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FINALLY found a REAL Pain Mngmnt. Dr that's willing to treat my chronic pain w/this med. The only prblm.I have NOW-there's a 'generic version' of this & it's giving me terrible headaches, which I never had when I was getting the 'real' oxy's. I know that there's 'not' supposed to be a diff. between Brand & Generic but w/this 'new generic form'-I'm getting those awfull headaches. Just wanted to sha...

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THIS IS A VERY POOR MEDICATION

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OxyContin 20mg ER | 45-54 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/3/2018
Condition: Severe Pain with Opioid Tolerance
Overall rating 1.0
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I noticed when (OxyContin 20 mg ER)pill color change abt 3or 4 months from white to pink, I swear my relief went from abt 70% to maybe 20%. Itâ??s Unbearable, struggling just to make it through the day. At night, Iâ??m exhausted from fighting pain all day. Doc said he could up dose, I want white pill back. Pharmacist says itâ??s still oxy. NO ITS, NOT. Last 3 months, Iâ??ve had 2 decent days out of bed. I have to hang on till something is fixed but this medicine is not doing anyone justice( in my case) I suffer needlessly, insurance is paying for substandard product. Where is FDA? Please advice me on where to turn. But review this medicine, WHY DID IT CHANGE??Read More Read Less

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Rich1806 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/3/2018
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 3.7
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6, 5mg percoset a day, sometimes its ok, other times its not enough

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sherimonique | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/27/2017
Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
Overall rating 3.3
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Have has 33 surgeries, 19 by the time I was 16, but when 30 I had my first back surgery which was one of 3 I wish I wouldn't have had. The medication helps make life tolerable, I want to walk as long as I can. Pain level is better and I have dropped some medication. So pretty good results.

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Mechanicman | 45-54 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/9/2017
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been dealing with lowet back pain and syatica plus bulgeing dics for 15 or more years. This works well but I take 5 to 7 40mg pee day. I just lost my doctor due to retirement and can't find another on that will dispense this mediction so beware of that issue if you ever need to use this medication. It carry a drug attic mantality even though I have plenty of medical evidence.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/14/2017
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 2.0
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I have severe chronic low back pain caused from severe degenerative disc disease and fibromyalgia. When I was on Oxycontin, my pain was managed very well and I had a decent quality of life but when they changed the formula, it was and is no match for the pain relief I got before. I can no longer do simple things, cannot walk, stand for more than 3 min, it is awful. Have tried Fentanyl

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/14/2016
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been dealing with severe sciatic nerve issues, and a lower back injury. This medication helps me so much, I was able to return to work. No bad side -effects to report...just a little dizzy here and there. I only take one 10mg pill everyday though.

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nkmesplay | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2016
Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
Overall rating 2.7
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such a joke. why does it not last the 12 hours it is marketed to do. uggh. I too 40 mg at 4 pm and in tears. they call it break thru pain when it never goes away. going back on opana at least it works 8 hours

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Turbo21 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/19/2016
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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Have tried most other pain meds, but I keep coming back to Oxtcontin.

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Bjh | 65-74 | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/11/2016
Condition: Severe Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I suffer from degenerated disc desease in the lower back area from a fall of about 15 ft, landing on my back when I was 17 years old recruit in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). As a result I suffered sever back spasms through a 28 year career with RCAF. On 02/02/02 I was hospitalized with pneumonia and coded twice while In ICU. I was tied down as I kept pulling my life support appratuce. Consequently, I twisted and turned so hard that I severely reinsured my same damaged discs. The pain was so unbearable as a result my Dr ordered Tynol 3, 3 pills every 4 hours to manage the pain. This was ineffective and after about 3 months I was re-examined by another Dr who told me that if I wanted any sort of a life style that he recommended that I take OxyContin 40 mgs 2 x per day which was not only a opiate but also a time release medicationRead More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/23/2016
Condition: Pain
Overall rating 1.0
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I'm a retired nurse of 40 years experience. I have had 19 surgical procedures, including many for cancer. the majority of my surgeries were complicated and intense, considered "big". Last week I had a shoulder replacement done at the University of Washington because of intense pain that interfered greatly with my active life. My shoulder was shot and I was bone on bone. I have never taken oxycontin before. This drug was horrible. I believe I was only taking 5mg because I had no previous usage of this med. My symptoms immediately were horrendous headache, blurred vision, confusion, rapid heartbeat, sweating, with a hot red face. feeling like I couldn't breath. My vision field was like a tiny box. My abdomen was on fire from the throat down. I was extremely bloated, but with almost every gi drug available this continued to worsen. I did not have any recall of the recovery room, although by husband was with me and stated I was sitting up talking appropriately and seemed to be totally alert. the nurses were giving me pain medicine. Please note I have never had this happen before. Sounds were extremely load and echoeing. It was like I only had seconds of recall. The noise and lights were horrible. I couldn't stop moving. I reported this numerous times to the nurses and their solution was more oxycontin and loading me up with stomach meds. I declined the pain med asking for a different drug, but this is all they could give me. At one point I found myself desparetly trying to get out of my hospital gown and dressing as I said"I need to get the hell out of here, and where am I." I refused oxycontin. ai was hurting bad. A few hours later the symptoms were subsiding a bit and I was able to logic out that something scarry was happening. Read More Read Less

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f150stx | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/13/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 3.0
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I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and was put on OxyContin due to other Fibromyalgia meds not helping with the chronic pain. The meds worked great prior to them changing it's formulation. After the formula was changed its effectiveness went to crap. I was back to square one. I see a pain management doctor and he recommended Methadone due to its half life and cost effectiveness. I did my research and went with my doctor's recommendation even though I was worried about some horror stories I read online. In the end I'm glad I made the switch. The monthly cost is SIGNIFICANTLY less ($10-$15 per month) and after taking the medication for 3-4 days I was able to experience its full effectiveness. I experience less pain and use less breakthrough medication. OxyContin worked well before the formula was changed, but after the change I felt like its effectiveness was 1/4 of what it used to be. Fibromyalgia patients often get dismissed due to the inability to clearly define the root cause of the pain. As a result, they are forced to live in pain which significantly reduces their quality of life. Everyone's body, symptoms, and effectiveness of some medications are unique. I'm lucky and thank God every day that I have a knowledgeable, empathic, and caring pain management doctor who believes / believes in his patients. To everyone experiencing chronic pain .. I pray / send positive thoughts your way in hopes you find the relief you deserve to not only improve your quality of life but also to enable you to live your life to the fullest instead of just trudging through and merely surviving day by day. Good luck and Godspeed!Read More Read Less

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pain | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/6/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has been a blessing. After sustaining a GSW to my abdomen, losing a portion of my stomach, liver and abdomen wall nothing else worked.Because of all the negative media it has now become difficult to get my insurance company to cover the cost. I would like to change to something else, simply because of the stigma attached.Any suggestions?

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Chronic | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/16/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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It should be known not all brands of this medication contain the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). My own personal experience with this hazardous additive (BHT)which is not meant for human consumption was horrific. I am taking a brand of Oxycodone that has no (BHT)filler and within days literally my Gut rott passed along with my migraines. Also another very important point the effectiveness of the medication was greatly increased minus the (BHT). I was able to cut my daily dose down to almost half taking my brand without (BHT). Read More Read Less

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neverending | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/10/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been using Oxycontin for 7 years for chronic back, and leg pain from an accident 19 years ago. I was on Vicodin off, and on for 12 years until I had surgery on My back 10 years ago, but it did not fix the nerve damage that was already done. Started on 10mg 2x a day, it barely helped, Dr. increased to 20mg 2x a day that helped for about 4 years, then had to increase to 30mg 2x a day. Recently I got used to the 30mg dose, but I could not bring Myself to increase the dose again, so I had My Dr. lower it back to 20mg. Oxycontin works great for chronic pain, except for the long term effects of being highly addictive, loss of effectiveness and side effects of Low-T, and depression. I would not recommend using it unless absolutely no other choice for pain management. It turns into a downward spiral over time.Read More Read Less

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Keith H | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/8/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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I am fully satisfied with the performance of this medication. The problem is doctors don't want to prescribe it and pharmacists don't want to fill the prescriptions. How on earth there could be a medication *specifically* made to treat long term, chronic pain and the prescribers and pharmacists are afraid to use it. I think I have tried just about every pain medication there is on the market and nothing works to relieve my pain like OxyContin. I am moving soon and of course will be changing doctors and pharmacies - I just hope I find a sympathetic doctor who's not afraid of the prescribing-police! But the medication itself works wonderfully. I have been pain free and able to return to work because of OxyContin. It's a God send!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/27/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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Oxycontin has been a godsend for me. I'm able to do normal, daily things. However, after two solid years of taking the same amount, I find that its effectiveness has worn off. But I'm afraid to increase my dosage. One side effect I'm noticing is complacency. Some days, I feel that I just don't care about anything and will sit around in a daze, and that scares me!

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tupelohoney1961 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/26/2015
Condition: Severe Pain with Opioid Tolerance
Overall rating 4.7
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I just started using this medication for severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. I will need a hip replacement soon. I was using morphine but it wasn't working. So far so good, at least I can now lift my leg up.

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Pasco727 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
3/16/2015
Condition: Severe Pain with Opioid Tolerance
Overall rating 5.0
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Over the past 30 years of trying every conceivable type of treatment and surgery for neck and spine injuries this medication offers the most relief and is a godsend. Taken properly it is very helpful

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Anonymous |
2/27/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
Overall rating 3.7
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I've never taken this until 1 yr. ago when I broke my femur and hip and found I had severe osteoporosis. I never knew the difference between op and original and wondered why for me this med did not last 12 hours. Now, I believe I know. The problem is convincing my health care provider...................Otherwise, it works well but only for 6-8 hours. Without it, I would not be able to walk or stand for any length of time.I experience severe pain when this wears off but I am allowed two break through meds which makes my most difficult time during the night. I wake up every 2 hours in pain.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/11/2015
Condition: Chronic Pain
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has been a God send. till they changed the formula, the new op does not work as well, so I'm back at square 1 ,to find a new medication.

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