Contin Vs. Codone Vs. Lyrica

I had surgery 4 weeks ago. I've been taking Oxycontin 10 mg 2 X's a day. And then Oxycodone 5 mg every 4 hrs. I'm also on Lyrica 2 X's a day. The oxycodone I try to push it 6-8 hrs but then I get nausea. I keep taking it different every time trying to trick my body out of an addictive routine. Not sure if that works, but I will try anything. However I am not sure which is more addictive, Contin, Codone or Lyrica and how do I wean from all of them?. One more thing, for the last 2 days I have hives, an itchy rash all over my body. Which one would cause that?

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Hello, Jaime! How are you?

Oxycontin and Oxycodone are the same medication, Oxycontin is just a time released formulation of it. A slow taper to stop is best to prevent withdrawal symptoms and your doctor should be able to help you set up on that is safe for you.

The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

Lyrical is actually classified by the FDA as an anticonvulsant that can also be used to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. Its typical side effects my possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and mood swings.

It's not addictive, so to speak, but your body does get used to it and a sudden withdrawal may cause rebound pain, depression and anxiety, so a slow taper off of it is also best.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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