what is the difference in the pain meds oxycontin 10 mg vs oxycodone 10 mg? Is there a difference?
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10/14/09 7:53pm
OxyContin is the extended-release version of oxycodone. They are the same medication but you don't have to take the OxyContin as often. As far as strength goes, 10 mg of OxyContin would be approximately equal to 5 mg of oxycodone because the 10 mg is gradually released over a 12-hour period; whereas with oxycodone, you would take 10 mg every six hours, making a total of 20 mg in a 12-hour period. So, 20 mg of OxyContin every 12 hours would be equal to 10 mg of oxycodone every six hours. I hope that makes sense.
10/12/09 8:04pm
To the best of my knowledge Oxycontin is a brand name for the generic medication oxycodone. I hope this helps!
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Thanks Karen for the response. I was concerned because I use oxycodone 10mg for for breakthrough pain, but parmacy gave me oxycontin 10 mg instead.
Since I'm on 100mcg fentanyl every 72 I use only 3-5 tabs per week. I've only been on these since July 09 but I'm narcotic phobia of sorts and I was hesitant at first. I never feel effects of oxcodone but now during the day I do feel effects of oxcontin 10 mg. I still wonder there's a difference in strengh for my pain. need abit more research. Thanks for your imput Best Regards