your doctor about it, there is no possible way for Oxycontin to be any more addicting, than what your taking now. It's just people are more familiar with Oxycontin addiction... but really what your taking right now has more potential for abuse.

[Merry W]

for one thing vicodin has acetaminaphan in it which it tylonol. you should of only been take 6 tablets a day at the most. oxycontin and oxycodone is the same thing. its coden with acetaminaphen . and knowing that you were taking that much vicodin. oxycodone might help but not for long.