Anyone else having worse side effects from new formula of Oxycontin?

Posted:: 16 Sep 2010 by RSDHurtzme
Topics:: oxycontin, pain, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, side effect

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I have been on the same dose of this medication (except for the 3mos that I refused to take it late last year) for about 9 of over 11yrs with RSD/CRPS.

I've been taking it for almost 12 days now and I became more constipated as I had that under a decent control before and also became sick to my stomach throwing up for 2 days not knowing if it is the new formula or if I just got some kind of bug?

I'm on 40mgs and have stayed on the brand name after trying the generic about two years ago and not finding it to be as effective with my doctors agreeing.

I don't know if I just got a bug as far as literally being ill to my stomach or if this is a new side effect that others are experiencing?

I know I wasn't able to go to the bathroom for over 6 days and only after getting sick to my stomach and taking Phenegren (sp?) hours later was I able to go.
Because of this I haven't been able to take all my medications for pain or the Percocet for breakthrough pain like I need to which has only increased my pain levels so I don't think it works less but the new formula may be something that our bodies need to adjust to.
I'm extremely sensitive to any opiate pain medications being allergic to all I've tried except Oxycontin. You name it, I've been severely allergic to it.

Has anyone else experienced any negative side effects from the new formulation of Oxycontin? If so, what have they been?

I've never abused my medications and even take less when I can.

I appreciate any advice or others who have experienced changes since taking this.

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vdudley

17 Sep 2010

It sounds like you are having a horrible time my friend and I truly wish I had answer for you but I have never taken oxycontin. I saw that no one had answered and I felt badly for you that no one had. I don't know how long the question had been up because it has been several days since I have been able to check my messages. For your sake, I hope it is only a bug and that the get the relief that you seek. Good luck, be blessed and feel better in every sense of the word. I will be thinking about you. Valerie

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ritzypc 12 Oct 2010

I have been on oxycontin for several years and I just started taking the new formula recently. I have gotten a bad rash/hives on my left side and I ended up in bed all day for two days due to the lack of pain relief. I think this new formula doesn't help near as much as the old one did. Addict's are gonna get it from somewhere but the legitimate user will only visit his doctor. Im gonna have to see about this new "generic" formula that is supposedly coming out as i don't trust this new one. Im kind of caught between a rock and a hard place.

vdudley 13 Oct 2010

I feel badly for those of you that get the drug through legitimate sources for pain that is real and really need the drug. You are the ones who are made to suffer. You are suffering the side effects of the new formulation and the junkies will get a hold of the old stuff and still manage to get high. There is something wrong in this country if this is what happens to those of us who suffer chronic pain and just want some relief. I hope you can get a hold of something that works. Print off these comments and show them to your doctor. Let him/her know that many others are having trouble with the new formulation of the drug and maybe your doc can find you something else that will work. Good luck, God bless and feel better soon!!! Valerie

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terilyn54

19 Sep 2010

I apolgize for not responding sooner, but I too, have been having a bad time with the new Oxycontin. I thought it was just me, but yes, my stomach has been really upset. It's like something is building up in my system & making me sick. My pain is worse too. Do you feel as if it's passing thru your system before releasing the actual pain relieving portion of the drug, but yet leaving something else behind thats making you ill? I am now on Opana ER 40mg 4 times/day & 30mg 2 times/day for breadthru. It's about as close as I'm going to get to finding a decent drug for replacing Oxycontin. Please, consider filing a formal complaint with the FDA about what Purdue has done along with the side effects you are experiencing. I did & hope everyone who reads this will do the same.

Good Luck,
Terilyn

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RSDHurtzme 19 Sep 2010

I was put on Opana last year for one month only as it caused me to have severe labored breathing as a side effect that I consider worse than what I'm going through now. My doctor told me they had no idea what else to offer me after going through all long acting opiates telling me Opana wasn't Morphine but I know all of these opiate meds are from the same plant.
I actually petitioned Purdue to change Oxycontin to a tamper proof "smart pill" at least 4yrs ago or more.
On another question someone mentioned having stomach problems also on the 80mg version and if I can't try to make changes like I had to with Oxycontin to set well with my stomach allowing me to have regular bowel movements and only occasional feelings of malaise (general ill feeling flu like symptoms), I'm going to try that first.

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terilyn54 19 Sep 2010

Not until you mentioned it did I remember, I too didn't start feeling ill until after being on the op for about the same amount of time as you. As far as the constipation goes, I'm a real consistant user of Phillips Magnesia. It's the only thing that works to keep my stools from hardening up so bady. I take the Phillips about once a week or so. The worst side effect for me on the Opana is that I'm so darn sleepy all the time. Not a loaded feeling, but just can't stay awake. I pray that as my body gets accustom to the new medication, I'll start being able to stay awake for longer periods of time.

I just want the oc oxy back. I miss feeling normal. I never abused it, always swallowed it whole & it never made me feel loaded either. Like you, it the doctors & I a long time to find the right fit and now it's time to go back to sleep. This is ridiculous.

Terilyn

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dmlady

19 Sep 2010

I thought they discontinued the generic oxycontin due to the fact it did not contain the right amt of med
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goldhilldb

5 Oct 2010

Glad to see I am not crazy... or alone out here. I have been on Oxycontin for several years for chronic pain, spinal issues, arthritis, RSD and FMS and Chronic long term Lyme Disease. My refill in early September was with the new OP which was 90% and old OC of 10%. I noticed after a few doses that the lettering had changed from OC to OP and inquired to the pharmacist who said it was the same thing just the 'tamper proof' formula. Well that was fine as I don't 'tamper' with it. However for almost three weeks now my pain levels have been difficult to manage, I stay sick on my stomach, vomitting when ice packs won't stop it, am so fatigued I don't want to go anywhere and can't do much before becoming totally exhausted. I fall asleep often during the day but worse of all is I now have 4-6 BM's a day. I don't want to gross anyone out but they aren't 'normal' and I will leave it at that.

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Pony girl 10 Oct 2010

I did contact Purdue, and got a response that someone will call me nxt wk

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Pony girl

10 Oct 2010

I have been very sick from the new oxys... they do not ork for me therefore I have been going thru withdrawals for weeks... I am going to change to another drug. This sucks, and I have been in pain, high bp, stomach probs, etc. I did contact Purdue (there are no more genericx)..maybe if enough of us did, it would change??

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RSDHurtzme 11 Oct 2010

They are still making the generics but only in 10mgs and 40mgs. If you are on another dose, no, those are gone. I was on the real 40's and now am on the generic 40's and I feel so much better. I think the old ones were more effective for pain relief than the generics or the new ones as I took the OP's for 25 days remaining very sick. Now that I've been on the generics one week, I do feel better but have to take more breakthrough meds. Just a bit though.
I pray they keep the generics available as I am severely allergic to any other long acting opiate and would be in a world of pain without the generic as there is NO other long acting opiate that either my doctor or my pharmacist feels I could take without severe side effects that would send me to the ER.
I hope there is help for everyone out there suffering because of Purdue Pharma's mess up.

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RSDHurtzme 13 Oct 2010

I contacted Purdue many weeks ago now and have yet to receive anything they said they were going to mail to me; a form of some type. I don't think Purdue is going to be of much help until they lose so much money because people can't take their "sick OP" formulation.
Unfortunately if you do an online search typing in; Oxycontin OP you will find that the junkies have already figured out ways to abuse this new formulation and now there are way too many real pain patients suffering and sick having to switch medications.
I hope they keep the generic 40mgs out as if they do away with those, there is NO pain medication that I could take. Anyone out there who can switch when the old kind worked just fine I feel bad for also. Anytime we have to switch a pain medication, along comes more side effects or having to get used to it.
I've been taking the generic since 10/4 without any problems but feel it isn't as effective as the old Oxycontin.

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Pony girl

28 Oct 2010

I had problems with the new oxys and went off them... I also called Purdue, waiting to hear back?? Oh well, I guess the FDA and all the other letter agencies got thier wish..oxy sales will plummit and someone on the street will make up some new deadly drug for the govt to wage war on. They just seem to need to fight wars. Sadly most of the people who were helped with this drug are now sc... ewed!

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harpolian

30 Apr 2011

I hadn't realised until recently that they had reformulated oxycontin. However I have been having problems with naseau for the 3-6 months. I take 80mg three times a day for a couple years. I have 8 bulging discs. I didn't tie the 2 together until i noticed that the tabs have OP instead of OC. Iwent online and bam there it was. I feel as i have been abused by the system as i actually need the meds for pain and they reformulate it not 4 me but because some dirty addict is aquiring the drugs illegally and abusing it. If some moron wants to ruin their life ,let them. Don't make me suffer for their problems. Its the same old story the squeaky wheel. If kids are failing in school the material is too hard, lets dumb it down for them and retard the growth of a generation just so they can pass. Another bs move that hurts the ones doing things right.

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