RX changed from oxy to opana - Pain Management Message Board

Aver00 · 06-23-2008, 03:17 PM

My doctor changed my medicine from oxycontin to opana today - he said it is good to change it up every once in a while - in the past 3-4 years we have upped it twice and had a vacation (?) now we are going to change to opana - I just do not get it - It is working fine and I say "if it ain't broke don't fix it" but he was a little persistent which is unusable for him - I told him I did not want to change and he said well let's just give it a try - seems goofy to me - hubby said the drug reps for opana probably have better golf balls (he can be bad when it comes to doctors)
Hope everyone is having a light pain day Huga huga huga Aver

ms_west · 06-23-2008, 03:53 PM

What a bummer!! Sometimes I just don't get it. Don't they know how something like this can throw us into a spiral. Not to mention that it is not always the most convenient time in our life to deal with a change. Aver, if you need anything I will be here to provide support and a prayer that this change will work amazingly well for you.

Aver00 · 06-23-2008, 06:45 PM

Hey Pepper - thanks so much for the support - I know it is ridiculous but I have been doing so well that I am frightened to change - my oxy has given me my life back and I just do not want to change - he said it bothers him that I am so reluctant to change (wonder what the heck that means)
well I guess I will see how the night goes hugs Aver

Aver00 · 06-23-2008, 08:13 PM

Does anyone take opana? How effective is it for you? I was on oxy and vicodan and now am on opana long acting and short acting - gosh I hope this works hugs Aver

ms_west · 06-23-2008, 08:18 PM

You might due a search on IBAKE&PRAY user name. I think she might have tried it.