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Thegirlnextdoor · 01-03-2007, 11:13 AM

Oxycotin and Oxycodone?

What is the sucess rate of getting off these on your own? It's not for me. A family member of mine has issues. I do hear that it's highly addictive either way.

Lizrox · 01-03-2007, 11:51 AM

Try this link...

I don't think there is much of a difference..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone

mikiglen · 01-03-2007, 12:18 PM

they are the same med, but oxycontin is time released...in other words, you get steady dosing over so many hours, as opposed to the med hitting you all at once then wearing off quickly

Ten Chips Down · 01-03-2007, 01:08 PM

Gotta love that Wikipedia.

Hi GND,

Oh it's highly addicting all right. Wouldn't know much of the success rates of getting off, as factors in any recovery vary widely from individual to individual and some of these include but are not limited to:

-Environmental considerations
-Length of time the individual has been on the drug
-Method of use or abuse (oral, insufflation or I.V.)
-Personal motivation / awareness of problem

Oxy is a fairly potent opioid, a synthetic derivative of (ultimately) the opium poppy. You may recognize it by some pretty popular brand-names such as Tylox and Percocet, which combine oxy with acetaminophen. (Percodan combined oxy with aspirin and caffeine but has largely been supplanted by the Percocet formulation.)

Good luck to you and yours,
Ten

Buzz Kilowatt · 01-03-2007, 02:00 PM

Oxycontin is bound with the same plastic that beverage bottles are made with - PET (polyethylene terephthalate). When folks crush them up it destroys the time delay mechanism, delivering a huge and somtimes toxic dose . . .

Buzz

01-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Thegirlnextdoor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ny, NY Posts: 7	Can some one tell me what is the difference between Oxycotin and Oxycodone? What is the sucess rate of getting off these on your own? It's not for me. A family member of mine has issues. I do hear that it's highly addictive either way.

01-03-2007, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikiglen Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: here, there, everywhere Posts: 2,118	they are the same med, but oxycontin is time released...in other words, you get steady dosing over so many hours, as opposed to the med hitting you all at once then wearing off quickly __________________ Now and again we try To just stay alive Maybe we'll turn it all around 'Cause it's not too late It's never too late

01-03-2007, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lizrox Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 683	Try this link... I don't think there is much of a difference.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodone

01-03-2007, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ten Chips Down Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Posts: 847	Gotta love that Wikipedia. Hi GND, Oh it's highly addicting all right. Wouldn't know much of the success rates of getting off, as factors in any recovery vary widely from individual to individual and some of these include but are not limited to: -Environmental considerations -Length of time the individual has been on the drug -Method of use or abuse (oral, insufflation or I.V.) -Personal motivation / awareness of problem Oxy is a fairly potent opioid, a synthetic derivative of (ultimately) the opium poppy. You may recognize it by some pretty popular brand-names such as Tylox and Percocet, which combine oxy with acetaminophen. (Percodan combined oxy with aspirin and caffeine but has largely been supplanted by the Percocet formulation.) Good luck to you and yours, Ten

01-03-2007, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Buzz Kilowatt Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Terminus, GA Posts: 526	Oxycontin is bound with the same plastic that beverage bottles are made with - PET (polyethylene terephthalate). When folks crush them up it destroys the time delay mechanism, delivering a huge and somtimes toxic dose . . . Buzz

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