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Sam

Successful exchanging an ER opioid with an IR opioid?

I recently replaced the generic extended-release (ER) Oxycodone with the immediate release (IR) Oxycodone. Daily mg’s are the same. I am failing to reproduce the effective coverage obtained with the ER. Now, pain is intensified, mobility is strained, depression is great and restful sleep is nonexistent. Has anyone been successful exchanging... Read more Chevron

posted 02/26/2010, comments (3)|

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Karen Lee Richards

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Oxycodone Shortage

You may have heard rumors that there is a shortage of the opioid pain reliever oxycodone. Or you may have tried to fill your oxycodone prescription only to be told that your pharmacy doesn't have any and doesn't know when they will be getting more. There have been at least two significant recalls of instant release oxycodone in the... Read more Chevron

posted 03/10/2009, comments (84)|