[dianab]

Does anyone else out there take oxycodone 30 mg.? They say they should not be cut or crushed but they seem too strong for me. I tried breaking it in 4 pieces (very difficult). This is a new prescription and my doctor is on vacation. This is for severe back pain. Thanks for any help.

DIANA

[jluiek1954]

hi the powers that be say you should not break or chew sr oxycodone, do you have a script for breakthrough pain that you can take until your doc gets back

[BSnodgras]

HI,

I think oxycodone is generic for oxycontin. This is a timed release medication that slowly seeps out of its container (pill you are trying to cut up). DO NOT CUT IT UP! This will result in all the medication coming out at once. Be careful!

[mpvt]

oxycodone is the active narcotic in percoet,oxycontin is just a sustained realese of the narcotic oxycodone......Dave

[dianab]

thank you all for writing back to me. I am feeling better now and seeing the doctor on Monday to discuss this med.

DIANA

[edhead2000]

If you've just started on oxycodone, then yes, 30 mg is way too high. You should have been started on a lower dose such as 10 mg.

[shelterministries]

Originally Posted by dianab

Does anyone else out there take oxycodone 30 mg.? They say they should not be cut or crushed but they seem too strong for me. I tried breaking it in 4 pieces (very difficult). This is a new prescription and my doctor is on vacation. This is for severe back pain. Thanks for any help.

DIANA

Please e mail me if you need any further advice . etc. I was in Pharmacy for 11 years.

Mattie

God Bless