OxyContin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Mou...
• July 19, 2015

For Chronic Pain "Was prescribed Oxy due to back pain. Never took meds in the last 30 years of my life. I took only one of these, and I'm laying on a gurney right now. Suffered a minor stroke. If it wasn't for my wife and her diligence to call 911, I'd be dead right now. Watch the documentary on Oxy, then decide whether this drug is safe. The list of side effects is longer than my arm. Be wise and prudent before you decide to swallow any meds. Be safe."

• Nol...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 19, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have chronic back pain from degenerative disc disease. I have disc herniations from L-2, L-3 down to L-5, S-1; along with spinal stenosis-different moderations depending on the disc-and spinal arthritis. To answer someone's question about how many OxyContin 80 ER pills can be prescribed per day: legally, the answer is 4-2 in the morning and 2 at night-which is what I receive; at one time they made 160 mg OxyContin, but they are no longer produced in the US. To whomever said they were prescribed 8 of them a day-illegal or not from the US. It is an extended-release medication meant to last 12 hours. I will be the first to say when they switched to the new formula, I didn't feel as though they were as effective and went from 2 to 4."

• buz...
• August 20, 2012

For Pain "I have had 13 back surgeries since 1997 after a car accident. I also have a spinal stimulator in me. I take 20 mg OxyContin four times a day and 10/325 Percocet five times a day. My pain stays about the same, some days I can't walk."

• Anonymous
• September 4, 2009

For Pain "I was taking OxyContin after 2 shoulder surgeries. Then I was in a bad auto accident. Even upping me to 80 mg 2 x daily wasn't enough. My doctor suggested OxyFast for breakthrough pain, so I tried it. This was the only combination that took away all my pain, so I could work and care for my family. At 29 yrs old, I thought my life was over, but these 2 medications gave me my life back!"

• man...
• November 4, 2008

For Pain "These pills are amazing. Nothing has ever worked the way they do on my back. I have had three surgeries, and I will always be in pain, but with these, I can at least function, and that's all I can ask for."

• Mik...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 5, 2018

For Pain "Using 20 mg OxyContin x 3 tabs a day, it's very good for pain, as good as morphine, I believe. At first, I felt sick and puked repeatedly, after 4 days, nausea settled down. I've been on the same dose for 5 years. The way I did it is to expect and live with some pain, if breakthrough occurs, then lie down, deal with that, and do not up the dose. For the most part, it works well. There are no prescribing issues as I am in the UK, and there's no problem here, and it's OC that I get and not OP. Overall, a decent painkiller if used sparingly, try to resist the extra breakthrough meds."

• ohi...
• September 10, 2008

For Pain "In 2000, I had 4 surgeries to repair an anal fistula. The surgeries were successful in that they did repair the fistula, but they also left me in severe chronic pain. Pain in the rectum area is very difficult to treat. I've been to numerous doctors in Columbus, where I live, and only 2 were willing to prescribe OxyContin. When I was taking the OxyContin, the pain was much better and I could actually sit down at a desk and do a job. Then the last doctor took me off because I'd been taking them for so long, and now I can't find a doctor to prescribe them again. Consequently, I'm back to suffering with terrible pain because doctors are afraid to prescribe OxyContin in Ohio unless the patient has cancer, which I don't."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2009

For Pain "I am 45 years old. I was in a car train accident in 1987, ejected from a truck in 1998, ruptured two discs in 2006, and in a head-on collision in 2008. I wish I could tell everyone-doctors, law enforcement, and everyone who suffers from pain-how life-saving OxyContin is."

• Anonymous
• November 16, 2011

For Pain "I have been on this medicine for about 11 to 12 years and found it to be the most effective and most tolerable for me. I have had to have my dosage raised over the 12-year period and take 210 mg over a 24 hr period, which is quite high. I don't believe I will have it raised from this level though because eventually the higher dose won't work either, so I have decided that I will just have to live with some degree of pain and limit what I'm able to do. I also feel it causes erectile dysfunction and have talked to many others who say the same thing. I believe it affects many more than the 1% they claim with erectile dysfunction. Probably closer to 98% in reality."

• 1ba...
• January 11, 2010

For Pain "After a series of operations on my lower back, the nerve scarring caused chronic pain. After being prescribed one pain medication after another, I was finally referred to a pain specialist. In 2000, I was put onto OxyContin at 30 mg twice a day. After less than 3 months, I suffered very bad withdrawal symptoms after missing the morning dose. The pain during those hours seemed to increase tenfold. By 2003, the dose had increased to 60 mg three times a day. I have now been taking OxyContin for 9 years. I still have breakthrough pain that keeps me from most activities, and my heart and lungs have been affected. I would like to stop taking the medication but have bad withdrawals."

• Fib...
• July 19, 2008

For Pain "After trying all kinds of pain medicines, I was about ready to give up. I was having issues at work, couldn't take care of my kids, let alone myself, because of the severity of the pain. My doctor decided to try me on OxyContin, and it has been a miracle. I can play with my kids again. My productivity at work has increased threefold. I am not calling in sick all the time, and I am enjoying life. I start clinicals in the fall. Miracle."

• J-J...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 18, 2017

For Chronic Pain "I have severe lower back pain. It's mechanical, and stretching helps, but it's not enough to stop this kind of pain. I started on buprenorphine, but it was not enough. I tried Oxycodone at 10 mg, not helping. OxyContin that lasts many hours at around 40 mg works. If I do stuff around the house or walk for a while, I need to take 20 mg Oxycodone on top. I have done this for two years. I think this is a good drug. However, I'm thinking about going back to buprenorphine, as the stretching may have helped over the last year. I won't know unless I try."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2012

For Pain "I'm a little skeptical because I actually withdrew a little from MS-Contin (morphine) when I switched to OxyContin. So far, it is working, but I hear morphine is the more potent of the two. MS-Contin stopped working after 3 or 4 months. So, 5 days into this OxyContin, it seems to be helping. I'm staying hopeful."

• Hea...
• March 7, 2010

For Pain "I have three bulging discs, arthritis, and sciatica in my lower back and also was just recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have been on OxyContin for about a year now, and yes, it has been increased about three times within that period of time. I am now on 80 mg four times a day. It works great with the pain relief, but it makes me sweat so uncontrollably that I have to keep a fan on me on a constant basis. I am also on about eight more kinds of medicines, so I'm not sure which ones are causing the dizziness. But when I wake up every morning, I can barely walk, and it takes about 45 minutes for the pain to subside. And then I start the sweating. But I can handle the sweating if it helps me walk so I can keep up with my four-year-old son. Truly a life saver."

• Bet...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 11, 2023

For Chronic Pain "I have a neurological condition that is extremely painful and continues to get worse as time goes by. Things I could do a year ago, I can't now. I no longer can drive, go to the store, and struggle with personal care. When pain meds were cut back, I lost half my dose. I am now on OxyContin 40 mg, 3 x daily, but it definitely is not reducing this pain enough to have a life without constant misery. Please help those of us who are suffering through no fault of our own. I have not had any side effects. I am thankful to have a pharmacy that has it for me and have been very kind."

• Cez...
• August 28, 2009

For Pain "I have had 3 major life-saving surgeries in 11 months, and have tried a number of pain medications. While grateful to be alive, the constant pain had reduced my quality of life to just about zero. I now take OxyContin 20 mg 2x a day, Vicodin 10/325 4 times a day for breakthrough pain. This 'recipe' has literally given me my life back! Occasional constipation is the only real side effect I've experienced. 6 months ago I spent most of my life in bed. Now I am able to participate in all the activities I enjoyed before the surgeries, and take care of the day-to-day responsibilities of housekeeping, etc., without help."

• Con...
• September 3, 2008

For Pain "I fractured my L1 in 2/08 and have had chronic back pain since. In addition, I have had 7 knee surgeries. My doctor is recommending knee replacements, but I'm only 36 and in no hurry to have it done. I've tried every kind of pain medicine there is. I found that Norco 10mg worked well but only lasted 3 hours or so, and I was developing a tolerance to it. My family doctor finally referred me to a pain management doctor, and he suggested OxyContin. I was hesitant at first because of the stigma associated with it, but decided to give it a try. What a difference it's made in my quality of life. I take 1 x 20mg tablet in the morning and 1 in the evening and live pain-free. I still take the Norco for breakthrough pain, but don't need it often."

• Chr...
• August 29, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I've had orbital implants, neck surgery, and I am a juvenile diabetic since I was a year old, now I'm 50. The pain in my head, neck, and right arm, and the neuropathy in both feet are very, very painful. I've been on doxycycline for 6 years. It works great, but if you're treating chronic pain, take it when it's time, don't wait until the pain is at its worst. It works consistently better."

• Mar...
• March 20, 2009

For Pain "A true wonder drug for pain; there is nothing that comes even close. It is allowing me to enjoy my life and function in a way that was not possible for decades of maddening trips to physiotherapy and pain clinics and costly prescriptions for drugs that not only did not provide any relief but also made me feel sick and kept me bed-ridden. Yes, the drug does begin to wear off before the 12-hour time-release period, but it stays strong enough to tide you over (and also remind you of how much help it is providing). I've been on the smallest amount (the doctor allows 10 mg x 3 plus breakthrough oxycodone for very bad days) for over 2 years; and will stick to that regime. Like a genie, you cannot abuse this drug; if you do, it'll just stop working."

• Cro...
• July 26, 2008

For Pain "I have been taking this drug for two years now. I take a 20 mg pill twice a day. I also have 8 Norcos a day if needed for breakthrough pain. I have severe Crohn's disease, and these medicines have been the best thing that has happened to me. My frequent bathroom trips are now maybe only twice a day. They also help me have an appetite. My major pain results from irreversible AVN of my elbows and knees. Before this medication, I could not get out of bed due to the severe pain."

• Bru...
• December 5, 2009

For Pain "An excellent pain reliever. I did experience a few side effects, though. I became irritable and would sometimes hear sounds I wasn't sure of. This drug has a high risk of dependency, but it can be controlled. To me, the side effects are worth it due to the great pain relief it provides."

• Dar...
• June 9, 2010

For Pain "OxyContin gives me far more pain relief than all the other 'pain killers' I have been given over the years. I have advanced osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, idiopathic gastro paresis, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, hypermobility syndrome, and a host of other random medical disorders. I have had crippling pain over the last 7 years, been on everything from Talacen and Darvocet to Lortab and Percocet. This is the first medication that allows me to get out of bed and clean my house and walk my dog. My quality of life is so improved. The only reason for me giving this a 9 is because it does cause a lot of constipation, in my mind, this is a small price to pay."

• Anonymous
• September 24, 2010

For Pain "Have been on this medication for about 1 and a half years. Severe neuropathy in both ankles and feet, degenerative disc disease in 2004, several broken bones over the years from horseback riding. This medicine has given me my life back after suffering with chronic pain for years. Take 120 mg of OxyContin twice a day and 30 mg of oxycodone four times a day for breakthrough pain. Am able to work 12-hour night shifts and get on with my life due to this drug. Without it, I would not be able to do anything other than be in misery."

• pau...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I am trying to get info on what the max dose should be. I was on eight 80 mgs a day. New doctor brought me down to three. It's not enough. I have been pleading with him for 6 months now. I have been taking them since they first came out and 900 mgs of morphine before that. Broke my back at 14, I have 6 fused vertebrae with 2 9' Harrington rods in my back, 2 collapsed discs, and full of arthritis. I run out early every week. I am 65. Did all the other things: steroids, hydrotherapy, etc. Name it, I tried. I just need 1 pill back per day. Any advice?"

• Duk...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 10, 2015

For Chronic Pain "Really helps get rid of my pain. Allows me to function comfortably; since it makes me almost completely pain-free, I sleep like a teenager. Prior to using this med, I used to wake up hourly because of pain. My only bad effect is that I get itchy every once in a while."