Hello Ann, I think, I have been taking Oxycodone 15mg for over 5 years now and have had breaks in my prescription for over 7 days and never had any addiction type symptoms at all. I have been very adament about taking them on time and don't play games like crushing them up and snorting them. I have to say I was very concerned about this site as I read an enormous amount of posts that encourage people to become edicts as they use the drugs for what they are not intended for. Whoever is responsible for this site should remove those irresponsible post that may currupt people with actual problems or concerns. Sorry Anne as I got off track. Anne I started at 5 mg,then 10mg and finally 15mg. Be smart and help yourself with your PM. Even at 15mg I still suffer from pain but I fight it off so I don't end up like one of the abusers on here. Whatever you do read up and follow your Dr's orders and stay on track and Life will get probably better. Best to remember follow your Dr's recommendations as I am not a Dr .