Saturday, April 26, 2008 Charlotte asks

Q: What is the difference between Oxycontin HCL CR and Oxycontin HCL ER?

I have been on Oxy ER 40mg for about 2 years. I had a doctor appt last week and needed a refill on the Oxy. This time she upped the dosage to 60 mg - one 40mg and one for 20mg to be taken 2x daily. After having the script filled I noticed that it was not the extended relief but CR (donb't know what CR means). I could be imagining this but it seems I am not getting the relief (although it is short term relief) as I was when taking the ER.

I have had FMS/CFS for about 15 years although finally diagnosed a little over 2 years ago. I was put on Lyrica but it did nothing to help with the pain. Just caused swelling in hands and feet and a feeling of dizziness and being off balance - if people saw me they would think I had one too many drinks, lol. I was on it for 6 months before I finally told the doctor I wanted to wean off it.

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john vitz

8/11/08 5:58pm

charlotte, the er is extended release and the cr is controlled release. their is NO difference.

My girl is in pain

10/ 6/10 2:46am

There is a difference between the new oxycontin er and the old version of oxycontin. The new version has an OP on one side and whatever number the dosage is on the other side, i have viewed many other boards on the subject. There have been a lot of complaints about the new version of oxycontin, that it does not last as long or even work as effective as the old version oc's vs. the op's. O.P's are garbage and barely relieve any substained pain!! Truly feel for all the people who are having similar problems with this new version, my girlfriend has three hearneated dics in her back and has to fight to fall asleep because she is in such pain. If anyone has any news regarding a generic that is as effective as the old version,?? Heard that mallincroft had one but it may be discontinued. The teva's if they are still around are very similar in texture to the new version of oxycontin op's, the op's are made with new added ingridents, op's are designed to stop abuse not to stop pain in my girls mind!! Please voice your thoughts on the new version if anyone has been stuck with and unnotified about the change of pills???

Legitneed

1/ 6/11 7:09am

Yes..they changed it up on me with no advanced warning . Bounced back and forth between the old and the new OP's until I ran out of the OC's ( both 15 mg x 3 daily) The new formulation by my standards and pain level is only about 50% effective before needing to re-dose... at this rate I will obviously run out too soon. Called Purdue and their pharmiscist said" maybe you should ask your doctor for something else" Can you believe that?

I said "you know , you're exactly right" perhaps you guys should stick to selling chicken instead of playing chicken with peoples health and well being"

Terri

4/30/08 4:24pm

Hey Charlotte, I searched this on my pharmacy site and what I found was that the OxyHCLCR is for immediate release and the OxyER is for extended release. The first one works fast and the second is to help control the pain until your next OxyHCLCR. I hope this helps in finding an answer. As for the Lyrica I also had terrible reactions while taking it. Swelling and feeling totally drunk all the time! I even was walking into the door frames because my balance was way off! And also had terrible headaches even on the lowest of doseage. My Rheumy didn't believe it and told me I was not taking it right. I tried to tell him that I followed the directions to the tee. He then told me that there was no way it would cause those reactions and I just didn't want it to work and that I just wanted pain meds!! What a jerk! Needless to say I have not been back to see him. He is one of those very arrogant know it alls if you know what I mean. Since we live in a very small community I had to travel 30 miles to see him and he is the ONLY Rheumy in the town I have to travel to. I am just going to my regular dr who has been wonderful in all aspects of helping to get my pain under control. Although we have tried several different meds (haven't tried the Oxy as yet) such as methadone and morphine the plain ol'Lortab(hydrocodone) seems to work the best. I take 10mgs 5 times daily and 5mgs for break thru pain if needed. Sorry to have written a novel! Anyway, I hope the info I found helps. Good luck to you!

Terri

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