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Comparing OxyContin

OxyContin

oxycodone

OxyContin is a long-lasting form of oxycodone, a potent narcotic pain-relieving medicine which should be reserved for mainly cancer-related pain. Use is limited by its potential for addiction and... more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.6
269 Reviews

For Pain Ahhhh, the dreaded drug...no matter what you call it, by whatever media-scare tactic out there, what isn't trumpeted are the success stories....why is that? Does something have to be "Negative" to garner press? And if so, why is that? My story: Two brain surgeries. Manmouth amounts of pain. I tried everything -- nothing lasted like this drug. It has allowed me to go back to work, to live my life, to be a father to my children. Screw the strange looks @the pharmacy...I'm alive!

9
Anonymous

For Pain I'm a chronic back pain sufferer who's endured extensize physical therapy, endless pain medicines, muscle relaxers, antiepileptic/antispasmodics, etc., before reluctantly undergoing surgery - Anterior lumbar fusion with posterior stabilization. Unfortunately surgery failed to relieve the pain. OxyContin's been a life-saver for me (80 mg 2/daily Percocet 10/325 for breakthrough pain)- Nothing short of miraculous in it's ability to allow me to perform daily tasks I was unable to perform previously.

9
Bad Luck Sammy

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 2 tablet, extended release
Dosage 10 mg
Per Unit* $13.73
Cost* $27.46
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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Other oxycodone brands include: Dazidox, Endocodone, ETH-Oxydose, M-Oxy, Oxaydo, Oxydose, Oxyfast, OxyIR, Percolone, Roxicodone,... more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

5.6 hours

CSA Schedule**

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2
High potential for abuse

Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 943 drugs are known to interact with OxyContin:

  • 339 major drug interactions (1718 brand and generic names)
  • 602 moderate drug interactions (3645 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 05, 2010

WADA Class

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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