Xtampza Er Users Effectiveness (Page 8) (Top voted first)

I need ppl who have tried the new Xtampza er med to tell me if it works the same as oxycontin? I need to switch so I wanted to know the strength of the new med in comparison.

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Re: OurLivesMatter (# 72)

I was told that the strength of the oxycodone I was taking was the same as the Xtampza er that I ended being prescribed. It's concerning that it's been cut in half. If you can remember where your research lead you, I'd like to read up on it. I sure as heck won't be a happy camper to find out I'm not getting the dose I should be getting. Take care.

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Re: Lynx (# 4)

My doctor just started giving me xtampza and I really can't afford it can you guys please tell me how your getting coupons for this medication

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Hi I have tried it. I was on 30 mg OxyContin 3times day and switched to 40 mg Xtamza twice day. It wasn't for me. Took a long time, 2 hrs to start working and only lasted for about 4 hours. I am now on 10 mg/ 325 Percocet every 4 hours and that is working much better for me.

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Re: MrRyan (# 87)

Hi MrRyan, I am just getting ready to switch from 75 Fentanyl every 3 days to Xtampza 36 every 12 hours and I am so worried that it won't be able to touch my pain. I just lowered my Fentanyl from 100 mic to 75 3 weeks ago and now pain management hits me with this. I see that it did work for you, was hoping to hear that it's still working and that there were no withdrawals. Thank you so much for any help you can give me.

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Re: Damage (# 97)

I have been on Xtampza for two months now. I would say for me the dosage is a little too low; as I am using all of my break through meds throughout the month. I am not saying it is not helpful, just that it’s not as effective. Perhaps I can talk to the pm clinic and see if we can switch to every 8 instead of every 12. My doctors have been pretty good. Considering I have diffuse chronic pain from CIDP and a crush injury in my spine.

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Re: Pete how do I get reduction in price for xtampza (# 92)

My doctor gave me a card with my prescription. It allowed me the first month free then $25 for the next up to a year I believe. Look on their website. A lot of companies offer cards to reduce cost. Or just send them an email and ask. Hope that helps. Good luck.

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Re: MR RYAN (# 111)

Hi Mr Ryan, if I don't eat with it, the nausea starts about 3 hours after I take it and lasts the remainder of the day. I unfortunately am also getting headaches often, unrelated to food intake just another side effect. I want to like this medicine, honest? I REALLY appreciate all of your help and support!

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Re: Tommy (# 18)

I am in the same boat. I was prescribed 27mg 2x a day. I also have United. It seems United is the worst. I have been on this for 6 months. One does not work for me and so I have to take 2 at a time. I’m not in it for a high I’m in Cronic pain. My life would be on the couch if I didn’t have medication. I’ve been through several prior authorizations. They drive me crazy. I’m at a loss....

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Re: Thatguy (# 127)

Hi, may I ask were you on ER Morphine or was it instant release? Also it took a little bit but I have adjusted very well to Xtampza, very important to eat a small fatty meal with it. I was previously on 75 Fentanyl patch so it was quite an adjustment initially.

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Re: Thatguy (# 132)

Please forgive my question but my math skills are non-existent. You say it lasts probably 8 hours. You take it in the morning and again at 3 pm. That means second dose lasts til about 11 pm? So does that mean that from 11 pm until your morning dose, the Rx has petered out? So the pain isn't bad enough to wake you up? If that's right, I might rethink my current plan. Glad yours is working out. Thanks for sharing.

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Re: Lou (# 135)

So i get break through medication that i take at 9pm before I go to bed (10mg oxycodone). I have rough nights like most people some times. I used to sleep through the night with no prob with the 3 morphine ER i was on. Also I have noticed that even though i may not think its working the full 12 hrs. I am absolutely not in the same kind of pain i am in say if i where to run out, which i did when i first got put on them in January, because my brain had not healed and it wasnt working as the morphine did for me. But they do work, and i can work a full time job and function for the most part.

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Re: MR RYAN (# 138)

Well, my dilemma got a little more complicated. I got an e-mail from the pharmacy Dept. of my insurance company. I still have questions for them. When I get it all sorted in my little pea brain, I'll fill you in. It's really interesting. Not hitting panic button cause I have a couple of weeks of Rx left. Have a good one!

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Re: Pete (# 143)

He gave me an Rx for 5 mg-30 count for a month for breakthrough as needed. I've only used 1. Got the Rx about a week ago. I'm used to giving myself permission to take Tylenol but not the oxy yet. I really appreciate the way my pain management group takes care of me. They do what's best for me. And while we don't necessarily agree (sometimes I suggest something) they might give me an alternative and explain why. I'm in good hands with them. In a way, I'm lucky. I don't have a job (too old) finally do if I'm having a bad time, it makes no difference. If it gets bad enough, I just go to bed, turn on tv and go to sleep. I'm pathetic, really. I should at least move around. Did you read the part where I'm spoiled? I keep telling myself that it could be worse. So true. The things others have to deal with - I know I couldn't deal with it. Anyway, good to connect with you. Sounds like you're doing pretty well. Take care.

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Re: MrRyan (# 87)

Hi Mr Ryan. I've been On Xtampza for 3 months now. I was switched from Oxycontin because of insurance. I've done lots of research on it and I want to see how I'm supposed to eat (especially fatty foods). So can you help me on what to eat quickly and what will do the trick? I ate a poptart yesterday with my morning dose and it took effect hardcore a few hours later and lasted for at least 10 hours! I have a very high tolerance so I was blown away. What foods do you recommend? Especially for being on the go... I work a ton of hours every week.

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Re: Lou (# 136)

I feel the anxiety as well Lou. My Dr says they made the long acting Oxy with the anti abuse for addicts who would abuse it, so why this new Xtampza? Same drug just a capsule? What makes it different from Oxy? Who is getting kick backs for prescribing it when it cost the same as long acting Oxycontin. It's not at Longs or Costco our two biggest pharmacies in Hawaii. I spent hours on the phone with my insurance company and now they are asking for my Dr to do a preauth due to no access to the medication so he can get me on a time release. It's total nonsense, again I think its Big Pharm controlling Drs and patients. If everyone just rolls over and keeps jumping their hoops they will keep it up. If I never saw another pain med it wouldn't be too soon, but it's not my reality either. For now I am on 10mg oxycodone 6x a day. I am having to watch the clock all day so my pain doesn't get away from me. Then it takes hours to get it to stop...exhausted and delirious because I can not get enough rest at night being woken up at night when it's time for another 10mg and by then it takes hours to get back to sleep. I don't drink but last night I drank a glass of wine so I could relax and not think about the next 10mg I will need in 4 hrs. After over 20 yrs of taking this crap I honestly think they "the Drs" have over-prescribed. I can get out of pain on 10mg vs the 30mg Oxy and 50 mcg Fentanyl patch these Drs had me on for years. That patch definitely made my pain worse and extreme. Otherwise why does the 10mg Oxy work now? Only problem is I do have break through pain at times and I get my Deep Blue essential oils out and start rubbing it into my pain areas. Big problem now is I don't want to think about popping a pill every 4 hours, it's insanity!

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Re: Kaila (# 146)

As I lie here I'm feeling like just giving up because no matter what I try to do to please my pain MGT group, insurance co and government people but still manage my pain the best I can it's not working. My pain mgt group won't give me more than 18 mg twice a day with one oxycodone ir 5 mg a day. Meanwhile if I can't get the rest of my original Rx to fill out the pills that weren't filled because they didn't have enough. Needed 60 but only got 46. I'll be 2 weeks short and I'm at a loss of what to do until I have my next appt. I asked him at my last appt if I could get a few extras just as a bridge because I didn't have any wiggle room. His suggestion to me was to skip a pill once in a while if I wasn't feeling too bad and that would build up a reserve. Problem is I NEVER have a bit do bad day. Inside I wanted to scream at him but I managed to hold my tongue (how, I don't know). I've tried going thru my patient portal explaining situation but no response from them. I'll either have to try calling them or just take the trip up there and hope that I can talk to him. My anxiety is going up and, therefore, my pain. Sorry for the book. I have to vent. Back to you. Guess you have a bigger problem getting your Rx since you're across the pond. Getting a pre-authorization would make them feel better about sending it over and not have to worry about its expiring. I had to do that when I first started-was at 13.5 mg. Also talked to my pharmacist to let him know that I would be getting this every month. All went okay until this last time where they were backlogged. My insurance co said I might want to find a pharm with different wholesaler. Mr. Ryan (a poster on here) suggested taking Rx to pharmacy same day as appt whether you needed it yet or not in case they had to order it. He always has good advice and is always willing to help. I'm glad to hear you're not on the Fentanyl patch. That scares me. I'm with you about the Oxycontin. Why switch to Xtampza ER. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. About the essential oil you mentioned, I'm glad you get some relief from it. I'm on so many other drugs for so many things, I think I should just stear clear of that until I run it by a doctor. As for waking up at night from pain, I do better than I did years ago. Between the pain that woke me up and kept me up, it would take me hours to get back to sleep because I would think about things past or present, get depressed, cry. So I just started leaving my tv on all night as distraction. It stays on almost 24/7. Last thing, I think, is the wine! My doctor told me probably 20 years ago that I really had no business drinking-on way too much stuff. He'd grin but I knew he meant it. How about this. We're not supposed to drink since we're on this Rx but if you have the 'need' to take a sip and you don't think it will hurt you, think about how I would really enjoy having a sip with you? Again, sorry I wrote a book. I spend a lot of time alone. Hope everything gets straightened out with your pain management. Have a good day.

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Re: Lou (# 147)

Kaila, I read over my last post to you and I messed up on my math. I said I would be two weeks shy of what I need but it's actually one week since I'm only 14 shy. Sorry. My brain cells are going south on me??. Tried calling my pain mgt group today to try to get back on track. But they're closed today due to bad weather. Go figure. Will try again tomorrow. Doubt you have snow in Hawaii. Have a good day.

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My doctor wants to switch me to this from oxycodone. I'd rather not. I need pain relief 1st thing in the morning and don't have time to eat -- can't even get out of bed, are you kidding me! Has anyone tried Kratom?

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Re: Mr Ryan (# 151)

Hey Buddy, It has been quite a while since i posted last, just been lurking and reading. So I did try the Cheese method of a while, it does work. However i was reading a medical study they did with Xtampza and its not just high FAT foods, but High fat and High Calories that help they call it, HFHC intake. So with that info I started eating 2 Ego waffles with butter and syrup. Now when i wake up its extremely hard to eat. So i get up 30min earlier so that i can drink some coffee and have a minute to myself. Its a struggle first thing, but you gotta keep on. So if i need Immediate help, I take 1, 10mg oxycodone, with my coffee. Now Doctor put me originally on 27mg 2x a day. I told him this doesnt work well... He said the xtampza i 1.5 stronger than the 30mg 3x day Morphine i was on. But since i researched it and was professional in my questions and had stats to back it up. I was able to get the 36mg x 2 a day. He did give me it 3x a day but my insurance wouldn't cover that, because its a new drug. Anyways he also said that since i have been on Oxycodoe 4 x a day with the morphine i was on for a couple years my body is used to it and thats why the xtampza isnt working as well... sooo he upped it and said we can talk about maybe switching my break throughs. I have noticed that if you make yourself go through a detox a couple days a week a month (days off of course) try taking one of the xtampza and half of the break throughs and when you go back to work the next time the full doses work!

Back to my original post.. sorry for the long book here! haha. With the waffles and coffee and then not eating until lunch and having something HCHF (not a feast a small lunch) and taking the xtampza and one break through with one Baclofen and one Gabapentin it actuallys works wonders! Since i am given the Bacolef 3x a day and the gabapentin x3 a day I assume my doc wants me to take all these together. They potentiate the pain meds and i am able to take on the day and not feel messed up or anything, just feel normal with mild back/leg/arm pain that i can deal with! Have a wonderful days my friends, we can take on our pain and live a comfortable life if the powers that be, leave everything alone. Remember to research stuff and have a stats and knowledge to back up your questions to your doctor. They cant argue with facts!

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Re: Thatguy (# 153)

Ditto, do your own research before you see your doc. It also shows your own concerns about your health.

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