Is Opana 10mg Stronger Than A Oxycodone 30mg (Page 7)
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i have new pesription and my dr. wants me to try opana 10mg. is this drug stonger and how much stonger than my last drug oxycodone 30mg..

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I think I explained it before in this section, but in case I didn't...Opana (Oxymorphone) is a metabolite of Percocet (Oxycodone). Relationship: Opana is to Percocet as Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) is to Vicodin (Hydrocodone). Opana is 2.5x stronger than Percocet and the half-life of Opana is 34 hours compared to Percocet at 4 hours. It has been a while since I checked that, but I am pretty sure those half-lives are accurate.

So to answer your question, which one is stronger between the 10mg Opana and a 30mg Percocet (also called Oxy's, Roxy's, ect, the blue pills)? It depends on the which way you take it! If you take Opana orally, only 10% of it makes it into the blood stream after 1st pass metabolism in the liver. Taking the Percocet orally allows 90% into the blood stream. So taking them orally the Percocet is stronger, but after the Percocet is completely metabolized the Opana will be reaching its peak level (2.5mg millieqv).

However, taking Opana via insiffilation (intranasally) gets 90% into the blood stream where 30mg Percocet absorbs 45% that way. So if you insufflate your 10mg Opana, after 12 hours you will be feeling great with a milliequivalence (sp) of 27mg of Percocet which is the same if you took the Percocet orally EXCEPT for the fact that how you felt when taking the Percocet when it reached it's maximum level in your blood will last about 8x as long on the Opana, but that is only intranasally. If taken orally it will be equivalent to having 2.5mg of Percocent that lasts 8x as long.

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I no longer have medical coverage. How much do you pay for the generic brand of Opana?

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This month I changed from a oxycodone 30 to opona 10 IR and the first dose of opona is so much stronger but when u take the second dose ur looking for the relief were as the 30 after 4 hours is like the first dose every time but also into account the opona lasts for 4 to 6 were as the oxycodone wears off 2 hours later.

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Yes there is ! Just ask your pharmacist. I get generic Opana ER here in florida.

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no generic for opana er

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It doesn't appear anybody answered you, that's a whole lot going on. Are there meds that your doctor has specifically told you will have negative effects related to your many medical conditions (I'm sure your liver condition affects how you clear or process medications). I have my share of medical issues, however no where near the doses or types of meds you have and are on. What about Fentanyl? There are high doses and it's designed for SEVERE pain, it took me sone getting used to but I like that the patch gives consistent dosing for 72 hrs (I think it's about 6 hrs. less) but you get the point. Verwon is most knowledgeable on these issues but I suspect dye to your many serious medical issues, this is a question best posed to your physician. Good luck, I hope you have the support you need and deserve in every way.

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I am getting switched from 10 mg oxycodone x 6 per day to 5 mg Opana ER x 2.

I am wondering if the Opana ER comes in generic as oxymorphone (for pricing purposes) and if it will be equivalent or better relief which the oxycodone doesn't provide now.

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You can get it at Walgreens and Rite Aid. I think you might also be able to get it at Walmart.

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What pharmacy in Nashville tn carry the opana with the half moon on it?

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It isn't a totally fair question. Oxymorphone (Opana) is listed as being 2.5x stronger than oxycodone. Since Oxymorphone is a motabolite(sp?) of oxycodone it has a much longer half-life. I want to say it is 3x as long. However, the issue comes with how you are taking the drug. PO: oxycodone gets 90% into the bloodstream when taken PO (orally); oxymorphone gets 10% into thé blood when taken PO. Insefilated: oxycodone gets 40% into the blood; oxymorphone gets 90% into the blood.
Sniffing a 15mg Opana ER (has to be the generic brand now) is stronger and has a last longer than the OC 80's (old school - obviously not referring to the OP's).

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The Oxymorphone in Opana is stronger than Oxycodone, but you aren't on an equivalent dose, it would take 15mgs of it to equal each 30mg dose of the Oxycodone.

Learn more Opana details here.

So, in reality, it's twice as strong, but you may not get as much pain relief, since you aren't on an equivalent dosage.

Are there any other questions or comments?

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