Update: Oxy IRs versus Oxycontin 30mg OPs

[Hate to Feel]

A couple of weeks ago I started a thread where I discussed how my PM doctor recommended that I try oxycontin 30mgs to replace the oxycodone 15 IRs that I've been prescribed for the past 18 months or so. While my doc left it up to me, his reasoning was that most addiction is the result of the initial "rush" one feels when experiencing the effects of a drug. After brief consideration, I agreed to take a half month's script of the 15 IRs and a half month of the oxycontin 30mg OPs.

This was my first experience with oxycontin, and after several days of use, I've come to the conclusion that I don't like the oxycontin nearly as much as the IRs. Several reasons: takes too long to kick in and relieve the pain. Initially, it was causing me some stomach issues and nausea. Lastly, the recreational factor isn't as nearly good as the IRs.

Initially, I was hesitant when my doc asked if I would be willing to give this a try. He stated that if I didn't like it, I could bring in the remainder of the oxycontin script and he would exchange it for my IRs. He did say that he didn't think I would be unsatisfied, though.

Anyway, I scheduled an appontment for this Monday morning to talk to my doc about wanting to go back to the IRs. My question: even though he agreed to put me back on my IRs if I wasn't happy, do you guys think that this request will come off as drug-abusing? I don't mean to come off as paranoid, but I really don't want him to see me this way. The oxycontin does help with the pain, despite taking much longer to work - and intially it was causing me some stomach issues, but it's not quite as bad now as it was the first few days of use. Will saying I don't care for the way they make me feel sound strange considering they are basically the same drug? He did say that he would change me back to the IRs if I wasn't happy, but I don't want my reasoning to sound weak.

I'd appreciate some feedback. Anyone been in a similar position?

 

[tentram]

By the sound if it you have an good open and honest relationship with your doc and pain meds. He gave you the ultimatum so i dont see why hed lie and go back on his word especially after complying with his request. And it didnt work as well as youd have liked and are used to.

I have a relationship like this with my docor and being a chronic pain management patient it is imperative these days. Dont fuck it up!

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

i wouldn't over think it. one's worked fine for 18 months and the other upsets your stomach.

 

[Hate to Feel]

By the sound if it you have an good open and honest relationship with your doc and pain meds. He gave you the ultimatum so i dont see why hed lie and go back on his word especially after complying with his request. And it didnt work as well as youd have liked and are used to.

I have a relationship like this with my docor and being a chronic pain management patient it is imperative these days. Dont fuck it up!

Thanks to both you and hydro... for the feedback. I completely agree with your advice of not wanting to "fuck things up" with my PM doc. I know of others who use different docs and they tell me how they don't listen to you at all - they just script you what they want to script you. I'm fortunate that isn't the case with mine, so I'm not wanting to screw that up.

Thanks again for the feedback.

On a separate note, can anyone tell me if they see any noticeable difference between the brand roxicodone and the regular oxycodone IRs?

 

[hydroazuanacaine]

^not if you swallow. if you use an alternate ROA, it's just a matter of (the amount of) binders and fillers.

 

[shimazu]

I'm saying this as someone who used them for recreation but I have never met a single person who preferred OPs over the IRs

nobody

 

[Hate to Feel]

I'm saying this as someone who used them for recreation but I have never met a single person who preferred OPs over the IRs

nobody

And I can completely understand why. That's why I'm a lil hesitant about telling my doc that I want to be put back on the IRs tomorrow. I'm sure he's well aware that one is much more recreational than the other.

 

[shimazu]

I am pretty sure you are in the US so you should know about that little "innocent until proven guilty" bit.

And if you dont ask that isnt really helping the situation either now is it?

As long as you dont come off as a Dr. Shopper, most will be willing to listen to your suggestions.

 

[smokemctoke420]

i dont see it as coming off as a drug abuser. you choose the dose that was less and whats better for your pain. he gave you the choice so you should be able to make a choice without being judged.

I would tell your doctor that they make you nauseated and hurt your stomach. Its a common problem. i had it to whenever i had a OP.

@shim- your right, idk anyone that wants OP over IRs either lmao

 

[shimazu]

even Purdue probably hates OPs

its all just a PR move

 

[smokemctoke420]

yeah pretty much. perdue was doing good with those OCs till this shitty OP thing happened.

On a separate note, can anyone tell me if they see any noticeable difference between the brand roxicodone and the regular oxycodone IRs?

i see no noticeable difference. its all oxy in the end (IR wise)

 

[BeachBum4u]

Too bad they aren't the old OC's. I actually was prescribed Oxycontin with the switch was made from OC to OP and although they can't be snorted anymore, I got to where they were OK after awhile. Please note they tell you they're supposed to last 12 hours; they do not. More like 8 or so. You do really need it 3x a day. Personally, I was m)getting 4 80mg pills a day. I woud take one in the morning, then wait as long as I could to take they next dose (1 t0 3:00pm), and then the next two were near the end of the work day and then after work during the commute or once I got home. I kind of took liberties with the dosing but I always made it fine until the next fill date. Also, I'd always put the pill under my tongue a little while, and smash it with my teeth as best I could and then I'd swallow. Like I said, it worked OK. That stomach thing passes. My theory is that the pills basically have a plastic coating and some handle it better than others. Good Luck with your doc visit!