I just saw an advert (commercial) for the newest AandE Intervention episode. The commercial started of with images of this very young, very proper looking guy… white shirt, blue jeans…sneakers to match.. “ I am addicted” smile )look of glee( mother father family we will help! Image young dude about to bang (this means inject the drug) OXYCONTINE…. This is not the right image to portray for addiction to this drug… I guess it has become a street drug… BUT the people who really suffer from this, to frequently prescribe drug are the innocent pain suffers just wanting some relief from their suffering….. The people who prescribe and dispense this drug are very unaware of the effect this drug has on the patient who is using it to relieve pain… first off it does help with pain.. no denying this… it does help.. the problem, as with all pharmaceutical drugs with time the effect diminishes and you need to take more.. Chronic pain suffers are really in trouble with this drug as chronic pain does not really follow a set course.. Some days its bad other days its really really bad. With an oxy prescription you never never allowed to fill it early…. If you try even for a legit reason you are treated like as a criminal!!! This is actually the norm for filling this kind of prescription even if you are on time….rye stares… questioning looks at the doctors signature on the prescription paper… Trying to get of this drug is a complete and utter nightmare.. with no understanding from as mentioned above the person who prescribe this drug and the people who dispense it.. Wow.. I guys I have said enough for now. I just wanted to know if anyone else fears the control that pharmaceutical companies have on health care in North America.. oh wait I mean the WORLD..
2007-03-09 15:25:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I kind of relate to what you are saying......I have been on Vicodin for years for chronic pain...I know I am addicted to it,but I can't stop taking it because it really does help with the pain.My DR always fill the RX for me because he knows my history and knows that I do not abuse the drug ! And you are right if you call for a refill and it hasn't been 30 or 31 days they.....make you feel like an addict at the pharmacy. I am sure that I could not stop taking them without going into withdrawals...My DR even told me not to stop, especially,stop completely.So if I understand you correctly...we are on the same page...right? Good Luck to you! ♥
2007-03-09 15:41:21 · answer #1 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course people have stopped taking Oxycontin, but because your body is now so physically dependent on it, it will be very hard to "taper off" by yourself. Your doctor may be able to guide you in gradually reducing your dosage. Another alternative is to have your doctor refer you to a pain management clinic, where they can help you gradually learn to manage your pain by other means than medication. (As a person with chronic back pain, I know from personal experience that this is possible.) I would not recommend using Librium, which is another habit-forming drug, to ease off of Oxycontin. I admire you for wanting to get off Oxycontin, and I wish you the best!
2016-03-28 22:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OC is like ****** heroin in a pill. Almost got me, but I was lucky and got the **** out of town. My best friend wasnt so lucky...
2007-03-09 15:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea i guess that is true i have nevr needed it
2007-03-10 02:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by donielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋