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#296745 - 04/16/06 12:10 AM
Re: Oxycodone
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Registered: 12/08/04
Posts: 408
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ARE THESE PERCOCETS
Percocets=oxycodone
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#296755 - 04/29/06 03:57 PM
Re: Oxycodone
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Stranger
Registered: 04/23/06
Posts: 3
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Hi there, I am hoping to get some help from all you wise folks! For a little history, I was involved in a very minor car accident last year, where I simply bumped my head on the front dashboard. Didnt think much of it until I started getting dizzy spells and fell down the stairs. Since then I've had hearing loss, vertigo, and my head aches ALL day long! My family doc has prescribed some Tylenol #3's, but unfortunately after a year of use, I've developed quite a tolerance for them, and having to take at least 4 to even slightly help. Meanwhile totally paranoid I am going to burn out my liver. I've suffered depression as a result, and have been put on 40 mgs of Paxil and 150 mgs of Wellbutrin. I've been taking my husband's oxycodone 10 mgs for the past 6 months and it has been working wonders!! My depression is gone, my pain is gone, and I dont have that "high" or "loopy" feeling. Unfortunately my doctor will not prescribe me oxy, and I'm afraid of doctor shopping because I'll look like I am a drug seeker or an addict. I've exhausted my husband's supply two days ago, and his doctor will not write any more prescriptions because he's gone through too many. I just also found out I am pregnant last week. So on top of it all, I've just been ill thinking of all the medications I've been taking. I'm going through massive withdrawal symptoms - but it could also be pregnancy symptoms (I'm about 5 weeks along, still very early stage). I can't sleep, I am crying all day, my entire body aches, I've had diarrhea, I've been suffering from migraines.... I'm actually concerned for our baby... are withdrawal symptoms healthy for the child?? I feel like my body is going into shock because I am trying to wean myself off all these anti-depressants and pain medications, but I feel like I cant cope. Any advice or anyone out there that has shared some of these concerns? Thanks so much!
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#296758 - 05/07/06 03:08 AM
Re: Oxycodone
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Registered: 03/15/06
Posts: 8
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I Just spent the past hour composing a reply to ROTTILOVER, the PG gal, (I think that's her name) only to find my Big Dumb DOGS had disconnected my internet connection!!! Maybe they didn't like me Posting to a 'Rotti' Person  They're German Shepherd, Shepherd/Great Dane Mix (OOOPPS!!!!Some One Jumped the fence!!  ) and Lab/Pitt Stray. To Make a LONG Story NonExistent--I was on Prozac, Valium AND Vicodin (then Percs towards the end) all through my Pregnancy  and my daughter is A-O-Kay!!! Fine in EVERY WAY  Next month she'll turn seven (and I'll turn 48!! !!) and she hasn't shown ANY effects of my Medication Use. In Fact, she only got sick Twice up until she started school (age 5 1/2) and has only been sick probably four or five times since. And BELIEVE ME, It's NOT Because I'm a Clean Freak or anything...Really quite the opposite as we own a SportHorse Breeding Business and Life on The Farm Rarely goes Smoothly and NEVER goes without a coating of dust and HorsePoo!! Not to mention the Dogs and Cats and the Mud, Dirt and Grime THEY drag in!!! SO, In Conclusion--If You have Real, Valid Pain and/or Emotional issues--Find a Specialist, or better yet, have your current Dr recommend one if you're comfortable explaining the situation to him. Don't know about the potential 'Child Abuse' Situation---and if You Don't have a script in Your Name.....HHhhmm....I'd recommend finding a Dr. that you're comfortable with (if you aren't with the one you have now) and being Honest about your situation--ie.Had pain meds, they weren't working, took one of my husbands...etc... Oh Heck! They Say The MIND is The First Thing to go, and Mine Has GONE!! And Just WHO are THEY Anyway  !! I've allready forgotten The REST of Your Story, Not to Mention The REST of my Reply!HA-HA!! It's Late and WAY PAST my bedtime---My Gosh! It's almost 3:00AM!!!WOW!!! My Miracle Baby is at the neighbors' for the night and I'm not used to having the time to do this sort of thing  The chickens will be up SOON so I must say "GoodNight". Please feel free to PM me if you'd like any info on My Experience of Meds and Pregnancy. My Daughter and I are Living Proof that it CAN BE DONE IF NECESSARY  Oh, and GOOD LUCK!! 
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#296763 - 05/08/06 01:53 PM
Re: Oxycodone
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GRAND Pooh-Bah
Registered: 03/16/06
Posts: 1794
Loc: The Sunshine State
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I agree with Shane about STOPPING ALL MEDS if you are pregnant. Telling your Dr. is not wise unless you want to face child endangerment charges. He would only tell you to quit putting any substances into your body(for your baby's sake). Unless you have an uncontrollable jones going, I'd quietly abstain from ALL meds and seek pre-natal help from the Dr. He is required by law to report any child abuse (using while pregnant is considered child abuse in many states). You could voluntarily turn yourself into a detox if it is that bad. Think of your new one and just quit. JMO
I am Shane and I never said STOP ALL MEDS if you are preganat. And I did say to tell your doctor about all meds you take. So, you are NOT agreeing with me. You are disagreeing with me.
My advice was to tell your doctor all of the medication you are taking and the both of you would decide what is in the best interest of the mother and the child.
Stopping cold turkey could be dangerous. So don't try to do that without your doctor's help. And the pain may be too much stress for the pregnancy and he may want to keep you on a low dose of something. The most important thing is for him to know everything he is dealing with when it comes to the baby and the mother.
And telling your doctor that you take Oxycodone will not put you in jail. That is nonesense.
Shane
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#296764 - 05/14/06 03:55 AM
Re: Oxycodone
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Stranger
Registered: 04/23/06
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Sorry havent replied but read through all the advice, and I thank everyone very much!
I of course have let my OB/GYN know that I have been taking my medications. I was told as with all medications, if the benefits outweigh the risks (as in withdrawals, lack of quality of life, etc) then there is no reason I should have to quit them all.
I know, opinions differ. I really hope people reading this arent going to be close minded and judge me and think... "she's selfish", or "she needs pain relief that bad she is willing to risk her unborn child?" Just wanted to reiterate that this is certainly not the case.
I know I have a physical dependency. I've quit smoking, am getting lots of rest, and taking care of my little one as best I can. I've cut down my Paxil to 20 mgs a day, and complete eliminated my wellbutrin. I'm down to 5 to 10 mgs of oxy per day only on an as needed basis, and I am able to enjoy life again.
Its hard though, I am looked down upon for using opioid therapy even worse than if I was a heroin addict shooting up in the streets. I just wish there was more information out there and not have the stigma that people on oxy or similar are just a bunch of no minded drug addicts.
Oh by the way, I also inquired about the whole "child abuse" thing. I was upfront with my physician. I was not embarassed by posting on a public board. I needed advice from other people on opioid therapy, and rest assured everyone, this does not even come close as child abuse. But I appreciate the concern.
Thanks again for posting your advice, and keep them coming!
Edited by Melody (05/31/06 06:19 AM)
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#296766 - 05/14/06 01:23 PM
Re: Oxycodone
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 01/12/03
Posts: 787
Loc: new england
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I agree with Shane about STOPPING ALL MEDS if you are pregnant. Telling your Dr. is not wise unless you want to face child endangerment charges. He would only tell you to quit putting any substances into your body(for your baby's sake). Unless you have an uncontrollable jones going, I'd quietly abstain from ALL meds and seek pre-natal help from the Dr. He is required by law to report any child abuse (using while pregnant is considered child abuse in many states). You could voluntarily turn yourself into a detox if it is that bad. Think of your new one and just quit. JMO
That is absolutely FALSE. Oxycodone is an opiate & is not considered to be dangerous in most women during pregnancy. It is prescribed to pregnant women every single day. Explaint to your OB about your accident/depression/chronic pain/headaches. Tell him in recent months you've taken your husbands meds as it's gotten so bad & they have been a life saver, toyally given you your quality of life back. However you wanted to talk to him/her about an alternative & or tapering safely. My OB had me on percs my entire pregnancy, no worries.
ABSOLUTELY, 100% tell your Dr. for you & your baby immediately. DO NOT wait until your next appt as it sounds like you are definitely in withdrawls, it's uncomfortable for you & NOT safe for your baby.
This site will help you with your questions, it will tell you what drugs are & are NOT safe during pregnancy.
Safe & unsafe drugs pregnancy
Good luck & congrats! 
a big second to this!!
During my first pregnancy I was miss earth mama-not so much as a tylenol passed my lips all nine months. I took my prenatals and organic teas and all that good stuff and actually kept a (rolling eyes at myself) a food diary to make sure I was getting enough protein, vitamins etc. I only ate organic foods, produce and dairy.............
I became ill after having my daughter and began to take pain medication. When I became pregnant last november I was on hydro............nothing else luckily. My ob knew and I was allowed to continue to take the medication, but I cjhose not to and suffered during the first 5 months. At five months I had a kidney stone, on top of my day to day pain and originally asked for T3's instead of the percocet script that they wrote for me................what a joke. I went back in the next day and we settled on hydro.
It's funny, because my son was 8lbs 13 oz..............I'm very small. I had a difficult delivery, and was on percocet weeks following delivery. I breastfeed, and was told that it is safe. The ob practice I go to are one of the most respected on the east coast-they know what they are doing. I felt weird about it, as I had never taken anything during my first pregnancy. But guilt is a waste of emotion-alot happened to me physically between baby number one and two. It's funny and not really relevant, but my daughter was a miserable baby who used to cry if anyone so much as looked at her and was a toddler who hid in the folds of my skirt.......she's outgrown that,lol, but my son is an extraordinarily happy baby. It's funny, he really lights up for people. If anyone makes a crack about him being happy because he's buzzed on opiates, I'll put my cyber foot up your..................j/k.
Anyways, the bottom line is that honesty is crucial with your OB/midwife/CP specialist. Pain meds can be taken under medical supervision. Opiates DO NOT cause fetal abnormalaties of any sort-worst case scenario, a child may be born addicted............but we are not talking about heroin here, and medical supervision would surely prevent this or at least be able to address this, should it be worst case scenario. Pain meds are safe-but supervision is key, so have a heart to heart with your OB and stop taking your husbands meds-THAT is something that may be frowned upon.
Bottom line-be honest, not afraid. I personally chose not to take meds into the second trimester, but everyone is different. If I had known years ago that I would have to take pain meds during pregnancy, I would have freaked but I am more educated on the matter now, having a chronic condition.
I can't help you on the antidepressants but I'd imagine you must get of those.
Feel free to send me a message if you need support, want to vent or just want to talk babies..................
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Anytime I see something screech across a room and latch onto someone's neck, and the guy screams and tries to get it off, I have to laugh, because what IS that thing?!-Jack Handey
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#296768 - 05/31/06 03:21 AM
Re: Oxycodone
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Stranger
Registered: 04/23/06
Posts: 3
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Thanks for all the well wishes.
To update, I did get myself a prescription. My doctor was VERY relieved that I was upfront with her. My original family physician didnt prescribe anything stronger than T3's, but the doctor I have been going to now, after I explained the situation, presribed 5 mgs oxy.
I have done a lot of research on the internet, and found out my Paxil is more harmful to the baby! Since my last post, I have cut out the paxil, only taking 5 to 10 mgs as necessary, but kept on the wellbutrin as the risk of harm is low.
I know ideally I should stop taking all medications, but even my physician agreed that putting my body through that much withdrawal is harmful, and as always, benefits outweigh the risks.
Things are much better, and glad I found this forum. Oh and of course my husband and I BOTH quit smoking so I am very very happy. Went for my first ultrasound May 10th, and baby is 6 weeks, with a very strong heartbeat, and everything looks good so far.
Any other mom's out there that have used multiple medications, please PM me, would like to chat and have some support.
Thanks again!
Edited by Melody (05/31/06 06:20 AM)
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#296769 - 06/04/06 03:12 PM
Re: Oxycodone
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Journeyman
Registered: 06/01/06
Posts: 51
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This forum is not to discuss suppliers. This thread is to discuss ------ and not the companies offering it.
Thank you for your support.
Edited by Melody (08/28/06 04:34 AM)
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#296770 - 06/04/06 03:37 PM
Re: Oxycodone
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Banned: asking people to PM for a good secret source
Registered: 04/18/06
Posts: 227
Loc: Southeast USA
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This forum is not to discuss suppliers. This thread is to discuss ------ and not the companies offering it.
Thank you for your support.
Edited by Melody (08/28/06 04:35 AM)
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#296771 - 06/04/06 08:24 PM
Re: Oxycodone
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Banned: too many disturbing off topic posts
Registered: 03/05/06
Posts: 494
Loc: Zeta Reticuli
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This forum is not to discuss suppliers. This thread is to discuss ------ and not the companies offering it.
Thank you for your support.
Edited by Melody (08/28/06 04:35 AM)
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#296772 - 06/12/06 01:21 PM
Re: Oxycodone
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Registered: 01/16/06
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Just a question. How does a 20mg oxycontin compare to oxycodone immidiate release pills. I used to take 15-20mg of the instant and wanted to know how these compare strenth wise.
My previous doctor prescribed the instant release oxycodone, this worked well and made things decent in the pain area...I've had 43 surgeries and problems all over my body. She got me to try oxycontin twice but it wasn't good because it lasted too long and was just bad. She left the area for another position and my new doctor had no problem writing a new script for me, the problem is he asked what I had taken before and i told him, and told him the only problem I'd had was with oxycontin....and he perscribed oxycontin.
I had it filled before i noticed the problem, and his office says they will not prescribe something weaker since they just prescribed this, and I can't return them to the pharmacy or to the office. So i have them, and just them for now. I used to have higher mg oxycodone tabs that i used to break for a lower dose, but i know that shouldn't be done with oxycontin....
Basically, can anyone give me info on this stuff, how I can keep it from lasting for 12 hours, that type of thing. My pain comes and goes through the day, so the instant is better for me so I'm not on heavy medicene when not in pain.
sorry, I know I get long winded...and thanks in advance for any help/suggestions
Da bum
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