Some questions about Oxycodone
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Some questions about Oxycodone
I had a really bad cancer about a year ago, was treated with chemo and radiation. For the last few months I've been having chronic headaches.
My doctor prescribed 10mg oxycodone hcl and 500mg tylenol up to every 6 hrs (the only combo that seems to take care of my headaches, advil and asprin don't work). I usually end up having to take two doses a day to treat the headaches, very occasionally three. But I've NEVER gone over doses I've been prescribed.
Couple of questions: if I can find some other way to treat my headaches, will I have any problems with stopping the oxy? I feel kinda blah in the mornings (but I'm not a morning person) but not horrible.
Occasionally I gotta drive somewhere (like for work or to pick up prescriptions) but I've already taken oxy for headache. The instructions always say, wait until you know how it affects you, right? Well, I don't get any serious side effects. No drowsiness, blurry vision, delayed reactions, incoherence ... nothing. Still, if I ever got in an accident they'd nail my ass even if it wasn't my fault, eh? Just pisses me off how the law paints everyone with the same brush.
My doctor prescribed 10mg oxycodone hcl and 500mg tylenol up to every 6 hrs (the only combo that seems to take care of my headaches, advil and asprin don't work). I usually end up having to take two doses a day to treat the headaches, very occasionally three. But I've NEVER gone over doses I've been prescribed.
Couple of questions: if I can find some other way to treat my headaches, will I have any problems with stopping the oxy? I feel kinda blah in the mornings (but I'm not a morning person) but not horrible.
Occasionally I gotta drive somewhere (like for work or to pick up prescriptions) but I've already taken oxy for headache. The instructions always say, wait until you know how it affects you, right? Well, I don't get any serious side effects. No drowsiness, blurry vision, delayed reactions, incoherence ... nothing. Still, if I ever got in an accident they'd nail my ass even if it wasn't my fault, eh? Just pisses me off how the law paints everyone with the same brush.
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I don't know if I'd call it a problem but you will experience withdrawal symptoms if and when you try to stop taking oxycodone. Also, over time, you may have to start taking more to achieve desired results cause of the whole tolerance thing. Other than that I'd say if you're taking them responsibly and they work, well, continue with what's working. The whole tolerance and legal implication things do suck though. Good luck in your travels and congrats on beating the cancer.
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Also, over time, you may have to start taking more to achieve desired results cause of the whole tolerance thing.
The whole tolerance and legal implication things do suck though.
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Yup
Like I said, even though this is an addiction forum, if you're takin the things as prescribed and they perform as advertised, I don't think that's necessarily a problem. There is the chemical dependency thing (as opposed to addict fiending) but for me that sucked in the end too. It all just sucked. Kind of a shame but that's where opiates ended for me. I ended up with a ten year habit though before I finally got free. Good luck in your travels.
Like I said, even though this is an addiction forum, if you're takin the things as prescribed and they perform as advertised, I don't think that's necessarily a problem. There is the chemical dependency thing (as opposed to addict fiending) but for me that sucked in the end too. It all just sucked. Kind of a shame but that's where opiates ended for me. I ended up with a ten year habit though before I finally got free. Good luck in your travels.
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Oxy took me to hell but then anything would that could get me high. Everyone is different and responds differently. If there is such a thing as an addictive personality I have it and should not be allowed use of any psychoactive substance. You sound as if you have a fairly even keel and I agree with FMTT.
I work in the medical field and a lot of my patients are taking oxy for pain and a lot of them took it originally for pain and now take it because they have taken it for so long. It definitely helps most people sleep and I see a lot of my patients struggle to sleep when initially coming off even a brief period of usage. Some also feel "blah" as you described but get over it quickly.
I work in the medical field and a lot of my patients are taking oxy for pain and a lot of them took it originally for pain and now take it because they have taken it for so long. It definitely helps most people sleep and I see a lot of my patients struggle to sleep when initially coming off even a brief period of usage. Some also feel "blah" as you described but get over it quickly.
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FB,
I understand your concern about getting dependent on the Percs. Believe me when I say that it's not a question of if... But when.
My advice to you is seek a second opinion or look for a specialist in the field of "headaches". Look for alternate therapies outside the narcotics world.
One other suggestion I HIGHLY recommend is seeking help from a Licensed Psychiatrist. You had to battle cancer and that HAS to cause to mental issues at some point. A Psychiatrist can help you determine if your current issues are related and if so, He/She can provide therapies to combat the headaches.
I know first hand the benefits of seeing a Psychiatrist. You see, I have suffered through Chronic Pain for 5 years now and that pain caused me to have some mental issues that compounded the Chronic pain. Now that I'm seeing a Psychiatrist (for several months), He has helped me in a wonderful way.
I understand your concern about getting dependent on the Percs. Believe me when I say that it's not a question of if... But when.
My advice to you is seek a second opinion or look for a specialist in the field of "headaches". Look for alternate therapies outside the narcotics world.
One other suggestion I HIGHLY recommend is seeking help from a Licensed Psychiatrist. You had to battle cancer and that HAS to cause to mental issues at some point. A Psychiatrist can help you determine if your current issues are related and if so, He/She can provide therapies to combat the headaches.
I know first hand the benefits of seeing a Psychiatrist. You see, I have suffered through Chronic Pain for 5 years now and that pain caused me to have some mental issues that compounded the Chronic pain. Now that I'm seeing a Psychiatrist (for several months), He has helped me in a wonderful way.
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i have ben through chemo and also suffer headaches, sometimes debilitating. it was a possible lasting side effect. my oncologist said they( the researchers) still havent found the connection on what causes it from chemo, but that headaches are swelling of the brain. beings how the high dose of tylenol in some narcotics can be damaging to the innards, he prescribed motrin. that relieves swelling. sometimes the headaches dont go away and i end up in bed for a day or 3, but for the most part if i catch it early enough, it helps pretty good.
prayers yer way from one cancer fightin mofo to another.
prayers yer way from one cancer fightin mofo to another.
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