Opana ER for Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• sas
• January 11, 2017

"I suffer from chronic neck/upper back pain due to spinal stenosis; spinal spondylosis; cervical neuralgia, etc. I've had multiple anterior and posterior fusions (c5-c/7) and revisions due to pseudoarthrosis (non-fusion). I've been on opioids for 7 years. Due to insurance coverage, my pain doc switched me from kadian (10mg 2x/day) to Opana ER (5mg 2x/day) and I immediately experienced a HUGE increase in pain. I also take Percocet (10/325) for breakthrough pain. I experienced minor withdrawal symptoms, which I thought was odd since I was actually taking slightly more morphine daily. My pain doc explained it was due to how the body metabolizes kadian. Opana did nothing for me."

• Anonymous
• June 26, 2008

"For years, I have had L1-L2 pain from a compression fracture and moderate disc degeneration. The pain relief from this is so much better than anything else I have taken, and I can go about my normal life without feeling drugged up like Oxycontin or other narcotic pain killers. Not 100% relief yet though. I've only had it for a few weeks and my doctor and I are still working to find the right dosage. I'm on 15mg every 8 hours at the moment and will probably move up to 20mg soon. It's very promising though."

• Chris...
• February 24, 2011

"I have tried many different medications and therapies for my lower back pain to no avail. I swiched doctors, and he prescribed Opana 20mg, 2x a day. It is by far the most effective pain medication I have tried, with the fewest side effects. Once you adjust to the sedation, all that remains is phenomenal pain relief."

• Happy...
• August 8, 2009

"I recently started on Opana ER 20 mg, every 12 hours with Opana 5 mg as needed (up to two) for break through pain. Opana is amazing. I have very little break through pain and it's not bad at all. I have no side effects from the Opana and was taking a total of 60 mg's of Norco (per 24 hours) prior to this. The best thing is no more horrible pain like when the Norco was wearing off. I feel human again and can shop and do things I did before I got hurt. I would like to note that I have read a lot of things on various web sites that seem as though people are looking to get high from pain medicines as opposed to live pain free from them. After I had my surgery a year ago I had that horrible feeling of being "stoned" from simple Hydrocodone and I hated it."

• Melod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2017

"I switched to Opana ER this year as the Morphine ER I had been forced to take since last summer made me very nauseated (even w/nausea meds), caused terrible headaches and didn't cover my pain adequately so I could live some sort of life. I have loved the Opana ER. I take 40 mg twice a day and after the first month in which the switchover was difficult there have only been a few occasions where after I took the drug I started going through withdrawal. I'm not sure what was wrong with the pills as I set an alarm to take them and confirmed I took them. Now am in donut hole. Endo pharm won't help because there is a generic which costs more than the Opana. Don't know what to do."

• JR Ew...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 14, 2022

"I was placed on this drug when it was first released. I suffer from acute, chronic lower back pain despite 3 back surgeries including fusion. I was on Vicodin, Diluadid, methadone, Neurontin, Cymbalta and Percocet. It was a whirlwind, often chasing my pain. Opana ER40/dosage every 8 hrs. came out, my pain level dropped considerably, no longer chasing my pain. No longer on Diluadid, Vicodin or Percocet. Opana was a God Send for me to manage my pain effectively. I used it for YEARS successfully. The only side effect, at times it made me drowsy. Otherwise, it was great. It totally sucks that abuse/misuse caused people who needed it and used it properly had to be sacrificed, penalized for these reasons. I didn't see Vicodin, Dilladid, demoral or morphine discontinued. So now I'm in the same boat I was before just because some moron in the bureaucracy of Washington wanted to make noise and claim he was diminishing the opiate crisis by having this drug discontinued.!!!!!!!!"

• Back...
• March 23, 2011

"I have taken many things for my pain. I have had a level 3 spinal fusion and need more back surgery. My doctor gave me Opana and kept me on my oxycodone for break through pain. What a huge relief and not only that but the Opana did not give me that high feeling and I'm able to get around like a human again. I have to say the Opana gave me at least 8 hrs of relief and I was able to sleep and get up the next morning and move, where as before I woke up so stiff, sore and could hardly move."

• Anonymous
• June 27, 2010

"I have been on pain medicines since 1993 for back pain. I have been taking Oxycontin 40 Mg 3x per day, last month my pain management Doctor said that he was no longer writing for Oxycontin because of it showing up on the streets of our community. He said I had the choices of Morphine, Methadone, or Opana ER. I chose Opana so now I am on 30mg twice a day. The only benefit that I am experiencing is that it takes away the withdrawal symptoms and they don't drop you like when an Oxycontin wears off but for me the pain is still there."

• Rebel
• January 28, 2020

"After many trials of pain medication oxymorphone was prescribed. Finally relief. Now after years of being on this the pharmacist called me to tell me just two days before my refill it's being taken off the market. This was a huge branch pharmacy. I called another large chain store and was told the same thing. I have a message into my pain clinic but not looking forward to this change."

• Meg...
• February 28, 2017

"My insurance co would not fill a rx for oxycontin until I have tried opana & a couple of others I've never heard of. I was in a near fatal auto accident younger, I need a knee & hip replacement, breast cancer at end of 2013 & have had terrible time with infections, causing more surgeries. I lay in bed usually 16 hrs a day (including sleep) because I hurt all over & even more w/ house or yard chores . I'm allergic to morphine, codeine, delaudid, Fentanyl, CT scan dye - I can take only Demerol after surgery. At home the only med that I am not allergic to is oxycontin & ultram. I am now trying opana, because of my insurance company. I'm supposed to take 1 -20mg 2x/day. I am very disappointed. What little relief in gave me was only for about 2 hrs."

• jhdjr
• January 12, 2010

"I can not believe the cost of OPANA ER! After my wife and I pay our deductible for the OPANA ER we still get the shaft! I take four a day and after insurance I pay $250.00 for 30 days and my wife takes six a day for 30 days and hers is $350.00 after insurance pays! This is ludicrous. When I was given this medicine last year I decided that I was not going to take any more test or take any more medicine unless if is generic and cheap and that the tests were paid a 100%. "

• slloy...
• May 23, 2015

"I find this Medication very difficult to rate due to the fact that Effectiveness is not able to be judged until you have established a therapeutic level which can ultimately take as long as a week or so! I am not sure if I am being titrated properly or not. I suffer with an extremely severe case of Rheumatoid Arthritis and with that said anyone who shares the same diagnosis will agree that "No Medication no matter in what amount can bring you even 75% relief''. I am taking 1 10mg. Opana ER 3 times a day! It is my understanding that 2 per day is the normal dosage however through a mixup at an appointment with my Pain Mgmt. Clinic I saw a different Practicioner and she messed up my original regiment of 2 30mg. I am on the fence w/this Drug!"

• jrpem
• January 24, 2011

"I had a failed surgery nine years ago on my back at L4-5 and have taken a lot of medicines to get through the day. My doctor has had me on Opana ER 20 mg only for about a year now or close to it. As far as the pain it works well with little break through. But, the side effects for me just get worse. Nausea, sweats, cold, hot, very uneasy feeling. At first they were mild but seem to be getting worse with time. I feel so sick at times it's getting to be as bad as the pain level was and just makes me as mean. My doctor has talked me out of stopping once but I just made a appointment this morning and I'm getting off Opana. This stuff is very strong and works well. Just alot of side effects."

• odawg
• December 1, 2016

"I have Ankylosing Spondylitis and have been on 3 or 4 pain relievers since 2008. I am now on 10mg IR x 3 daily and 30mg ER x 3 daily. I am getting very little relief; however, I have read many reviews where people taking Opana praise the medication. On the pain scale level, I am generally at 7-8 w/o the medicine and 5 or 6 with the Opana. I guess I need to talk to my provider and see if there are some different options..."

• Anonymous
• February 21, 2011

"Opana ER is the 1st ER medication that I've tried that actually works for an extended period of time. And I've had to try many for my severe back and neck injuries. One 20mg pill will last at least 8 hrs, and I work long 16 hr days so that's a very good thing. I highly recommend it for people with severe problems/injuries. I definitely wouldn't recommend it for just mild to moderate pain problems or acute problems. Most ideal for people with chronic severe injuries who also work a lot."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 1, 2017

"I was on three 10mg ERs per day and it was wonderful. Low side effects, did not need to increase dose even after years. Now that they've pulled it, I've tried oxycontin (20mg twice/day) and then Exalgo (8mg once/day) and neither works as well as the Opana. I have lupus and OA (need joint replacement)."

• Uncle...
• February 9, 2021

"I use to take methadone 10mg 5× day, worked perfect , $50 for 150. Although every medical care provider looks at you like you are a heroin addict. The government told my doctor no more methadone prescriptions or lose your license, what? Now on Opana 30 ER (oxymorphone) works great for me but 1400 dollars a script, why? Thanks uncle Sam."

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2009

"Opana ER was the absolute best pain medication for long term use that I have ever used. I was on the medication for approximately 21/2 to 3 years until I developed a severe itching problem (head to soles of feet) from its use. If that had not happened I would still be using it and be virtually pain free 24/7."

• canna...
• April 6, 2010

"Been on almost everything for over 4 years I feel Opana ER an Opana IR take away the pain 25% - 50% more than any other medicine I have taken which means I am feeling good again. I am again able to work, clean and do a lot of the fun stuff I had to stop when I got sick (even mountain biking again!)."

• Anonymous
• March 27, 2010

"After a motorcycle wreck 2 years ago I was on Hydrocodone 10mg, then 2x 7.5mg per dose, then 3x 10mg, then 20mg OxyCodone, then Roxicodone (30mg oxy) then OxyCotin 30mg with 10mg oxycodone for break through. Finally 2 months ago I was put on 10mg ER (twice daily) with 5mg for break through pain (up to 4 times a day) and I feel fantastic! The oxycodone made me forget about the pain but did nothing for the pain, the Opana actually relieves the pain. I don't hurt anymore! I love being pain free and not high. Though I do miss being high sometimes and you really CAN NOT drink on this. It does it the Respiratory system harder then many others."

• JKMac
• March 16, 2009

"This medication has given me no pain relief. All it has done is give me about every side effect listed in the warnings and a few more. After a Utility pole fall over 15 years ago I was doing just fine on Flexeril until I had a drug interaction and my doctor has been searching ever since for another drug. I have tried 3 different ones at this point and am getting frustrated."

• Anonymous
• November 1, 2009

"I have been in back pain since 2001 after a truck accident. I have been on many different pain medicines. I just recently got on Opana ER 20mg every 12 hours. My pain level has gone down. I also have had a nerve block that didn't help very much at all. My L1-L2-L3-L4-L5 and S1 are buldging and spine is deteriorating. I also have to take Percocet 5/325 twice a day. Not totally pain free yet but better."

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2009

"I just started with Opana ER 5mg every 12 hours. The first time I used it, it did help with the pain, not much but a little. Then after a few days, I started suffering from some of the side effects. Anxiety attacks that verged on the near panic attack stage, difficulty breathing, and a few others. I told my doctor that I have heart problems, asthma, and a history of seizures, but he decided that he would give it to me anyway. I am glad that Opana ER works for some, but it is not the one for me."

• Warreta
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2013

"I have gotten good results with Opana ER with hardly any side effects."

• sassy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2013

"Better then Lortab 10/500 been taking for 3 years 4 times a day. "