Does Ms Contin Make You Sleepier Than Oxycontin
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I am taking 3 30 mgs of MSContin per day. It makes me sleepy and I need a nap about an hour after taking it. My Doctor is willing to switch me to OxyContin 30 mgs 3 30 mgs per day. Which medicine makes you sleepier?

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Finding a happy medium is your goal as these medicines ( sustained release opiods) release slowly over a 12 hour period. The key is to stay active after ingestion if you do not want to relax. Once your body adjusts to the regular dosing you should be able to manage your energy levels. Remember, morphine and sleep are dear friends; to counter these effects you must push through any lure of drowsiness and you will find how this medicine can give you energy. It is a powerful medicine that if used correctly can manage sustained chronic pain. I also occasionally use caffeine products (Diet Soda w/ Caffeine) and coffee sometimes.

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Hello, Candy! How are you?

When I was on pain management for several years, Morphine always knocked me out, but I only experienced a little drowsiness with Oxycodone.

However, as BL has stated, no one can say how any given medication will affect you. We are all different, so the only solution is to try it and see.

The FDA warns that these medication carry the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache and constipation.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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No one can say for sure if a certain med will make you sleepy. Morphine is more sedating, for most people, than OxyContin is.

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