Generic oxycodone IR. - Pain Management Message Board

slipperyslope · 07-31-2008, 02:58 PM

I just picked up my RX'S for my oxycodone I use for B/T. I noticed they gave me a different brand this time. It says the manufacture is Mckrodt, I thought it was spelled Mallinkroft or something like that. I ususally take Amide which always worked quite well but they didn't have them. available

Is this a good brand to get? Just curious if they work for others as I hear you guys talking about crummy generics all the time.

I was one that had relief from the Teva brand of oxycontin as well now I am obviously on brand and I don't notice to much of a difference and I have been on them about 5 months now, maybe 6. (name brand)

Thanks in advance and I hope you are all having a low pain day, I know that my pain has increased dramatically and I don't know why. I normally don't need B/T meds daily but for the past 7 days I have had to use the max dosage per day which I don't like to do, which is (4) 5mgs a day and I am still in pretty bad pain. I am normally at a 4-5 pan scale with my meds but I have been at a high 7 -8 all week. I am much worse in the morning and it takes me hours to feel better, I can't even stand up straight for the first 2 hours upon awakening.

and my nerve pain is also through the roof effecting my foot and my buttocks and my leg. I am scared that this is going to be permanent , but hopefully I over did it and am just having muscle tightness and this will pass... its quite scary!!! this is just awful to live this way. This is how I lived every day for 2 years before I started on oxycontin and the Lyrica. It has given me my life back and I am so thankful to have this medication, I have been diagnosed with failed back surgery syndrome by 2 Dr's and I have nerve issues glaore and another bad hernaited disc that I will eventually need surgery for.

Being in pain sucks and I feel for you guys and for myself.

take care all, SS

brianpain33 · 07-31-2008, 04:33 PM

Yes that is the abbreviated form for Mallincrodt and they are notorious for ineffective products. That is the reason that you are having to take the max amount. I would make sure that they order the brand that you normally get next time.

brian

cmpgirl · 07-31-2008, 10:19 PM

SS, I have had bad luck with Mallinkrodt generics in the past and Brian is right. They have a rep for producing inferior products. I would definitely ask the pharmacy to make sure that they order your previous brand beofre next month's scripts.

I can so relate to the morning agony. No matter what increases I've had over the years, it has always been this way for me. I can't make plans or appointments for early morning. It just isn't possible. I have even stayed up all night before, for things that I've had no choice about. Sometimes it's just easier to come home and nap.

My next attempt at a secret weapon is to save up for a Tempur-Pedic mattress. I hope it will make a difference. I've heard really good things about them.

Hang in there. If you have to take all of your BT each day for this month, don't worry. If it's less effective, it won't be like building up a tolerance to a higher dose anyway. Take care and rest up. CMP/MM

eyesworld · 08-01-2008, 12:14 AM

if you do a search on oxycodone you will see many replies. I agree, the Mallincrap is terrible. The Amide is no longer available right now. I think it has something to do with a company merger.

I actually emailed the FDA and this was their reply:
Amide has now changed the name of their company to Actavis and we understand that there are unavailability issues currently with some Actavis products. We would advise you to check with your pharmacist and physician regarding alternatives since the Actavis product is currently unavailable. Mallinckrodt reports their 30mg IR oxycodone (product code/NDC# 8530-01) is available and Ethex reports they will have the 30mg IR oxycodone tablets released on 7/25 (product code/NDC#0446-04). We do not have a date yet when the Actavis product will again be available.
-CDER Drug Shortage

ms_west · 08-01-2008, 02:44 AM

I have found with this mallin stuff that it is inferior. One time a script can be junk and the next can actually be stronger. Unfortunately, my insurance company has a pharmacy right in there so I am stuck with what they use.