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Oxycodone comes in various forms and is in a class of medicines called Narcotic Analgesics (other different, but well-known brands in this class are Codeine and Vicodin); This drug is used to treat pain (moderate to severe levels) and is available in a Generic form. Please take note that Oxycodone has the potential to be habit-forming and one should only take this under the supervision of their health care professional. It is a violation of federal law to transfer this drug to any individual for whom it was not prescribed for.

Possible Oxycodone Side Effects

Always report any side effects to your physician. It might help reduce some side effects if you lie down after you have taken your medicine. Some of the more common side effects may include: dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, sweating, clumsiness, unsteadiness, itching, decrease or difficulty passing urine, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or flushing (redness) of skin. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, Notify Your Doctor ASAP: lightheadedness, fainting spells, confusion, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, cold / clammy skin, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, unusual weakness, seizures, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or severe rash.

Before You Take Oxycodone

Be sure to let your doctor know if any of the following apply to you: an adverse reaction to any narcotic analgesic (morphine, codeine, Oxycodone, etc.) or any other medicines / foods / preservatives / dyes, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast feeding, seizures, diarrhea, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, intestinal disease, lung disease, breathing difficulties, or abnormal bladder function.

While You Are Taking Oxycodone

ALWAYS USE EXACTLY AS DIRECTED BY YOUR DOCTOR. Notify your doctor if your pain remains, worsens, or if new or different pains emerge. If you have been taking Oxycodone regularly, do not suddenly quit: You may develop a severe reaction because the body tends to get used to this drug (although this does not mean you are addicted). Your doctor would most likely need to gradually wean you off of Oxycodone by lowering your dose if you have been taking it for more than several days. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or performing any tasks which require mental alertness until you know how Oxycodone affects you. Note that Oxycodone can make you dizzy or drowsy when you first start taking it or when you change doses, especially if you are an older patient (Standing up or sitting down slowly is recommended). Any initial drowsiness or dizziness should decrease after the first couple of days and you may need to catch up on sleep once the pain is controlled. Avoid alcohol as it may affect your breathing or worsen drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion. You may need to take a laxative or stool softener while taking Oxycodone, as it is known to cause constipation. You should have a bowel movement no less than once every 2-3 days. To relieve dry mouth drink lots of water, suck on hard candy or chew gum. If you are consistently using Oxycodone then be sure to see your Dentist regularly. Tell Your Doctor that you are taking this drug if you are going to have surgery, if you experience hallucinations (seeing things that are not really there), or have arm or leg spasms / jerking.

How to Take Oxycodone

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PRESCRIPTION LABEL. Always take this medicine with a glass of water - although you can also take it with food or milk if you find that it upsets your stomach. Special care may be needed for children taking Oxycodone so be sure to consult with their pediatrician. Do not share it with anybody. If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible, UNLESS it is almost time for the next dose. In such a case, simply skip the missed dose and start the regular schedule again. NEVER take double or extra doses.

Possible Drug Interactions

THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LIST - Always consult with your physician to review your health profile and see if you are at risk for any drug interactions. The following may interact with Oxycodone: any other substances which cause drowsiness such as: alcoholic beverages or medicines containing alcohol, barbiturates (such as phenobarbital), muscle relaxers, certain antihistamines (used in cold medicines), or certain tranquilizers or antidepressants. Furthermore ritonavir, drugs for high-blood pressure, or seizure medication may interact with Oxycodone as well. Always tell your doctor about any other drugs you are taking (including over the counter non-prescription drugs, herbal products, vitamins, nutritional supplements, caffeine, cigarettes / nicotine, or any illegal drugs).

Storage Instructions

ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Keep the container tightly closed and protected from light, stored at room temperature (typically 59-86 degrees fahrenheit / 15-30 degrees celsius).

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Wtf? ok.. havent found it yet on the all-mighty revolutionary internet yet, but i got my monthly prescription of oxycodone 30 mg... didnt realize it till i got home, but the pills had a different imprint (K, then a vertical line, then 9) on the same side of the same blue little pill. nothing on the other side, no trace of that image online? anybody seen these yet? Wednesday, 11/18/2009 7:24:47 PM Post a Reply
Duration Of Drug In System I suffer from Migranes. During a migrane attact a friend of mine gave me a pill call oxycodone 5mg. I took it to releive the pain. I work at a company that has drug testing. I was wondering how long does this drug stays in your sytem and can it be detected on a drug test. I only took one and it has been over 30 days. Can it be detected on a drug test ? Saturday, 11/14/2009 1:20:17 PM 4 Replies
I Need Help Figuring Out What Kind Of Pill I Took I need to find out what kind of pill I just took!!! It's white, round, on one side there is a 3 and on the other there is 93 on top of 150. There is no line aeperating the 93 and 150!!!Help please Monday, 11/2/2009 11:02:32 PM 12 Replies
Oxycodone I was on oxycodone, 40 mg. and live in N.J.. The pharmacy's are telling me that as soon as they run out of it , it will only be available in oxycontin, has anyone else come accross this issue, it happened last month, 7-08.? Monday, 10/5/2009 8:37:42 PM 8 Replies
What The Difference Between Oxycodone & Hydrocodon I was just wondering what the difference between Oxycodone and Hydrocodone, it seems to me they both have the same ingredients. Why Oxy or Hydro, what does this mean? Tuesday, 8/18/2009 10:37:39 AM 10 Replies
Oxycodone's Deathly Issue I've been using Oxycodone for five years for pain management. I read about all the deaths that were associated with this drug which were being attributed to intentional over medications by patients in order to get high. I discovered by pure accident that there appears to be a major flaw in this pill's ability to consistently breakdown in the human system like it is intended to do, especially in the time release tablet. As the pill fails to breakdown and release it's medication, they begin to build up dangerous levels within the upper gastrointestinal track. They eventually do release into your system, but not when you planned for it, and sometimes many stored pills open at one time and dump into your system all at once. It could look like an intentional overdose to those who don't know about this issue. Has anyone else noticed that sometimes they feel like they never even took their pain pill? Or has anyone else noticed that every once in a while they seem to get super loaded for no known cause every once in a while? I discovered this issue when I went in for a colon test and after six hours of cleaning out my whole system, I began to notice at the very end that about fifteen oxycodone pills, fully intact, began to pass through my system from the upper gastrointestinal tract. The actual test showed that there were still five more left in my upper gastrointestinal tract. Nothing else in my whole system but those pills stuck inside me. I tried to inform the manufacture, but they did not want to hear what I had discovered. Meanwhile, they continue to blame all deaths related to Oxycodone to addicts who purposely took too many pills to get high. User's beware. I like to hear from anyone else who have noticed some of the oddities I've mentioned about this drug, especially if they have a reason to believe they too had a pill build up. Wednesday, 8/5/2009 11:45:41 AM 59 Replies
Oxycodone how much does a 30m oxycodone weigh. total weight? Tuesday, 7/28/2009 12:04:33 PM Post a Reply
(2) 15mg Oxycodone's Vs. (1) 30mg Oxycodone My doctor prescribed me (60) 30mg. Oxycodone's. But my pharmacist gave me (120) 15 mg. pills as a substitute. My question is will (2) 15 mg. pills have the same effect as (1) 30 mg. pill? Monday, 7/20/2009 4:11:17 PM 3 Replies
Cymboxin To Beat The 30's? thats 120 clonos a MONTH not a day.....typo Tuesday, 7/7/2009 9:37:10 PM Post a Reply
Found Pills In Teenagers Room small oval pill, brown coated, one side has 200 and the other has 1P142, need to know what type of pill this is asap Saturday, 7/4/2009 5:13:10 PM 9 Replies

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