Oxycontin And Fentanyl

I been on all types of opiates and in some cases really high doses. now I'm back down to a reasonable dose of pain meds long acting oxy an 15mg 4aday Roxy ir for breakthrough. I'm supposed to have it in my system around the clock so the oxy 12hr med is not working at all it seems to me. I'm not a junkie so I have not ever been on the Actiq any mcg fentanyl lollipops an I see ppl saying how 1pop can last them on an off for a day but I'd like to switch the 2 20mg oxycontin for an equal amount of the say 400mcg lollipops an the 4oxycodone 15mg that do help my pain an get me through my day. I've been on opiates since age 24 and I'm now 38. I never abuse it but I know when it starts to get time for a dose. My stomach starts to kill me along with back pain hand arm leg an neck pain. As soon as I dose about 20mins in, my stomach stops hurting and my pain eases up. So instead of upping my mgs I was told after so long to switch to another opiate for a few years an so on, but I know I need something just to get through my daily activities. Does anyone know if this is right or sound right? Plz let me know. Thanks and sorry for my long post/life history. I hope you can help me figure out this a little bit.

REPLY

REPORT

Hello, Kenneth! How are you doing? I'm very sorry that you're in pain.

There are Fentanyl patches that you could also try, if your doctor approves. They are usually changed every 72 hours, but can be done every 48, if someone needs better pain control.

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.

Does anyone else have any suggestions?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Hello Verwon, thanks for the reply back. I should have let you no I was patches early. I was age between 24 yrs old to 27 and I got no relief at all. At one time I was hurting so bad I put 2 on and they never did work. I even asked them if they were real but I've been on alot since age 24 to my age now 38. I have to have my meds alternated after so long on a long acting 12hr and a breakthrough 1every 4 to 6hrs, but after so long its like I'm taking them just to feel normal. I never abuse my meds. the only thing that does work is the breakthrough med which is 15 mg oxycodone ir and after a few years switched to 30mg oxycodone ir. That's why I was trying to find out info on actic fentanyl lollipops. They never tried them cause as of right now the 2 20mg oxycontin just helps me not be sick but does nothing for the pain as it did after a year of a break. Now I'm in need of something to replace it for as long as whatever else I can get works. If you know of anything I can run buy him, he always works with me. He is very understanding. Thanks, Kenneth.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I just switched from the fentanyl patch 25mcg to oxycontin 30mg and now I'm having insomnia. What can i take for it? Also, I'm still in pain in my back and neck. Should i go back on the fentanyl patch?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have been taking oxycontin, now since they changed the the formula i am up to 120x2 a day with a breakthough. It stink...

6 REPLIES

Doctor just took me off 120 mg OxyContin daily and switched me to Fentanyl 75 mcg. What can I expect as far as differenc...

2 REPLIES

Hello, friends! I started the Fentanyl patch 100mc today after OxyContin treatment my highest dose was 80OP up to 4 per ...

8 REPLIES

I am converting a pt from Fentanyl 150mcg to oxycontin 60mg. Should I leave the patch on for a few hours before removing...

3 REPLIES

How do I stop uncontrollable movements after being switched off Fentanyl patch 50mcg / hr? The Dr said to wait a couple ...

9 REPLIES

I have been taking Percoset and Norco for about 18 months, with no real side effects. Six days ago, my doctor switched m...

4 REPLIES

I have just been prescribed Oxycontin along with Morphine sulfate immediate release (80 mg of oxy, 1 tab 2x a day, 30 mg...

2 REPLIES

A dear friend recently died while in the hospital after receiving oxycontin 20mg and dilaudid 4mg within 19 minutes of e...

1 REPLY

I have taken a 120 mg of oxycotin every day and I also take oxycocet for breakthru pain my regular Md tells me that I sh...

1 REPLY

Need info what pharmacy sells oc? ## Unless you post your general location, it is going to be difficult for anyone to le...

5 REPLIES