HadIt.com Elder allan Posted February 4, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 4, 2009 "what is the difference between oxycontin and oxycodone" I get real confused about the two I contantly need to ask my wife whats, what. I think the Oxycontin(CR) controlled release last 12 hrs. It peaks around 6 hrs. The Oxycodone 5mg I take is a 3 hr medication and peaks at an hour and a half. With MS, fibromyalgia, wide spread osteoarthritis & disc desease I need a long acting pain med or i'm completely misserable. Taking a ton of ineffective meds are good for the VA & the pharmicutical companies but nearly killed me. Taking only what works for you & refusing what the VA Dr's shove on you that doesn't is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltate90 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 i agree, but the va here in south carolina i don't think doesn't supply oxycontin. that's why they give me oxycodone for pain and it doesn't last very long for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltate90 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 allan, my pcp is going to try me on that gabapentin to see if i can get rid of some of this burning,itching and numbness i have in my legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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