madhatter
08-15-2004, 07:33 AM
[Aproved by moderator] I take oxycodone 5 mg I.R 2 every 4 hrs[10 mg] wouldn't that be the same as taking a 10 mg percocet,but without the apap?
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scotty12
08-15-2004, 10:33 AM
ther is no 10mg without the apap,thats prob why your doc has you taking (2)i5mg.it comes 5,15,20,and i believe 30mg without the apap.for cp most docs will eventually switch the patient off something like percs to roxi.i personally feel the difference as i think i got a little more pain relief from 2 percs than just the oxy...i still take a couple of tylenols a few times a week..scotty
Kissa
08-15-2004, 03:18 PM
The milligram ratio from one to the other is supposed to be 1:1, so you are correct, basicaly it is the same but without the apap .
madhatter
08-15-2004, 05:56 PM
Thanks! scotty,what i meant was,i take oxycodone I.R 2 5 mg,every 4 hrs.The narcotic in percocet is oxycodone,in my case,i'm taking just oxycodone,the I.R is imediate release,without the apap.
wirry1422
08-15-2004, 08:50 PM
I think you just answered your own question, lol. Yes the two oxy ir 5 mg's are equivalent to a 10 mg percocet but with no apap. Oxy ir comes in 5 mg, 15 mg and 30 mg dosage tablets, with the 15 and 30 mg tablets known as Roxicodone. Oxycodone (immediate release dosage types) also comes in a liquid known as "Oxyfast" (generic also available) with a dosage of 20 mg per dosage in mililiters (using a supplied eyedropper measuring device).
madhatter
08-16-2004, 10:57 AM
I've read that apap makes the drug work better,and i have noticed,now i take my 10 mg oxycodone,with a tylonol,and for what ever reason,it works better.
scotty12
08-16-2004, 11:30 AM
......nevermind.....
wirry1422
08-16-2004, 04:00 PM
Yes, some studies have shown that apap and oxycodone have a "synergistic" effect together. However, it is possible that over the long term, the risks of possible liver damage outweigh the benefit of the apap in pain relief. For a CP'er its constantly a fine balance between risks and benefits when it comes to apap.
sgibson
08-18-2004, 04:59 PM
Roxicodone elixer also comes in 5mg per 5ml. 2 teaspoons equals 10mg oxy with no apap. It also comes in generic made by mallincrokdt. I use the generic and take 20mg or 4 tsp every 6-8 hrs.
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