A realistic Oxycodone dosage?

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Thursday, November 05, 2009
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I've got a question - and a complaint - about Oxycodone dosages. I'll have to give you some context here I guess. I had to go onto long-term disability. For many years my primary care has been through the local VA clinic. The VA clinic told me it is their policy to NOT get in...

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Nan from the Dunes
Friday, November 06, 2009 at 01:57 PM

Jeff:

I recently was switched from norcote 10/325 tid(3xdaily) to oxy 10/650 tid(3x) I also have a pump. the oxy is for breakthru and pain in other areas i have problems with since the pump is for cervical area. I would check with major pharmacy's to see if they have any type of program you can belong too. as an example, in my area walgreens has a 20 bucks per year joining program which reduces cost. the state i live in belongs to a program in which all residents can get a card and get drugs at reduced cost. also check walmart....call around to price check. The cost under this una rx(state card for oxy20mg er 1 month is 110 , looked it up for you) See if your state has a unified type of drug card. Wait....I just looked up your profile...you live in indiana , so do I, go to this link....fill it out....check walgreens, cvs....walmart..for cost. Then get this card, it is free...follow link for meds and check prices in your area...it might save you some bucks for these meds you are going to need help with.....Who is your employer?... send m;e private message maybe i can really help you....been dealing with all this stuff for 5 + years. but first here is the link: http://indianadrugcard.com/index.php# I look forward to talking to you later

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Jeff L
Friday, November 06, 2009 at 06:00 PM

Hey Nan, thanks for the info - I'll send you a private message after this.

In browsing through other posts, I've run across references to a couple more sites: www.simplefill.com and www.pparx.org have you tried either of these? The one post said that the simplefill site filled out all paperwork and even gets refills automatically for $65 a month. Sounds too good to be true, but still probably worth checking out.

In your post you said you were switched to oxy 10/650 - is that 10mg oxy with 650 acetaminophen, like percocet?

I went to the site and got the Indiana drug card. That was easy. Thanks again

Jeff

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Nan from the Dunes
Friday, November 06, 2009 at 08:39 PM

Jeff:

oxy is 10mg with 650 mg as you guessed. I have not tried the other options out there because I still had coverage and do have coverage until 12/13/09 with my employer, The State of Indiana. It is after I have to purchase my own. Will let you know other details later.

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Kathleen
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 06:28 PM

Hey Nan, I came across your comment while looking at information regarding Oxycodone and Oxycontin. I too am on this medication (among 10 or so other meds per day). The reason I wanted to contact you is because you seem to be in a similar situation as I am. I worked for the State of Colorado for 20 years and have recently gone on Disability Retirement. I did not pay into Social Security, so I am not elligible for Medicare or Medicaid (I'm 49 years old). Right now I am using COBRA insurance, with the reducation from Obama's stimulus package. So my premium is only $139 a month. In January that goes up to $397 a month!!! I only make $1807 in PERA Disability, so its going to be tough. Do you know of any other optioins for health insurance coverage for State employees?

Thanks for your consideration of my question.

Kathleen

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Nan from the Dunes
Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 10:19 PM

Kathleen:

Having paid into medicare, I really wouldn't know what to do in your situation. Does Colorodo have a retired employees association that you can contact for suggestions? This situation of yours leaves me at a loss, other than working with drug companies for cost reduced or free medication assistance I really don't know what direction to point you in. I would discuss this with as many people in your state, for direction and guidance. If fact this kinda blows me away that this option was even availiable to you(if an option) talk, talk, talk, to other state retiree's to get some suggestions.

Have a great week!

I am sorry I cannot point you in any other directions.

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Scooter
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 05:49 PM

The amount you are taking is NOT a high dose at all. Ten years ago I started out at 20mg three times a day with 5mg in between for breakthru pain. Now, I'm up to 80mg twice a day and 40mg once a day with 5mg for breakthru pain. My doctor told me he would encrease the doses if I needed it. Of coarse it costs a fortune. Oxycontin has a bad reputation because so many people abuse it and there are a lot of doctors who won't prescribe it. I wish you the best with many low pain days. Scooter

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Jeff L
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 09:54 PM

Hey Scooter, thanks. I kinda figured the dose was pretty low, especially after my internet searches...

I just can't figure out the doc's attitude about this stuff and why they say a total of 55 mg a day is ridiculously huge.

I get the same type of effects as I had with Vicodin - the drug helps with pain, but I don't have any kind of feelings or anything that would make me want to take it recreationally. The VA clinic also makes me take frequent blood tests to ensure that not only am I taking my drugs, but also that I'm not taking any recreational drugs. They know I have real pain for several conditions, but act like every prescription they write is gonna come out of their own paycheck. I guess I'm paying for all the other peoples' abuses of this drug...

Jeff