Defining Oxycontin/Oxycodone/Oxycodone IR

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Becky wrote:

> good idea Lyndi and I will ask my doctor the next time I see him. I know for

some reason I can't take Oxycontin but never thought to ask if maybe I could

take oxycodone. Do you understand the difference between the 2?

Becky

I am not Lyndi but I found this article by typing, Oxycodone vs Oxycontin, to

find info. I take Oxycodone IR (immediate release) and I used to take Oxycodone

with APAP 325mg. Hope that helps

Bennie

Article at Med TV.com:

Some people may search for information on Oxycontin® vs. oxycodone, wondering if

there is any difference between these two medications. Oxycodone hydrochloride

is an opioid pain reliever. It is an active ingredient in many different

prescription medications, including Oxycontin. It is available by itself (such

as in Oxycontin or short-acting OxyIR®) or in combination with other active

ingredients (such as in Percocet®).

While most oxycodone products are taken every four to six hours as needed for

pain, there are also long-acting oxycodone medications designed to be taken only

twice a day. These medications include Oxycontin and generic versions of

Oxycontin. These extended-release medications are designed to release the

medication slowly over a 12-hour period.

In some ways, " oxycodone " can be considered a generic name for OxyContin, as

oxycodone is the active ingredient in the product. However, oxycodone is also

the active ingredient in many other medications, so it is probably better to use

a term such as " oxycodone extended release " to describe the generic versions of

Oxycontin.

Bennie