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Thursday, December, 04, 2008

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Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.
posted 05/05/2008, comments (2)

Abuse-proof OxyContin Under FDA Evaluation

When OxyContin was first introduced in 1996, it was hailed as a breakthrough treatment for severe chronic pain.  OxyContin, a time-released version of oxycodone, was intended to be swallowed whole.  The painkiller would then be gradually released over a 12-hour period, giving sufferers consistent and steady relief.  Unfortunately... Read moreChevron

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