What's The Difference Between Oxycontin80mg And Opana Er40mg
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Hi, I'm new here, hoping I can find some answers by real people. I have been taking 80mg oxocontin 1x12hrs., for app. 7 months, via pain clinic, they just, app., 3 weeks ago, changed my meds from that to opanaER 40mg., 1x12hrs., does anyone know the difference between the two? I have been suffering a long time from pain, due to 2 unsuccessful back surgeries, they tell me now, there's nothing more they can do, I am permanently nerve damaged. I have been thru hell and back with different meds, I'm at a loss, now. Any info or support would be deeply appreciated. Thank you

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Re: Lola (# 10) Expand Referenced Message

I think you are referring to oxymorphone immediate release. The Opana ER has been pulled from the market and there is no generic version of Opana ER. You can now only get oxymorphone in immediate release only. Those who have been on Opana ER(extended release) are having to switch to completely different medications such as OxyContin OP or morphine sulfate-extended release also known as MS Contin.

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Re: Tina (# 8) Expand Referenced Message

Just make sure dr writes ur script for oxymorphone, not opana. The oxymorphone has not been pulled.

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Like me, accept you will need strong painkillers for life. Your quality of life comes before anything

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What are we going to do when opana is taken off the market??? I hate government interference into legitimate pain medications! I switched to opana er 20 just a few months ago from oxycontin 40 er. The opana worked so much better and now the company has caved under the government's pressure. I've been on pain management therapy for years and over the years I've gone from being well treated to being treated like either a drug dealer or addict. Does our government even take us into account? I don't think so.

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Apologies, my replies are misplaced and all over.
Rsdr- "you were only a RN" so.. You are definately right.. I'm glad doctors prescribe things and pharmacists ensure that those prescriptions are accurate in regards to substance, label, and patient lining up as dr ordered. You just deliver it.. You don't need to know what the chemistry is.. you're good.. You shouldn't go about correcting anyone when you don't know wtf .. Rn or not.

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Nope.. Opana is name brand Oxymorphon. You're a nurse?? Where at ha.

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One 40mg opanna is=to one 80mg 0xyconyin..... I've been on Opana for 3 years and it is much much better than Oxycontin.....
But you have to get the generic name which is Oxymorphone which is made by global......
I hope this helps you....

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Hi I was only an RN but Opana has Hydromorphone not oxy at least in the D.O. s I would receive as a Nurse

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Going to ask my Dr to change me to opana from ms contin... Can you please tell me which one has a coating?? I feel that certain ones make me ill.

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yes, I started taking it 3 weeks ago,

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They both contain different opiates, Oxycontin contains Oxycodone, while Opana contains Oxymorphone. However, the dosage you've been prescribed is equivalent. Have you tried taking it, yet?

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.

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