Hydrocodone Vs. Oxycodone / PLEASE READ?

20 May 2011

Hydrocodone is a narcotic where Oxy is an opiate, it's stronger but that is why the lower dose, if your scared but the pill in half and see how it goes, you should be fine though.

20 May 2011

Hey Necro,

Both of these medicines are narcotic opiates, the oxycodone is stronger than the hydrocodone as you know. That is why the difference in the milligrams of the first number in the formula. You really should be fine. You may experience a little tummy upset if you take the oxycodone on an empty tummy, so take at least with a few crackers or whatever. If you want to see how you respond, you can do as BRR mentioned and take half a pill first. You really need to take pain medicine before the pain gets so bad so I would take it and get the pain under control. It will be ok. It won't make you "feel" any different than the hydrocodone as long as you take as prescribed, it will just help the pain more.

Laurie

20 May 2011

21 May 2011

Ive used both for many years and the oxycodone always felt stronger but very similar. I was able to take the same mg amount-Im not suggetsing you do that, that was me. But they do feel stronger so you would want to take less. If your taking an equivalent dose you shouldnt feel anything different as far as what your use to

23 May 2011

I have taken both, and the oxycodone works better, you just have to be careful of the acetaminophen you take. That can make you feel like crap! Plus damage your liver. My doc had me on hydrocodone 5/500 and it made me feel bad, compared to the hydro 5/325... too much acetaminophen! I could take TWO of the hydrocodone 325, but two of the 500's make my stomach hurt. I am now on oxycodone 5/325 along with ultram and mobic, and it is WORKING!! Just dont take 3 of ANY of these.
Good luck with your pain... I feel it too, and it is a life-changing experience, that's for sure!!! Take care of yourself!

13 Mar 2012

Oxycodone isn't much stronger when it comes to the "feeling" your talking about, but there are some minor differences. You will definitely notice that 5mg of oxycodone will manage pain more efficiently than your previous doses of hydrocodone. Also, you may feel a little more excited or hyper with the oxycodone. In the end I agree with most of the other responders; watch your intake of Tylenol and be sure to let your doctor know when the dosage begins to lose its effect. Don't pile on extra pills, it might kill the pain, but it may end up killing you too.

13 Mar 2012

My doc calls hydrocodone M&M's when compared to Oxycodone. Claims it's 2 1/2 times stronger. I would suggest you take note of how much Acetaminophen to ingest daily, lately some big issues about this and liver damage.

19 Apr 2012

Something is wrong!! You never take 3 hydrocodone pills at once. You take take one pill either 3 or 4 times a day at the max!!

22 Apr 2012

Did ur dr have u takin 3 vics at a time ? wow i have severe back pain including havin to have surgerys n i haVE NEVER TAKIN 3 AT A TIME N IVE BEEN ON THEM FOR 4YRS OXYS R A LITTLE STRONGER THAN VICS PPL HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO GET SICK FROM THEM SO MAKE SURE U EAT FIRST FOR THE FIRST FEW TIMES

22 Apr 2012

Sigh, and as is typical, You used the wrong word... "feel" so you are now labeled a drug seeking junkie. It's a damn shame we can't all be perfectly pain free and think straight 100% of the time. But before the "holier than thous" get you, Oxy's are quite a bit more powerful than Hydro's (GASP, HE DIDN'T SPELL OUT THE WHOLE WORD!!! JUNKIE!!! ) Just keep in touch with your doctor and be sure to drink plenty of water. The "codones" have a bad habit of stopping a person worse than an X-mas cheese log.

28 Apr 2012

I have been takeing 4 loratab hydro. every 4 hours precribed to me for cronic back pain and pinched nerves in back and legs for 6 years and oycod. is much stronger then hydro. don't be afraid if your in pain and your doctor says it's ok and percribes them to you theres no need to be scared you must be in enough pain or he wouldn't have written the precription for you take your meds the only thing is you have to eat alittle something before taken the meds or you will get naucious because depending on your weight certain narcotics can speed you to much or not enough to take pain and make you feel better just don't take more then reconmended by doctor i hope this helps you out i tried my best for this time a night...

11 May 2012

Really, stop accusing or judging a person you don't know. I happen to be a drug and alcohol counselor for many years. Teaching behavior modification... and FYI that does not make me a druggie. In fact,I had never done drugs until I was in near fatal car accident four years ago. I have pretty much been on everything. Oxycodone 15 mg,Would he equivalent to one and a half percoct 10/325. I, unlike others understand what you mean by "feeling" I hate the feeling of not being in control of my thoughts also. It was a slight few days adjustment but worth it. I'm on 50 fentanyl along with maximum 8 oxycodone and it has helped more then percocet. I'm very anti medication and only take min. Amount to get me through procedures and pt. Ado your Dr about tens unit and lidoderm patches. It helps in keeping pain at a min. Also, don't give up hope. I was bed bound for three years and am up 8 plus hours a day with half the pain. Hope this has found you in the best of spirits. Good luck.

18 May 2012

My switch from hydrocodone 10mg 4-5 xdaily.. to oxycodone 10mg 4-5 xdaily. I could tell it was trying to get at my pain points but I had a few days of feeling weird like the hydro was coming out.. but all in all a bit better. Not fantastic and sure not double the strength. For me anyway an I'm sensitive to changes.

25 May 2012

I'm in the inverse position as you are, I had been taking Oxycodone for more than two years and my doctor change me to hydrocodone about four months ago, the difference is that the Hydrocodone makes my mouth very dry at nights and I have to drink water about three or four times during the night.
Other than that they both seem to work equally well.
Also both make you constipated if you don't eat lots of fiber...
Hope this helps you.

6 Jul 2012

actually taking three 10/325 isn't all that bad. the recommended dose for Tylenol (acetaminophen) is 1,000mg 3 times daily... so dont act like he or she is was over doing it cuz its not true.