I have Oxycodone and Tylenol #3 which is better my doctor gave me both?

Question

Im 15 should I even been prescribed these?

Well my mom allows me to take my own meds! Im in highschool I'm not 3!

Answer 1

if you absolutely have to take anything for pain take the tylenol#3
do not mix them
i am shocked he gave you both even though you did not say what fo both are addictive but
oxy is really a highly addictive drug and is usually used for extreme pain as in terminal cancer hospice care
i am surprised the pharmasist didn't question or call the doctor especially since you are only 15
not to mention your parents asking questions and being educated in the reason and use as you are a minor and they are legally your guardians
have your parent's call and ask the doctor for direction
pharmacist can also tell you about the drugs
never take anything you do not really need, understand or do not know the adverse side effects of

Answer 2

It depends on what is wrong with you. If you have pain with swelling of some kind or muscle pain, then take the Tylenol 3, that has codeine and Tylenol in it. If you are just in pain from something like surgery, cancer, or something like that the Oxycodone would be very good. With the Tylenol 3 you might want to try that first. Take as directed. That is usually 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 8 hours as needed for pain. The thing is try to take it before the pain gets to bad. Pain is one of those things that is hard to get under control once it starts. If the Tylenol 3 does not work then take a dose of the Oxycodone. The thing is do not take more than perscribed. If you over do the codeine in the Tylenol 3 or the oxycodone you may have difficulty breathing and it can cause harm. You might want to look up some info on the drugs at webmd.com or just do a general search and you can find out more about each med.

Answer 3

I am a bit concerned that your doctor prescribed both of them; usually it's one or the other, but I am NO doctor. Which is better? That really depends on the severity of your pain. If you take the Tylenol 3 and are still in pain, then the Oxycodone would probably work better to ease that pain. Now, both can be addictive if taken for long periods of time and if taken for anything other than pain. Oxycodone is even more addictive than Tylenol 3. If I were you, I would try to just take the Tylenol 3 and only use the Oxycodone if it absolutely needed; if the pain is completely unbearable. Do not ever take these two drugs at the same time or even in the same day though- that is dangerous. You must only take one or the other!!!!

Answer 4

Oxycodone is more effective. Just don't mix, or take them both at the same time. But, that would apply to adults; I don't know about one your age, but if the doctor prescribed both, I would believe that it is OK.
Either one can become "habit forming", so take as little as possible.
My doctor prescribed Oxycodone after surgery; I took one, then regular Tylenol a few times, then did without.

Answer 5

No.....what were you given Oxycodone for? It is very addicting, it actually is a from of heroin. If you have had an operation or something that you are treating pain for, I would stick with Tylenol#3. Alot of people are allergic to the Codeine that is in it though, you might have him switch it to Vicodin. I wouldn't take that longer than a week either due to the addictive properties. Hope this helps!

Answer 6

It depends on why you were prescribed them. They're the same drug, it depends on the strength of the oxy, though.

You should absolutely not take them for more than two weeks straight. And then shouldn't take them for at least a month if possible.
These are highly addictive drugs. And once you get there, it takes a week of excrutiating pain to detox, and months of feeling sickly before you feel normal.

You can't possibly comprehend this if you haven't gone through it, but doctors are very irresponsible when it comes to pain medication. It's up to you to be responsible. Because once you're hooked, there's no easy way off medically. You'll just be treated like an addict, and have to keep taking them, or suffer to get off. (try picture having a really bad flu for six months straight).

Answer 7

Well one is an opiate and the other has codeine in it ( #3 ). I am very surprised you were given both at the same time and more surprised you were given Oxycodone. Take the Tylenol. If you experience stomach distress discontinue it. Codeine can do that. Either way, stay away from the other.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I too find it difficult to believe that your Dr. gave you both of these at the same time. I know the answer, but I think you should ask your mom. The bottles should be in your parents hands not yours and they should be doling them out to you. Either of them could kill you in an over dose or if combined.

Answer 10

Your doctor should have explained these medication to you and your parents. I'm shocked they were prescribed at your age. Get your mom to call the doctor and explain them to you and her.