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Old 01-04-2009, 04:27 PM
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Default difference between hydrocodone and oxycodone

i have a ruptured disk in my back and perscribed hydrocodone 7.5 for the pain but my grandmother also gives me oxycodone 10mg sometimes becasuse the hydrocodone dosent work that well. if i have to take a drug test for work can it tell the difference between the two or will it just show up as painkillers in my system
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Old 01-04-2009, 06:33 PM
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It depends on the number of panels in the test, if you test positive for any opioids they'll send your samples to a different lab, or perhaps do it inhouse (that depends) and probably do a GC/MS and find the Oxy anyway. Sorry about your luck pal.
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Old 01-22-2009, 04:32 AM
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THESE TWO DRUGS ARE SIMILAR, BUT NOT the same. Hydrocodone is the generic name for Vicodin, Norco, Lortab and about 30 others. It is a narcotic analgesic, and not quite as strong as Oxycodone. It's also SLIGHTLY less regulated ie.. it can be CALLED IN to a pharmacy by a physician. It can be habit forming. Vicodin and the rest are a combo of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Oxycodone is also a narcotic analgesic, also can be habit forming. It's also a combo of acetaminophen and oxycodone (generic) name for Percocet, Tylox, Roxilox. It is SLIGHTLY more regulated ie.. in CANNOT be called in to a pharmacy, you have to have a physical written prescription from a physician. Because of it's potential for abuse and dependence, doctors tend to order Vicodin rather than Percocet.
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