Posted by SAINT C (208.62.222.254) on November 22, 2000 at 23:22:42:
In Reply to: R.G. posted by Raenee on September 20, 2000 at 14:41:46:
I have been taking Oxycontin for almost 3 years now.
I starte at 20mg. 2x a day and now am up to 80mg.
3 times a day. I take 80mg. every 8 hours. I think this
med. is a life saver by far. I have had 4 back surg. and have
tried just about every med. under the sun. including Fental
patches"durgesic". And for me the Oxycontin has worked
by far the best for me to date. How ever I will agree that if
you run out of this med befor its time to refill your next rx
you will truly pay for it. The withdraw is to say the least
PURE HELL!!!!! I strongley suggest that you only take what
your doctor has prescribed you to take of it. As I have said
if you run out befor time for next rx YOU will pay for such
actions. Also I know if you crush or chew them yes they do
work faster and stronger in your sytem, But when you do
crush or chew them it will only work for about 4 to 5 hours
instead of 8 to 12 hours. Also I have learned that doubleing
or trippleing the dose gives no greater benefit at all its a
waste of your med and will cause you to come up short
of your med before you sould have. If you feel you need
more for break through pain then get yor doctor to write a
rx for Oxy IR 5mg. for break through pain as it seems to
work very well. I wish all in Severe pain such as I am in
good luck in their tratment. As I thank God tht this med has
come about to help us in "Our' time of true need. I also say
be VERY careful because ALL Pain Killers are VERY VERY
Addictive. I hope you all will find the relief I have found
with Oxycontin.
Best Wishes,
SAINT C