OxyContin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• pau...
• May 26, 2008

For Pain "I lived in torture for years after back and neck surgery failed. Like a fool, I refused to take narcotic medicine until I started studying their intrinsic effects on people. For the past 4 years, I've been taking OxyContin, now 320 mg/day, and I can only thank God for these little green miracles. I've never felt 'high' on them. I take them to function, PERIOD."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2012

For Pain "I have been on every ER pain medicine except for methadone. OxyContin is changing my life drastically for the better. I can now walk longer distances, help around the house, play with the kids and much, much more. In short, this medicine is a life changer. I switched from fentanyl which always made me tired and grumpy. God bless my patient wife. I have a new life and I'm so grateful!"

• Red...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2014

For Chronic Pain "I have Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis that affects everything in my body (organs and joints) but mainly my lower back. Spinal stenosis, bulging and degenerative discs, severe nerve damage from carpal tunnel in both hands, plus both hips and knees need surgery in the near future also. I take 80mg OxyContin 3 times daily plus Percocet 10mg 3 times daily for breakthrough pain. I have to take my pain medication first thing in the morning before I can take on my day. Have tried MS Contin and it worked fine, just did not last the 12 hours that they say it was supposed to, it was more like 6. Lortabs was like taking a placebo."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 7, 2012

For Chronic Pain "I have chronic pain in my lower back, and this medication enables me to get out of bed each day and keep working. That said, I don't get the full 12 hours of sustained release. For me, it's more like 9-10 hours of relief before I feel it progressively wearing off (and supplement with a small dose of IR Oxycodone). Side effects? Finding the right dosage was tricky. Too little and I was in pain, but too much and I could barely keep my eyes open to function. I was fatigued the whole time and itchy all over. I've now found a stable balance between pain relief and side effects that is workable with the rest of my life. Overall, it's been a miracle medicine for me to relieve debilitating pain. I'm still in my 30s and am too young to be feeling 80 every day."

• Soc...
• September 16, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have been taking Oxy ER 20mg 3x a day plus up to 8 Oxy IR 5mg for the past 7 years. It has been a Godsend for me. I was in a bad car accident in 2008 in which I suffered from a bruised spinal cord plus it worsened already bad Degenerative Disc Disease, Arthritis, and Spinal Stenosis. In June 2009, I had a spinal fusion on my neck levels 5-7. After both, I was left with horrible arm, shoulder, and neck pain and mobility issues in my neck. I work a lot on the computer and meeting with people. If not for the medication, I would not be able to work. I still have some pain, but it is more of a tolerable background pain instead of a full nerve toothache. Please, folks, use responsibly, many of us need it to live and function. I worry it will go away."

• Anonymous
• May 3, 2009

For Pain "I have been taking the extended-release tablets of OxyContin for degenerative spine disease for about 1 1/2 years. I had been through so many different pills, therapy, surgeries, etc. I actually got my life back. I was able to do my housework, do some (limited) activities with my child and most of all work. I am only 47 and cannot believe my life has become a continuous back issue. If it weren't for this medication, I would be on disability. I too, am tired of the bad rap people get for being prescribed this medication. The stigma associated with this medication is horrific. It is embarrassing enough that I have this disease and have to rely on medication, but it keeps me productive in society. I refuse to go on disability."

• Xto...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Severely hurt my neck all the way to my lower back. Was recently prescribed 30mg IR twice daily. I want to say this: For people suffering tremendous excruciating pain, it is an amazing excellent medication because it takes my pain away right away. However, for me, it is way too strong and I can’t function on it. When taken at night, I can’t wake up in the morning. I have made an appointment to go back to my doctor and switch back to Vicodin. To anyone reading: please don’t abuse or take unless you really need it, and for those taking it just to get high out there, stop! You are ruining it for the responsible people suffering and are risking their well-being for your selfish actions. I was responsible enough to see it was too strong for me. Please listen!!!"

• Jef...
• July 16, 2008

For Pain "I have suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years. I have been through all the NSAID drugs, Celebrex, Methotrexate injections, gold shots, Aspirin in mega doses. I finally found a Doctor who understood. He prescribed OxyContin 40mg 3 times a day for my pain. I still have pain, but it is livable. I am on disability, and am also able to hold a part-time job. I don't struggle to do simple things like take a shower or do the dishes. This medicine has changed my life."

• The...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 31, 2013

For Chronic Pain "My PM doc ran me through the gamut of long-acting painkillers before settling on OxyContin. When I started seeing this PM doc, I had been taking 15 mg Oxycodone (IR) 6 times a day, and he told me we needed to get me on a long-acting medicine. We tried Exalgo, Opana, Avinza, Nucynta, and Exalgo again. They all seemed to provide adequate pain relief, just not for the amount of time they claim to. Back to old faithful, OxyContin/oxycodone hasn't failed me yet."

• BSa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 28, 2020

"I have debilitating pain from RSD, CRPS, levoscoliosis, Raynaud's syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy. It can drop me to my knees crying. I was diagnosed in 1997 with reflex sympathetic dystrophy. It has advanced into several forms of nerve damage. I've had many different treatments. I have been on OxyContin and oxycodone for many years. It has given me enough relief to be a productive person with little to no side effects. My doctors have been tapering my medications because the AG and feds want people off, even if it helps. And insurance does not want to pay anymore. It makes me want to give up. I'm so tired of being dictated to as to what is best for me. They are so wrong!"

• Goz...
• August 11, 2013

For Chronic Pain "I suffer from degenerative arthritis in my lower spine, which is slowly making its way up my back. At first, I was taking Oxynorm, which is the same as OxyContin but in an instant-release form. I began on 10mg a day, however, due to tolerance issues, this dosage quickly increased, leaving me in a state where I was so stoned I might as well have been drunk. Concerned about this, I spoke to my GP who changed me over to OxyContin, slow-release. After 3 years, once again due to tolerance, I am on 80mg 3 times a day. The pain relief is awesome, sometimes it's so effective I forget my back's stuffed. However, some of the side effects are bad, for instance, I forget to breathe, have trouble swallowing, and the constipation is horrendous."

• Ben...
• February 24, 2020

For Chronic Pain "I’m a registered nurse and home care. In 2013, my car spun out, and I had numerous injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, three fractured vertebrae, a lacerated spleen, and three broken ribs. Since 2013, up until 2019, I had chronic pain day in and day out, around the clock, even when I took Tylenol. One day, I went to my doctor in tears because I tried taking a night class, but the driving and sitting in my car caused me too much pain. So she suggested I go to a pain center for treatment. Lo and behold, I was prescribed 10 mg of oxycodone three times a day, which I’ve been taking for over a year now, and I wake up in the morning, take my medication, and have level one pain, which is basically not much."

• Bra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 30, 2015

For Chronic Pain "I've had chronic pain for over 9 years now due to fibromyalgia and rheumatoid after I had a neck fusion back in 2005. Every day I have a lot of pain that I couldn't get out of bed without taking my med first. I'm on OxyContin 20 mg 2 a day every 12 hours and Percocet 10/325 4 a day for breakthrough. OxyContin doesn't work for me really well, it lasts about 3 to 4 hours, then I have to take Percocet for breakthrough pain to help me some more. So, altogether with these two medications, I still have a lot of pain that I'm coping with. I wish the doctor would increase the OxyContin, but he doesn't want to, so I have to live with all this pain every day for almost 10 years now. You know it's really bad to live with chronic pain every day. SomeoneHelpMe."

• Amm...
• December 25, 2017

For Chronic Pain "I find OxyContin very effective, but it took some time to get it to where it was most effective. I found it most surprising that higher doses caused more pain. My doctor is great. He worked WITH me to adjust it many up & down on dosage. Best of all, WE were able to find a low dose of OxyContin & Oxycodone combination that has worked consistently for over a year now without adjustments. Find a doctor that is also a real partner in your health care!"

• ell...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 12, 2012

For Chronic Pain "I would just like to say that I have been taking OxyContin along with other strong pain medication for years. I have been blessed by doctors who understand what chronic pain can do to your life and not being afraid to prescribe what is needed. Although I am still in chronic pain, I would not be able to get out of bed without these medications."

• Lau...
• May 11, 2014

For Chronic Pain "I have chronic pancreatitis - cause unknown (I do not drink alcohol). The pain from this disease is constant and severe. I take OxyContin 30 mg twice daily, and it is very effective in controlling the pain and keeping it, for the most part, at a tolerable level (about 4-5 on the 1-10 pain scale). For occasional episodes of breakthrough pain, which can be very bad, I have oral Dilaudid 2 mg. I do not take this often, only when needed. It helps me avoid trips to the ER for pain control. Dilaudid is not often prescribed for home use. I'm under the care of a pain specialist. Neither my GI nor endocrinologist can prescribe schedule II narcotics. Chronic pancreatitis is one of the most painful diseases a person can have."

• Dai...
• July 23, 2012

For Pain "I see so many people here rating this medicine as a lifesaver, and especially thankful because it allows them to play with their kids. It's the same for me. I still have a very low quality of life and spend a lot of time in bed, but without it, I would barely be human."

• suz...
• February 5, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have 7 bulging discs, DDD and AS, on daily pain meds for 7 years. I requested a long-acting pain med and had been on oxycodone IR 10mg, 3 times a day. My doctor switched me to OxyContin 10mg, 4 times per day. AMAZING RESULTS! I no longer feel drugged, I feel like myself again. The IR made me feel drugged and only lasted 3 hours, it was a rollercoaster all day long. I take 2 in the morning, 1 at 2 pm, and 1 at 6 pm, and do not feel like I am on any medication at all, but the pain has gone from an 8 to a 2 (if I don't move) to maybe a 4 or 5 at worst. I am able to clean the house, shower, do many activities I was unable to do before. I feel so blessed that I have my life back. It seems to give me energy, but no other side effects at all. No dry mouth either."

• Anonymous
• June 15, 2009

For Pain "I have been in pain for 3 years and Oxycodone has been a lifesaver. I take 3 x 40s and 3 x 30 IR a day, and I can get up and live my life as best as I can. I still have pain, but these have made it better to live. I hate how everyone looks down on this medication that my doctor has helped me with. Thank goodness for doctors who help."

• Dog...
• September 14, 2013

For Chronic Pain "Degenerative Disc Disease. In 20 years, I have been through all the medicines a regular doctor can write a prescription for. Once in pain management, I started with 10 mg of OxyContin twice a day, then increased to 20 mg twice a day. Now I am on OxyContin 20 mg twice a day. OxyContin has worked for me in the long haul."

• hen...
• April 23, 2017

For Chronic Pain "I am a double amputee with both hips totally replaced. Degenerative arthritis was the reason for the replacements. I am 64, and oxycodone 10mg, three times daily, returned my life to me after 11 surgeries. Four months ago, my PCP (primary care doctor) said he could no longer prescribe them. I have been in a wheelchair since the removal. Being in a nursing facility was my only option. I get to see a pain management doctor soon and hope I can get my meds back, along with my life."

• Jak...
• March 26, 2013

For Chronic Pain "I've been on OxyContin for 6 years now. Of course, my PM doc gave me the lowest dose and worked up from there. I am at the maximum amount they will give me, which is 80mg 3 times a day, plus Oxy IR 30mg 3 times a day, and Soma 350mg 3 times a day. It may seem like a lot, but over the years my body developed a tolerance to this medicine. Now I have been on this same dose for 3 years, and it is perfect. No need to take anymore. The bad thing is the DEA inspected my doc's office and asked him to switch all of his patients off of OxyContin to morphine. So now I am on morphine. I am finding that it does not work as well as the OxyContin."

• Lad...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 18, 2024

For Chronic Pain "I've been on OxyContin CR 30mg 2x a day for 8 years. Oxycodone 10 mg IR for breakthrough pain. It works and has been the only drug that has kept me from giving up. I have had spinal disease since my late 20s. I've probably, over the years, been on every pain med, but they always quit working or I ended up needing more as time went by. I don't want more! My insurance decided a few years back that OxyContin ER would no longer be on their 'formulary'. I appealed to the insurance company. They denied my appeal. I went through a third-party physician (the insurance company's procedure) and won the appeal. The unbiased physician agreed with my doctor. Those who abused the opioids made us, who have chronic pain issues, really have to suffer for their irresponsibility. I won against the HMO Medicare insurance company. It makes me happy each month when they have to fill it without complaint, even though I know they hate paying for it! When did insurance companies become physicians anyway?"

• she...
• September 13, 2013

For Chronic Pain "I feel this medicine has helped with minimum side effects. I do not get a high or low feeling taking it. I have been able to do more with little pain. I have learned my limitations which was very important in order to not overdo it that can cause more problems."

• hot...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 13, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Why are the reports for the public to read so jaded against the use of opioid medications? Too many false reports of abuse in chronic pain patients are mixed with clear reports of heroin abuse & deaths from heroin. Myself & most chronic pain patients, who are well-educated on side effects before starting opioids, all agree that the misuse of these opioids would never enter our minds. When prescribed these drugs, the result is the regift of our lives & functioning again. It is something we'd never chance losing after suffering the complete loss of sanity from unending pain that affects our ability to function in every way that a normal human takes for granted every day, every minute of their day and of their life. I'm in my 17th year of receiving pain relief with fentanyl."