Will Oxycontin Be Changed Back To Original Formula (Page 17) (Top voted first)

is Oxycontin going back to their old formula? OC instead of OP.

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I know this is an old post I'm responding to, but the new OxyContin is made differently than when it was first put on the market.
It too was time released, but now with this new ingredient it DOES NOT DISOLVE like it first did.
These people know what they r talking about. You don't.
But thank for trying to help.

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Not any more they dont

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No matter what is said in the course of this thread, the FDA mandated that Purdue PROVE via lab tests that OP formulation reached blood levels and was released at the same rate as OC formulation. The real deal is that what most people dislike is that you can't abuse an OP.

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Sub..how I wish what you wrote was true. But even Purdue stated that the old formula released 18% to 23% of ones dose. I can not remember the % of ones dose Purdue stated the new formula released but I DO REMEMBER it was stated that the release was much much lower than the old formula. Also the new fillers are such that their release is absolutely dependant on the health of ones digestive system. Your going to think what you will as I am finding americans don't care for truth these days. They are far more comfortable with lies and deceptions.

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Guest - What I write IS true. I've read the literature,which includes blood level studies conducted by independent labs, not by Purdue. The OP formula and the OC formula both release oxycodone in the same amounts and over the same time intervals. I know all about binders and fillers; had an awful time recently with a generic version of Klonopin that simply didn't work. However, when I read the independent lab studies I saw that OP and OC are the same. And, I take OxyContin via rx myself There's no difference at all - except that friends no longer ask me if they can have some....

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Well what you wrote was reassuring. But Purdues webpage explained that the release mechanism on the new formula released over a 24 hour period rather than the orginal 12 hours making it dosing at less per hour. I know how worried I was with everyone complaining that the new formula took hours to kick in. I was relieved when at same dose it helped relieve my pain in the same time it did with old formula.

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The release formula detailed in Purdue's info is, in fact, the blood levels over 24 hours which are reached TAKING ONE TAB EVERY 12 HOURS....

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I can't keep them down they come up whole hours later I vomit them straight back up and they r just a bit sticky after hours in my stumick u would think they would dissolve and there is no pain relief what a joke iv been on 3 x 40'mg per day for years them last fortnight I got these op's now they r everywhere and they make me even sicker then iv ever been that's y I can't keep them down. Please bring them back it took me years to find something that would help with the type of pain I have now they just take it away.

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Anonymous you actually have no idea what YOU are talking about.I work closely with people who are taking certain pain medications and unfortunately it is very common for peoples body to not metabolize the outer coat of some of the newly formulated pain meds. this being said the human body does in fact metabolize 99% of the active ingredient inside the opioid underneath the outer coat of the medication.

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The worst thing about all this is the motives behind it. Ive been reading as much as i can to educate myself, as i really dont understand why im not getting the same relief from the new reformulation. I take it exactly as prescribed, the same as i took the previous formulation, im not a drug abuser, i have very good pain specialists caring for me. My base line has gone up from a 4-5 to an 8 in the last few weeks after being stable for 3-4 yrs on previous formula. Anyway i found out that Purdue have had the patent for 8 yrs & it runs out in a month or 2. They have released this new formula in Australia this month stating its so it cant be abused. Im all for that by the way, ive had someone follow me after picking up my medication from the chemist & bail me up to steal them. Luckily a lovely guy intervened & i was ok. Ive since found out they have done this so they get 8yrs more of the new patented formula before a generic can be made. Purdue dont care about the abuse, they care about money, pure & simple. Purdue were also the ones who pushed the FDA to ban the manafacture of previous formula by a generic company. I also saw a post somewhere, i cant find it again which is annoying i wanted to show my doctor, that the new form is now being abused cause someone has worked out how to make it so they can feel high from it. I really dont understand exactly why people abuse it i hate having to take medication of any kind esp pain relief but i dont have much choice.

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Couldn't afford oxy I went on morphine 30 mg bid didn't control pain but--ot I have copd and can't breath as wll what can I do

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Leeskis, i believe blaming Purdue is quite appropriate! If you see when their patent for oc formula runs out, you will see it is june or july 2014. That allows other companies to make generic brands, they have now got another 8yr patent on op formula. No one can make it in this time. Purdue then pushed the FDA to ban manufacturing of previous formula by anyone. I find all of this disgusting! Im in so much pain again, i dont know what direction to turn. Im scared of trying other medications as i have very bad reactions with many medications. I have written a previous post about this. The thing that really sickened me is i saw a post on here with some guy talking about how to do something to it so it can be used to feel high (i think they insufflate it, maybe IV's as well -im not 100% on that). I feel like ive just had s*** thrown in my face, this was done to stop it being abused & by the looks of it they have already been able to. You have no idea what damage you ppl do by abusing these drugs, i dont judge anyone & you may have some excuse that you cant help, but i really am getting to the point where i think F you. I have no treatment for the disease i have & no hope with only 200 ppl on record diagnosed with it. The only way i have a bit of a life is with the pain medication im prescribed. What do you think im going to do now? My pain level is now at an 8-10 all the time, i cant keep living like this. You have done a lot of damage Purdue & the people who abuse these drugs.

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Michele i know what you mean in in Australia mundipharma have our contract and have just made the new formula for everyone today was my first day on them in sweating my ass off i feel sick and cant move. IM ringing my doctor tomorrow but because in relatively young i cant get a high dose of fast release oxycodone and id hopefully just try the targin which have naloxone in them which is a diaretic but also stops abuse . These new op formula have done nothing iv taken 160mg and am feeling nothing close to the relief i would usually have from my normal dose of the old oc formula. Its all about money and thanks to the junkies for putting us all in pain and the companies for profiting from our pain. There should be a legal suit in aus against mundipharma and in America against perdue because this obviously isn't just something that's in our heads this many people cant be wrong about it not working properly! Hold in there mate ask for oxynorm its just rapid release oxycontin that may help you i cant get it but maybe you can .

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Thats good i think. Ive had a rough time lately with my pain level which i put down to new formula as ot was around the same time & ive been steady for the last four years & not needed an increase. Ive since found it was a coincidence, i found a pack of old formula that got caught in the back of a drawer, so i had a few days worth of them. It didnt change my pain level, was just as bad with them as the new formula. Ive been doing a lot more recently & pushing myself to much, so ive taken it easy the last couple of weeks & the pains settled back to around a 4 or 5 base level, thats pretty good for me. I t wont affect me either way now but for those who are having problems i hope it will benefit you. I find the way mundipharma go about things still disgusting, they are only worried about money & after having the lions share of pain relief for a long time they should be happy. The other thing that disgusts me is the junkies who ive seen post on here about how they can do something to the tablets so they can still be used to insufflate or whatever else they do. Good luck to those legitiment patients who are having a tough time, hopefully if they do make a generic version of the old formula it will help you. Thanx for the info john im sure it will give those who need it hope. To everyone who suffer from disease or injury, that causes unrelentless chronic pain, keep your head up & take one day at a time. Focus on the amazing things in your life & how lucky we are to wake up each day. I know its tough, i wake up to the pain like a smack in the face, but i do wake up & once my morning meds kick in i can get up & enjoy the activities im still able to do. Its been 14yrs since i first became ill, & ive watched the few others that have this crappy disease pass away , so even though its not the easiest life, im still here & very thankful for that. Take care all of you ??

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Jezza88 & Oxyswallower Im an Aussie. I just want to point something out Mundipharma-who supply oxycontin (old & new formula) here do not make it. It is made in the U.S by Purdue & distributed by Mundipharma in Australia. I don't know what will happen with my pain levels as they are all over the place atm but i am grateful the Aus government are giving us the right to choose which formula to take, & are giving pharmacys the choice of stocking which ever they prefer or both. I must say Oxyswallower like you i am concerned about the silicone & what it could do to our bodies, wont be very good to find a few years later that we need bowell resections because its become stuck or blocked from all the sticky crap going through it. Im still a bit on the fence, as to wether it works just as well pain relief wise as previous formula, but i for one dont need anymore health issues, esp caused by the medication which is the only way i have some quality of life. The person who was saying about blaming Junkies for things, when they have a disease, yes it is a disease-a mental disease for which you need the correct doctors & medication. This is not a medication to treat your disease, the people who legitimately need this medication for cancer, spinal damage or other disease of the body which causes extreme pain dont rob people for it, they dont break into pharmacys for it & they see doctors & pain specialists who prescribe this medication, which we take in the manner of which ot is prescribed. So im sorry but yes Junkies are to blame for much of this, it is because of you sticking it up your nose or in your veins that legitimate people are suffering, who else do you think should wear the blame? The thing that really added insult to injury was seeing posts on here about how to make these new formula usable or should i say abusable, really, & you think everyone who is suffereing from the most debilitating diseases should feel sorry for you? Get a grip on reality & get yourself some real help if your disease of addiction is so awful & not your fault. Thankyou Medschat for this forum where we can speak with others about our medical issues & find valuable information that makes a difference to our lives.

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I gather you are in US? Why womt your doc change, have you got a pain specialist?

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I had surgery in jan, then didn't take so back i and had 2nd one and also have severe chronic desease in back...I am on 40 mil of the new oc.. It wrecks my stomach with excessive gas...I know its thenew formula....The coating....please go back

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Jeanie, im sorry i couldnt have been more helpful. Im sorry you dont have any decent options to help with your pain. I know forums aren't always the ideal place to go into details, i hope you have ppl you can talk with about what your going through. Its very hard for others that have no serious health issues to understand, no matter how hard they try to. I wish you all the best, & I mean what I say, if you need a shoulder or need to just vent Im more than happy to listen. Cheers- Michelle

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I was on OxyContin old formula for quite a few years due to chronic pain I have and all my problems I used to take 40mg twice a day with two oxynorm 20mg instant release twice a day for breakthrough pain and that worked great for me I was using the oc's for yrs then one day went to my monthly drs appointment in Australia and I went to the chemist to get my scripts filled and notice that the oxycontin was in a new package and the box was different and said oxycontin reformulated I didnt pay attention to start with then I took one and it barley felt like I had taken a 10mg oxycontin old formulation oc and provided me with no pain relief took so long to kick in I mean hours and when it did I didn't feel much also was getting some wierd side effects from them making me feel yuk in the belly and worsening anxiety also a horrible light headed feeling I told the doctor at my next visit so they increased the dose to one 40mg oxycontin op and one 15mg op that's 55mg and extra 30mg of oxycodone it wasn't helping by upping the dose at all I have now just changed to MS Contin morphine 100mg twice a day 12 hours apart and still take oxynorm 20mg instant release twice a day each capsule is like taking 4 endone at once or if you were in USA it would be like taking 4 Percocets without the acetinamophen aka paracetamol in it the new oxycontin op sucks for pain and dosen't help I do not abuse my medications I depend on them to get through my daily activity but them oxycontin ops are bad not good for anything pain I can say that the MS Contin is working great for me the dr had to calculate my dose of oxy and get it right to Convert me to morphine 55mg of oral oxycodone is equal to just under 100mg of morphine so now Instead of the new oxycontin reformulated tablets I now take 2x MS Contin 100mg twice a day 12 hours apart and 2x oxynorm 20mg instant release and some 2x Valium/antennex 5mg for back spasm my pain is controlled again thank god people swap to MS Contin it is made by mundipharma the same makers of oxycontin there are generics made by apotex and sandoz also and they have not been reformulated in anyway at all I hope this post helps some or you change to morphine from oxycontin ops to get your pain relief controlled

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No mate these oxycontin reformulated new ones will be the only ones now they are tamper proof so people can't abuse them and they say if broken up it's supposed to retain its controlled release properties! Has op marked on the pill instead of oc stamped on them they do not work for pain at all have a read of my post below this I not long wrote about oxycontin reformulated they are horrible mate I have swapped from oxycontin to MS Contin morphine it is way better than the oxycontin op formula

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