Oxycodone Hydrochloride

[victor12]

Doctor prescribed Oxycodone Hydrochloride 40 mgs BD for patient A diagnosed with Cancer of the Pelvis,can we give the Oxynorm because they said that it should be the Oxycontin SR(slow released).pls.reply....asap..tnx.

[Madlegs1]

The oxynorm is quick acting- 20 minutes. And lasts for about 6 hours.

The Oxycontin is slower to act- about one hr, and may only last for 8to 10 hrs, depending on the metabolism of the patient. It only lasts 9 hrs with me ( 65kg and high metabolism- I burn up energy fast )

Hope that helps.

[victor12 in reply to Madlegs1]

Thanks,but what I'm asking is that,the Doctor prescribed Oxycodone Hydrochloride 40 mgs BD,so which one to give ,Oxynorm which is the normal one or Oxycontin slow released.

[Madlegs1 in reply to victor12]

You need to ask the dr or pharmacist. This is a schedule 2 drug.

Good luck.

[Kate-L]

I take a mix of both Oxynorm and Oxycontin. Bearing in mind we are all different, Oxynorm works within 5 minutes for me and Oxycontin takes 10 minutes, however I find a mix of both very helpful indeed. I only take this medication as and when I need it, not on a daily basis otherwise I would just get used to it. I prefer Oxynorm, however as I said, we are all different and really you need to discuss the options with your doctor to get their professional opinion based on your circumstances. Good luck and I really hope you find something to help your pain xx